Although Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo has been unveiled, sales have not yet begun. Pre-orders for the device started on October 16. However, shortly after the start of sales in the US, the delivery date was extended to January 2027, meaning buyers will have to wait several months.
This phone is also available for pre-order in India with a starting price of ₹2,99,900. According to reports, within an hour of the pre-order opening on the Apple website in the US, delivery dates for various configurations began showing as late January 2027. Apple has not specified whether this delay is due to stock depletion, high demand, or a combination of both factors.
For a long time, customers waited for Apple's foldable phone release, as Samsung, Google, and other brands were already offering similar devices. Now, the attention of users, both loyal Apple customers and those interested in foldable models, is focused on the iPhone Duo.
Reports indicate that customers in the US who managed to reserve the phone immediately after the pre-order opened initially expected to receive the device on October 23. However, soon after that, the delivery date for new orders began shifting forward. A report by The Verge indicated that during checkout, the delivery date for all configurations showed as late January 2027.
Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo in India began on October 16 at 5:30 PM local time. According to Apple, sales and availability are set to begin on October 23. The phone will be released in two colors: Star White and Night Sky.
The prices for various memory options in India are as follows: the 256GB model costs ₹2,99,900, the 512GB variant will cost ₹3,24,900, and the 1TB model will cost ₹3,74,900. The most expensive 2TB option will cost around four and a half lakh rupees.
Nevertheless, the January delivery information for the US does not guarantee that all orders in India will be delivered at the same time. Availability and delivery times in India may differ from those in the US. Buyers in India should pay attention to the date displayed during checkout.
The main feature of the iPhone Duo is its foldable design, which allows it to open like a book. In its closed state, it has an external screen measuring 5.4 inches, and when unfolded, a large 7.6-inch display appears. Apple claims this is the largest display on any of their iPhones currently.
The large screen simplifies watching videos, playing games, and using two applications simultaneously. In its off state, the phone functions as a regular smartphone. The construction uses a titanium frame and a special hinge. The device is equipped with the A20 Pro chipset and will run on iOS 27.1. For the camera, there is a system of two rear cameras with a 48MP resolution. The company has also implemented a dual-battery design to ensure all-day battery life.
According to available reports, the delivery delay until January 2027 is observed on the Apple website in the US. Pre-orders for the phone have already started in India, and the company has announced availability from October 23. Therefore, the American delivery date cannot be automatically applied to Indian customers. If a shortage of initial stock occurs in India as well, some variants may face delivery delays, but confirmation must be obtained by checking the delivery date displayed on the Apple India website during checkout.