Apple's Get Ready window for the iPhone Duo opens today, October 12. It is Apple's pre-order setup step: you pre-select your whole configuration now, so that when pre-orders open on Friday, October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, ordering takes one tap instead of a scramble through menus. The goal for tonight is simple. Make every decision below, save it, and leave nothing for Friday morning.
This is the practical, step-by-step version. For background on how Get Ready fits into launch week, see our iPhone Duo pre-order setup explainer.
Key takeaways
- Apple's Get Ready window opens today, October 12, ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders.
- You can pre-select color, capacity, carrier, accessories, AppleCare, trade-in, and payment, so ordering takes one tap.
- Pre-orders open Friday, October 16 at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT); the iPhone Duo goes on sale Friday, October 23.
- The only Apple-confirmed price is $1,999 (U.S.) for 256GB. Other storage prices are reported, not confirmed.
The key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | Get Ready window opens |
| Friday, October 16, 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT) | Pre-orders open; Case and Folio can be ordered too |
| Friday, October 23 | iPhone Duo goes on sale |
| Friday, October 30 | Availability in 28 more countries and regions |
Your Get Ready checklist
Work through these in order. Each one is a decision you can lock in tonight.
1. Color
Apple offers two colors: star white and night sky, both with a grade 5 titanium build. Pick one now. If you are torn, our iPhone Duo colors guide compares them side by side.
2. Capacity
The iPhone Duo comes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. Here is where pricing stands:
| Storage | Price (U.S.) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 | Confirmed by Apple |
| 512GB | $2,199 | Reported (MacRumors, September 28, 2026) |
| 1TB | $2,599 | Reported (MacRumors, September 28, 2026) |
| 2TB | $3,199 | Reported (MacRumors, September 28, 2026) |
Treat the higher tiers as estimates until you see the price on Apple's order page. Our price, release date and specs guide tracks every figure.
3. Carrier
Apple says the iPhone Duo uses an eSIM-only design worldwide, supported by over 500 carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Choose your carrier now, and make sure you can sign in to your carrier account, since moving your line to eSIM is part of setup. For monthly cost comparisons, see our carrier cost breakdown.
4. Accessories
Apple announced two official accessories, both orderable from October 16:
- iPhone Duo Case, $79 (U.S.), in navy blue or sand.
- iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand, $129 (U.S.), in navy blue or taupe.
Adding one to your saved order means the phone is protected from day one. Details are in our iPhone Duo accessories roundup.
5. AppleCare
Apple says customers can choose AppleCare+ to cover a new iPhone or, in available markets, AppleCare One. On a $1,999 first-generation foldable, decide tonight whether you want coverage rather than skipping past it at checkout. Our durability guide covers what the IP68 rating does and does not protect against.
6. Trade-in
If you plan to trade in your current phone, set it up during Get Ready. Note that Apple's advertised monthly payment amounts may not include a trade-in device's estimated value. Our iPhone Duo trade-in guide explains how condition affects your credit and how to prepare your old phone.
7. Payment
Decide how you will pay before Friday. Apple lists three routes for U.S. buyers:
- Pay in full: $1,999 for the 256GB model.
- Monthly installments: from $83.29 per month for 24 months.
- Apple Upgrade: a leasing program provided by Klarna, starting at $57.99 per month for 24 months. Apple says it requires Apple Card Monthly Installments as the payment type at checkout.
Apple also says new and qualified returning subscribers who buy an iPhone Duo can get three months of Apple One free.
Before you log off tonight
- Confirm every Get Ready selection is saved: color, capacity, carrier, accessories, AppleCare, trade-in, and payment.
- Check that your shipping address and payment details are current.
- Set an alarm for Friday, October 16, a few minutes before 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT).
- Only order through Apple, your carrier, or a trusted retailer. Nothing can be ordered before October 16.
With all of that done, Friday is one tap. Our iPhone Duo pre-order guide covers where else you can buy and what to expect on launch morning.
Frequently asked questions
When does the iPhone Duo Get Ready window open?
Apple's Get Ready window opens today, Monday, October 12. It lets you pre-select your iPhone Duo configuration ahead of pre-orders, which open Friday, October 16 at 8 a.m. ET (5 a.m. PT).
What can I pre-select during Get Ready?
Your color, storage capacity, carrier, accessories, AppleCare, trade-in, and payment method. With all of that saved in advance, placing your pre-order on October 16 comes down to one tap.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
Apple has confirmed only the starting price: $1,999 (U.S.) for 256GB, or $83.29 per month for 24 months. Higher tiers are reported, not confirmed: MacRumors (September 28, 2026) reports $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB, and $3,199 for 2TB.
When does the iPhone Duo actually arrive?
Apple says the iPhone Duo is available beginning Friday, October 23, one week after pre-orders open. Apple also says it reaches 28 other countries and regions beginning Friday, October 30.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom, "Apple unveils iPhone Duo," September 2026: pre-order and availability dates, colors, storage capacities, $1,999 starting price, eSIM and carrier support, AppleCare, Apple Upgrade, accessories and pricing.
- Apple, Get Ready pre-order setup window opening October 12 with one-tap ordering for October 16 pre-orders.
- Reported storage tier prices: MacRumors, September 28, 2026.
- Image: Apple.