The iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999
Apple has opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone, ahead of its release on 23 October. Starting at $1,999, it is a high-priced addition to Apple’s iPhone range, with carrier deals available to reduce the cost for eligible customers.
The Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display that opens to a 7.6-inch screen, an A20 Pro chip and a 48-megapixel camera shared with the iPhone 18 Pro. It uses Touch ID instead of Face ID, has an IP68 rating and comes in Star White or Night Sky; Apple Pencil support is expected later this year. AT&T and T-Mobile advertise discounts of up to $1,200 and $1,000 respectively under qualifying terms, while Verizon is waiving its $40 activation fee for new customers.
- Apple’s first foldable phone is available to preorder from $1,999.
- The iPhone Duo goes on sale on 23 October.
- Carrier discounts require eligible plans, trade-ins or new lines.
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Foldable phones are designed to open from a compact handset into a larger screen, combining features of a phone and a small tablet. Apple’s iPhone range has traditionally used a single, rigid screen, so the Duo adds a new type of device to its line-up.
Apple makes the iPhone, while AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are mobile network operators that sell phones and service plans. Their advertised discounts usually depend on conditions such as a qualifying plan or trade-in, so the price a customer pays can vary. The Duo’s high starting price makes those terms relevant to people comparing ways to buy it.
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The case for
At $1,999, the iPhone Duo may be worthwhile for customers who value a large screen in a phone-sized device, alongside Apple’s latest chip and a high-resolution camera. Carrier offers could make it more attainable for eligible buyers, and early adopters may see the price as fair for a new foldable design with premium features.
The case against
The starting price makes the Duo inaccessible to many people and is substantially higher than a conventional smartphone, while carrier discounts depend on qualifying terms. Buyers may reasonably question whether the larger foldable screen and other features justify that premium, particularly before the phone has been widely tested and with Pencil support still expected later.