iPhone Duo Pre-Orders: Price, Time, Colors & How to Get Ready (2026)

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is almost here. iPhone Duo pre-orders open on Friday, October 16, and the phone reaches buyers a week later on Friday, October 23. If you want one on launch day, here is everything you need for iPhone Duo pre-orders: the exact pre-order time in your region, prices for all four storage options, colors, and how to get ready before checkout opens.

Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. It is the last of the three phones to go on sale, and with reported tight launch stock, the early pre-order window may be the only easy one.

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iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date and Time

iPhone Duo pre-orders begin on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the same moment worldwide. Here is when checkout opens in key regions:

Region	Pre-Order Time (Oct 16)
United States (Pacific)	5:00 AM PT
United States (Eastern)	8:00 AM ET
United Kingdom (London)	1:00 PM BST
Pakistan (Karachi)	5:00 PM PKT
India (New Delhi)	5:30 PM IST
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)	4:00 PM GST
Singapore	8:00 PM SGT
Australia (Sydney)	11:00 PM AEDT

The phone launches in stores on Friday, October 23 in more than 70 wave-1 countries and regions, with 28 more markets following on October 30.

iPhone Duo Price: All Four Storage Options

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the US. All four storage tiers:

Storage	US Price
256GB	$1,999
512GB	$2,199
1TB	$2,599
2TB	$3,199

That is $83.29 per month for 24 months on the base 256GB model. Apple also sells two accessories on pre-order day: the iPhone Duo Case at $79 and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand at $129.

Carrier deals are live too: Apple’s Duo page lists an AT&T offer of up to $1,200 with eligible trade-in, paid as bill credits.

Colors and What You Get

The iPhone Duo comes in two colors: Star White and Night Sky. The headline specs:

Displays: 7.6-inch folding inner display and 5.4-inch cover display, both Super Retina XDR with 120Hz ProMotion. The inner display has a nano-texture finish that Apple says reduces glare and minimizes the visible crease.
Chip: A20 Pro, the same chip as the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Unlock: Touch ID in the side button, since there is no Face ID. You can enroll multiple fingers, and it also unlocks with your Apple Watch.
Cameras: dual 48MP rear cameras (Fusion Main with 2x optical zoom + Fusion Ultra Wide with macro), plus an under-display inner FaceTime camera and a 12MP Center Stage outer camera.
Battery: dual-battery design, one cell per side. Apple rates up to 44 hours of video on the cover display, 31 hours on the inner display, and 24 hours mixed use. Fast charging reaches 50% in about 20 minutes.
Build: Grade 5 titanium frame and hinge cover, Ceramic Shield front and back, IP68 water and dust resistance, 254g.
Software: ships with iOS 27.1, with Split View multitasking and foldable-optimized apps.
Apple Pencil: Apple Pencil (USB-C) support on both displays arrives later this year, not at launch.

How to Get Ready Before Pre-Orders Open

Apple’s “Get Ready” configurator for iPhone Duo pre-orders has been live on apple.com since October 12. Doing it early is the single best way to beat the rush:

Open the Apple Store app or Apple’s online store and sign in with your Apple Account.
Pick your color (Star White or Night Sky) and storage size.
Save your color, storage, carrier, accessories, AppleCare+ plan, trade-in, payment method, and shipping address.
Save the configuration, then return when iPhone Duo pre-orders go live at your region’s pre-order time on Friday to complete checkout in seconds.

Saving your configuration does not reserve a phone or guarantee launch-day delivery. It just removes every decision from the moment iPhone Duo pre-orders open.

eSIM-Only Warning: Check Your Carrier First

The iPhone Duo is eSIM-only worldwide, the first iPhone with no physical SIM tray in any market. Before iPhone Duo pre-orders begin, confirm your carrier supports eSIM activation and that your number can transfer to an eSIM. If you travel often or swap SIMs between phones, this is the one change that could actually block you on launch day.

Will Stock Be Tight?

Possibly. Early reports put final assembly yields a little above 60%, and analysts expect roughly 6 million Duo sales by the end of 2026. Apple nearly delayed the launch to late November, per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, but held the October 23 date. If you want a launch-day unit, ordering in the first hour of iPhone Duo pre-orders is the safest move.

Apple’s smart-home lineup is also in the spotlight this week. If you missed it, check our Apple HomeView announcement coverage for the $299 smart hub, HomePod mini 2, and new Apple TV 4K, and our Welcome Home event preview for the full lineup.

FAQ

When do iPhone Duo pre-orders open?

iPhone Duo pre-orders open Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5 AM PT / 8 AM ET, which is 5 PM PKT in Pakistan.

How much does the iPhone Duo cost?

From $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB, and $3,199 for 2TB.

When does the iPhone Duo launch?

Friday, October 23, 2026 in more than 70 wave-1 countries, with 28 more markets on October 30.

Does the iPhone Duo have a SIM tray?

No. It is eSIM-only in every country it is sold in. Confirm your carrier supports eSIM before ordering.

Does the iPhone Duo support Apple Pencil?

Yes — Apple Pencil (USB-C) works on both displays, but support arrives later this year, not on launch day.

Does the iPhone Duo have Face ID?

No. It unlocks with Touch ID in the side button and can also be unlocked with your Apple Watch.

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