Key takeaways
- Apple's iPhone Duo went on sale on October 23, 2026, after pre-orders opened on October 16.
- U.S. prices run from $1,999 for 256GB to $3,199 for 2TB, as of November 5, 2026.
- Availability reached 28 more countries and regions on October 30.
The iPhone Duo release date was Friday, October 23, 2026, so Apple's first foldable iPhone is on sale now. It starts at $1,999 in the U.S. for 256GB, according to Apple's September 9 announcement, and tops out at $3,199 for 2TB.
Pre-orders opened on October 16. Apple says 28 more countries and regions got the phone on October 30, so most buyers can now walk into a store or order online.
iPhone Duo release date: what Apple confirmed
Apple announced the phone on September 9, 2026. The dates it gave:
- October 16, 5 a.m. PT: pre-orders began in more than 70 countries and regions, including the U.S., on apple.com and in the Apple Store app.
- October 23: general availability. Apple's newsroom says the phone went on sale that day at Apple Store locations worldwide, on apple.com and in the Apple Store app.
- October 30: availability in 28 other countries and regions.
Apple says the Apple Pencil with USB-C support for the Duo arrives later this year. It has not given a date.
iPhone Duo price and storage tiers
The phone comes in four storage sizes. These are U.S. prices for the unlocked model on Apple's shop page, as of November 5, 2026:
| Storage | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 |
| 512GB | $2,199 |
| 1TB | $2,599 |
| 2TB | $3,199 |
Apple's announcement also lists $83.29 a month for 24 months on the base model, and an Apple Upgrade lease through Klarna from $57.99 a month for 24 months. Two accessories launched with it: the iPhone Duo Case at $79 (navy blue or sand) and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand at $129 (navy blue or taupe).
Prices outside the U.S. differ. Apple listed a starting price of A$3,499 in Australia, NZ$4,199 in New Zealand, S$3,099 in Singapore and INR 299,900 in India. The phone comes in two colors, night sky and star white, with a titanium body.
Carriers and trade-in
The shop page lists AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon versions of every storage tier, plus unlocked. It shows trade-in credits of up to $1,200 with AT&T, up to $1,200 with T-Mobile and up to $1,020 with Verizon. Amounts depend on carrier, plan and the condition of the phone you trade in. The Duo is eSIM only and has no physical SIM tray.
What you get for the money
Apple says the Duo has a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display, and that it is the thinnest iPhone ever when opened. It runs an A20 Pro chip and has a 48MP Main camera and a 48MP Ultra Wide camera. Apple rates battery life at up to 31 hours of video on the inner display and up to 44 hours on the outer one. These are Apple's own figures.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Apple says Apple Intelligence arrived with iOS 27 on September 14 for supported devices and languages. It also says Siri AI began rolling out as a beta that day for devices set to English, with French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish coming in October. Siri AI is not initially available in the EU on iOS. For more on the assistant, see our explainer on the Siri AI release date and whether it is free.
Apple's product page adds that some server-side features, including Siri AI, have daily usage limits.
What to watch
The Pencil date is the one open item. Apple said only "later this year", so check apple.com for an update before December ends.
Frequently asked questions
When was the iPhone Duo released?
General availability began on Friday, October 23, 2026, after pre-orders opened on October 16. Apple says 28 more countries and regions followed on October 30.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
In the U.S. it costs $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB, as of November 5, 2026, per Apple's shop page.
What storage does the iPhone Duo come with?
Apple sells it in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB sizes, in night sky and star white.
Does the iPhone Duo support Apple Intelligence and Siri AI?
Apple lists Apple Intelligence, available with iOS 27 since September 14, and says Siri AI is in beta in English, not initially in the EU on iOS.