iPhone Duo pre-order: price, ship dates

Apple opened iPhone Duo pre-orders on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. PT (5:30 p.m. IST) on apple.com and in the Apple Store app. The first foldable iPhone is orderable in more than 70 countries and regions, including India and the United States, with retail availability still listed for Friday, October 23.

Here is the live pricing in USD and INR, storage and colour choices, accessory prices, what Apple still says about October 23, and what early order reports show about shipping estimates.

How much does iPhone Duo cost in the US?

Apple’s U.S. pricing starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model. The storage ladder, confirmed on Apple’s buy page and press materials, is:

256GB: $1,999. 512GB: $2,199. 1TB: $2,599. 2TB: $3,199.

Colours are star white and night sky. Apple also lists Apple Upgrade leasing in the U.S. (via Klarna) from $57.99 per month for a 24-month lease, excluding taxes and any trade-in credit. Carrier trade-in promotions of up to $1,200 appear on some carrier pages; those change by plan and eligibility, so check the carrier checkout before you count on them.

iPhone Duo India price in INR

Apple India’s store and newsroom list Maximum Retail Prices (inclusive of taxes) as:

256GB: ₹2,99,900. 512GB: ₹3,24,900. 1TB: ₹3,74,900. 2TB: ₹4,49,900.

Pre-orders on apple.com/in and the Apple Store app opened at 5:30 p.m. IST on October 16. The buy page still says available from 23 October. Payment options include cards, UPI, net banking, and EMI; Apple is also running No Cost EMI and instant cashback offers on select cards for a limited window. Exact EMI and cashback amounts depend on the card and change at checkout.

When does iPhone Duo ship and go on sale?

Apple’s official line has not changed: pre-orders began October 16, and iPhone Duo is available starting October 23 in the first wave of more than 70 countries and regions (India included). A second wave of 28 countries and regions begins October 30.

Online delivery is a different story in the U.S. Within minutes of the 5:00 a.m. PT open, AppleInsider and other outlets reporting from Apple’s store said launch-week shipping estimates for many configurations slipped to November 16 and then to November 23. Orders can still be placed; first store sales and the official availability date remain October 23, and Apple stores are expected to hold at least some inventory that day.

In India, Apple’s shop page shows “Available from 23 October” and tells shoppers that delivery details for their area appear in checkout. As of this writing, Apple has not published a public, nationwide India shipping-slip notice the way early U.S. reports described. If you need a phone on day one, watch the delivery promise at checkout and consider Apple Store pickup where offered.

What you get: displays, chip, camera, eSIM

iPhone Duo opens to a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display with a nano-texture finish and closes to a 5.4-inch outer display. Both use ProMotion, Always On, and up to 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness, per Apple. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip with a custom vapor chamber and a dual-battery layout.

The rear cameras are a 48MP Fusion Main (with optical-quality 2x) and a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide. There is a Center Stage front camera plus an under-display FaceTime camera on the inner screen. The phone is eSIM-only worldwide; Apple India lists Airtel, Jio and Vi among carriers that support eSIM.

Software includes iOS 27.1 at launch, Split View multitasking on the inner display, fold-aware StandBy, and Apple Intelligence with Siri AI where available. Exact AI feature availability still depends on language and region.

Cases and Folio: prices and colours

Apple is also taking orders for Duo accessories starting October 16.

iPhone Duo Case: $79 in the U.S. / ₹8,900 in India, in navy blue and sand. iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand: $129 / ₹14,900, in navy blue and taupe. Both support MagSafe and Qi2 charging, per Apple.

Where to pre-order

Primary buy links are Apple’s own stores: apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-duo for the U.S. and apple.com/in/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-duo for India, plus the Apple Store app. Carrier and authorised reseller channels are also live in many markets. Prefer the official Apple checkout for list price and the delivery estimate that matches your address.

Quick checklist before you tap buy

Pick colour and storage first (star white or night sky; 256GB to 2TB). Decide trade-in and AppleCare+ before checkout if you want them. In India, confirm eSIM support with Airtel, Jio or Vi. Read the delivery or pickup date Apple shows for your bag before you pay—that date, not the October 23 headline, is what you are committing to for an online order.

Bottom line

iPhone Duo pre-orders are open at $1,999 / ₹2,99,900, with October 23 still the official availability day. Early U.S. online estimates have already slipped into mid-to-late November for many configs, so treat day-one delivery as scarce and verify the date Apple quotes you at checkout.