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Apple iPhone Duo Release Date: Official Launch, Pre-Orders, and Availability

Apple officially announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, with pre-orders opening on Friday, October 16, 2026, and the official global release date scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026.

Key Release Dates and Rollout Timeline

• Official Announcement: September 9, 2026

  Wikipedia

• Pre-Order Start Date: October 16, 2026

  Apple

• First Wave Release Date: October 23, 2026 (over 70 countries and regions, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, India, and the UAE)

  The Sunday Guardian

• Second Wave Rollout: October 30, 2026 (28 additional international markets)

  The Sunday Guardian

Pricing and Storage Configurations

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 / £1,999 for the base configuration:

• 256GB: $1,999

• 512GB: $2,199

• 1TB: $2,499

• 2TB: $3,199

Core Specifications and Features

• Display: 7.6-inch flexible OLED inner display and a 5.4-inch outer cover display.

  T3

• Form Factor: Book-style folding design measuring 5.2 mm thin unfolded and 11.3 mm folded.

  GSMArena.com

• Finish Options: Star White and Night Sky.

  Apple

• Software: Custom dual-screen interface built on iOS 27.

  Wikipedia

Due to high demand and early yield constraints, initial launch allocations through direct channels are experiencing rapid delivery date extensions into November and early next year, while carrier partners maintain limited launch-day stock allocations.