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iPhone Duo Is Here: Apple's First Foldable Costs $1,999 and Is Already Sold Out

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo went on sale October 23, 2026 from $1,999. Here are the specs, prices around the world, what early reviewers think, and whether it is worth it.

By Zeeshan Khalid · Updated 29 October 2026

After years of rumours, Apple has shipped a foldable phone. The iPhone Duo was announced on September 9, 2026, opened for pre-orders on October 16, and went on sale on October 23 in more than 70 countries, with another 28 added on October 30.

Price: $1,999 to start

The iPhone Duo is the most expensive iPhone ever, but cheaper than many leaks predicted. Some rumours had it at $3,000.

MarketStarting price
United States$1,999 (256 GB)
Ireland€2,369 (256 GB) to €3,869 (2 TB)
UAEDh8,499
India₹2,99,900

Key specs

  • Inner display: 7.6 inches (unfolded)
  • Outer display: 5.4 inches
  • Cameras: 48 MP main (Fusion) + 48 MP ultra-wide
  • Apple Pencil support on the big inner screen
  • Storage: up to 2 TB

It sold out immediately

Supply was tight. Pre-orders sold out quickly, and resellers listed launch units for about $1,800 above retail. If you want one at normal price, expect to wait several weeks.

What early reviewers say

Reactions so far are positive about the hardware but question the value:

The good

  • Reviewers like the form factor: a normal-sized phone that opens into a 7.6-inch screen.
  • Apple Pencil support on the inner screen makes it work as a small tablet.

The not-so-good

  • The cameras are a step down from the iPhone Pro: no telephoto lens, only main and ultra-wide.
  • The price. At $1,999 you could buy an iPhone Pro and an iPad.
  • In one large reader poll, three-quarters of people said very expensive foldables cost too much.

Should you buy one?

  • Buy it if you want one device for phone and tablet, you take notes or draw, and money is not a big concern.
  • Skip it if photos matter most to you (get a Pro), or you want to wait. First-generation Apple products usually improve a lot in the second version.

Why it matters

Samsung, Google and others have sold foldables for years, but they have stayed niche. Apple joining usually turns a niche into a mainstream category, as it did with smartwatches and wireless earbuds. The early sell-out suggests foldables are about to get much more common.

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