Apple iPhone Duo Foldable Phone Preorders Start at $1,999
Apple has officially unveiled its long-awaited foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, during its 'Surprise and shine' event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and new Apple Watch models.
Radwan AbdulhadiEditor and technology writer
Apple Unveils the Anticipated iPhone Duo Foldable
Few devices have generated as much anticipation as a foldable iPhone, but the wait has finally ended. Apple introduced the iPhone Duo during its "Surprise and shine" event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models. The foldable device starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model and is available for preorder now ahead of its Friday, October 23rd release date.
Shoppers can find detailed coverage and specifications on the iPhone Duo through reports published by outlets like The Verge. Those looking to secure a unit can place an order directly via Apple.
Hardware Specifications and Design Details
Apple's first foldable phone features a 5.4-inch outer screen that opens to reveal a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display. Support for the Apple Pencil is scheduled to arrive later in the year. While the device lacks Face ID for facial unlocking, it incorporates a Touch ID sensor along its edge for fingerprint authentication.
In terms of durability, the iPhone Duo carries an IP68 rating, complemented by Ceramic Shield 2 on the back and traditional Ceramic Shield covering the front display. Under the hood, it shares the same A20 Pro chipset found in the iPhone 18 Pro. Photography is handled by the same 48-megapixel fusion camera featured on the 18 Pro, though it omits variable aperture capabilities. The foldable comes in two color options: Star White and Night Sky.
Preorder Availability and Retailers
Customers interested in purchasing an unlocked version can place preorders through major outlets. Buying options and pricing details can be explored directly through Apple or via retail partners such as Best Buy.
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Carrier Deals from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
For customers planning to purchase the device through a mobile network provider, major carriers have rolled out various promotional offers and financing structures. AT&T is providing new and existing customers with up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo via a qualifying trade-in spread across 36 monthly bill credits. Additionally, switchers can receive up to $800 through a reward card to assist with paying off an existing phone balance, alongside a $200 saving for activating a new eligible line online.
T-Mobile is offering up to $1,000 off the device with eligible trade-ins on specific plans, or an equivalent discount without a trade-in when adding a new line and switching carriers. Meanwhile, Verizon is waiving its $40 activation fee for new customers preordering the smartphone, offering financing plans at 0 percent APR, or bundling the phone through a Simplicity Pro package that includes rolling upgrade options and extra TravelPass days.
Sources
- The VergeThe iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999
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