Pre-order preparation starts earlier

Apple allows customers to begin preparing their purchase for the iPhone Duo starting Monday, October 12, even though official pre-orders will open on Friday, October 16. This early step lets users choose their color, storage, and payment method, and plan for a trade-in, without reserving a device.

Pre-order and release dates

The actual pre-orders will open on Friday, October 16 at 2 p.m. Paris time, at Apple and participating retailers. The iPhone Duo will be available for purchase starting Friday, October 23, with delivery or in-store pickup depending on availability.

Limited stock and high demand

Despite the iPhone Duo's high price, it may be difficult to obtain at launch due to limited stock. Production challenges and rising component costs are likely to restrict initial availability, with some configurations potentially selling out quickly.

Foldable design and features

The iPhone Duo, announced in September, features a foldable design similar to a passport. When closed, it uses a 5.4-inch external screen, and when opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch screen. It supports the Apple Pencil via USB-C and includes an anti-reflective treatment on the internal screen to improve readability and reduce the visibility of the fold.

High price and limited features

The iPhone Duo is priced at 2,339 euros for the entry-level model with 256 GB of storage. It offers four storage options and two colors but lacks some features found on the iPhone 18 Pro, such as a telephoto lens. Additionally, some Apple Intelligence features, like Siri AI, will be unavailable in the European Union at launch.