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Apple to Launch Its First Foldable Smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23
Apple will launch its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on October 23. The company said inventory for walk-in customers at Apple Store locations will be limited that day. Preorders, which opened October 16, sold out within minutes. Delivery dates have already been pushed back to January 2027. As a result, the devices available in stores are also expected to sell out quickly.
The iPhone Duo can be purchased without a preorder in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Mexico and Germany. The list also includes the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the UK. A small number of devices will also be allocated to most Apple Store locations in Italy. In Macao, sales without a preorder will be available only on the first day, and the number of devices will remain limited. In France, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE, customers will not be able to walk into a store and buy the device. They must reserve it in advance through Apple’s online store and then pick it up at the store at the specified time. The online store is currently asking users to check again on October 24. It is not yet known whether reservations will open on the first day of sales. Apple aims both to reduce crowds in stores and to deter those who resell the devices at inflated prices. Purchases will be limited to 2 devices per person. According to analysts, another reason for the shortage is the mass production of the complex hinge, which is almost invisible when unfolded. This component could make it difficult to ramp up production quickly. At the same time, the delivery dates for some preorders have already been moved forward. The iPhone Duo’s foldable inner display is a 7.6-inch LTPO OLED panel. The display has a resolution of 1,878 x 2,670 pixels. On the outside, there is a 5.4-inch LTPO OLED display. It has a resolution of 1,398 x 2,034 pixels. Both displays have a 120 Hz refresh rate, making visuals and motion appear smoother. The smartphone has an A20 Pro processor and 12 GB of RAM. Internal storage options go up to 2 TB. The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main camera with optical image stabilization to reduce shake. It is complemented by a 48 MP ultrawide camera. There is a 12 MP front camera on the external display and a 4 MP camera under the inner display. The battery has a capacity of 4,883 mAh. The phone supports 25 W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging. The iPhone Duo has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and runs iOS 27.1. Pricing starts at $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manats). In Germany, the device will be sold starting at €2,299 (approximately 4,530 manats). In the UK, the starting price is £1,999 (approximately 4,600 manats).
The iPhone Duo can be purchased without a preorder in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Mexico and Germany. The list also includes the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the UK. A small number of devices will also be allocated to most Apple Store locations in Italy. In Macao, sales without a preorder will be available only on the first day, and the number of devices will remain limited. In France, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE, customers will not be able to walk into a store and buy the device. They must reserve it in advance through Apple’s online store and then pick it up at the store at the specified time. The online store is currently asking users to check again on October 24. It is not yet known whether reservations will open on the first day of sales. Apple aims both to reduce crowds in stores and to deter those who resell the devices at inflated prices. Purchases will be limited to 2 devices per person. According to analysts, another reason for the shortage is the mass production of the complex hinge, which is almost invisible when unfolded. This component could make it difficult to ramp up production quickly. At the same time, the delivery dates for some preorders have already been moved forward. The iPhone Duo’s foldable inner display is a 7.6-inch LTPO OLED panel. The display has a resolution of 1,878 x 2,670 pixels. On the outside, there is a 5.4-inch LTPO OLED display. It has a resolution of 1,398 x 2,034 pixels. Both displays have a 120 Hz refresh rate, making visuals and motion appear smoother. The smartphone has an A20 Pro processor and 12 GB of RAM. Internal storage options go up to 2 TB. The rear camera system includes a 48 MP main camera with optical image stabilization to reduce shake. It is complemented by a 48 MP ultrawide camera. There is a 12 MP front camera on the external display and a 4 MP camera under the inner display. The battery has a capacity of 4,883 mAh. The phone supports 25 W MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging. The iPhone Duo has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and runs iOS 27.1. Pricing starts at $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manats). In Germany, the device will be sold starting at €2,299 (approximately 4,530 manats). In the UK, the starting price is £1,999 (approximately 4,600 manats).