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Apple to Open Preorders for Foldable iPhone Duo, Sales Begin October 23
Apple will open preorders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, at 16:00 on October 16. The model was unveiled last month alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but the Pro models went on sale earlier. Orders will be accepted on Apple’s official website and through the Apple Store app. Because demand is expected to be high and supplies limited, the first batch may sell out quickly.
The iPhone Duo will be available for preorder in more than 70 countries and regions. The list includes the US, China, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Türkiye, and the UAE. Deliveries and in-store sales in these markets will begin October 23. The model will go on sale in another 28 countries on October 30. The base version has 256 GB of storage. It costs $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manats). Buyers will be able to choose between 2 colors called Night Sky and Star White. When the smartphone is closed, a 5.4-inch external display is used. When opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch OLED display with a matte finish. A special hinge and nano-textured coating help make the crease less noticeable. The iPhone Duo is powered by the latest A20 Pro processor. Its performance is expected to be close to that of the iPhone 18 Pro series. Because the body is thin when unfolded, its cameras are less capable than those on the Pro models. The main camera also lacks a variable aperture that controls light intake. A fingerprint-reading Touch ID system has been chosen instead of the Face ID facial recognition system. Although the FaceTime camera beneath the internal display reduces image quality, there is no separate cutout visible on the screen. The smartphone will go on sale with the iOS 27.1 operating system. The system has been adapted for the foldable design. In updated apps, controls are displayed in a vertical panel along the right edge of the screen, making them easier to reach with a thumb. Apple’s apps have been updated for seamless switching between the external and internal displays. Other app developers are also working on compatibility updates. According to preliminary estimates, Apple’s suppliers could ship 7–10 million iPhone Duo units by the end of 2026. However, production may not meet demand in the first few months, potentially causing shortages in stores. For those who want to buy the model when sales begin October 23, preordering is considered the more reliable option.
The iPhone Duo will be available for preorder in more than 70 countries and regions. The list includes the US, China, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Türkiye, and the UAE. Deliveries and in-store sales in these markets will begin October 23. The model will go on sale in another 28 countries on October 30. The base version has 256 GB of storage. It costs $1,999 (approximately 3,400 manats). Buyers will be able to choose between 2 colors called Night Sky and Star White. When the smartphone is closed, a 5.4-inch external display is used. When opened, it reveals a 7.6-inch OLED display with a matte finish. A special hinge and nano-textured coating help make the crease less noticeable. The iPhone Duo is powered by the latest A20 Pro processor. Its performance is expected to be close to that of the iPhone 18 Pro series. Because the body is thin when unfolded, its cameras are less capable than those on the Pro models. The main camera also lacks a variable aperture that controls light intake. A fingerprint-reading Touch ID system has been chosen instead of the Face ID facial recognition system. Although the FaceTime camera beneath the internal display reduces image quality, there is no separate cutout visible on the screen. The smartphone will go on sale with the iOS 27.1 operating system. The system has been adapted for the foldable design. In updated apps, controls are displayed in a vertical panel along the right edge of the screen, making them easier to reach with a thumb. Apple’s apps have been updated for seamless switching between the external and internal displays. Other app developers are also working on compatibility updates. According to preliminary estimates, Apple’s suppliers could ship 7–10 million iPhone Duo units by the end of 2026. However, production may not meet demand in the first few months, potentially causing shortages in stores. For those who want to buy the model when sales begin October 23, preordering is considered the more reliable option.