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iPhone Duo is on sale today: in-store stock, delivery dates, and how to get one before January

iPhone Duo is on sale October 23. Online delivery is into January, so here is the in-store picture, the confirmed prices, and your fastest routes to one.

The iPhone Duo, shown open and closed
The iPhone Duo | Image: Apple

The iPhone Duo is on sale today, Friday, October 23, and the first pre-orders are arriving. If you did not pre-order, ordering online now means a long wait: Apple's US store showed January 25, 2027 for new orders of every configuration on pre-order day, as reported by MacRumors. The faster route today is a store. Apple told MacRumors on October 21 that its stores will have "limited" iPhone Duo availability for walk-in customers on Friday in the US and other countries, and that it expects supply to sell out quickly. Here is what that means, where walk-ins are not allowed, and what to do if your store is out.

Key takeaways

  • The iPhone Duo goes on sale today, October 23, according to Apple, with first pre-order deliveries arriving today.
  • New online orders showed January 25, 2027 on pre-order day, MacRumors reported. Some early pre-orders have since moved up.
  • Apple says US stores will have limited walk-in stock today and expects it to sell out quickly.
  • In 10 countries, including France, China, and Japan, there is no walk-in purchase today; pickup requires a reservation.
  • MacRumors reports a two-per-customer limit in the US, and that Apple's store has been advising customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 for pickup reservations.

Prices and delivery dates by tier

Storage Price (US) New-order delivery estimate (reported)
256GB $1,999 January 25, 2027; iClarified later reported January 22 for star white
512GB $2,199 January 25, 2027
1TB $2,599 January 25, 2027
2TB $3,199 January 25, 2027

Prices are from Apple's US store, in star white or night sky. The delivery estimates are what MacRumors reported Apple's US store showing for new orders on pre-order day, October 16, with one later movement reported by iClarified. We could not read today's estimate from Apple's store for this article, so check the date Apple shows at checkout. Apple's iPhone Duo Case is $79 and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand is $129. If you are still choosing a capacity, our storage guide covers the four tiers.

Early pre-orders are a separate story. MacRumors reported on October 19 that Apple has started moving up delivery dates for some existing pre-orders in the US and Japan, in some cases by weeks. That helps people who already ordered. It does not change the estimate for new orders.

In-store: what Apple said

In a statement given to MacRumors on October 21, Apple said its stores will have limited iPhone Duo availability for walk-in customers on Friday. That applies in the US, and in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, and the UK. Apple also said there will be walk-in supply at certain Apple Stores in Italy, without naming them, and walk-in supply in Macao on launch day only.

Given what it called "extraordinary" pre-order demand, Apple said it expects supply to sell out quickly on Friday.

Reservation-only countries. Apple said the iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in purchase on launch day in France, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates. Buyers there need a reservation for Apple Store pickup at a set time through Apple's online store.

Before you go:

  • Apple has not said how many units any store will have, so a trip is a gamble.
  • In the US, MacRumors reported that Apple's website and Apple Store app show a notice that "a maximum of 2 iPhone Duo can be purchased per customer."
  • If you are in a reservation-only country, do not walk in; book pickup online instead.

If your store is out

Check pickup on Saturday, October 24. MacRumors reported that Apple's online store has been advising customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 for pickup reservations. Apple has not said how many units will be offered for pickup.

Try a carrier. Carriers sell the iPhone Duo through their own stores and websites, with their own stock and their own delivery estimates, separate from Apple's. We have not confirmed any carrier's current stock or dates, so check before you commit, and read the plan terms behind any carrier deal.

Place the online order. An Apple order holds your place in line, and estimates have already moved for some customers. Our guide on how to get an iPhone Duo sooner covers each route in more detail, and our pre-orders open report has the full pre-order day timeline.

Apps optimized for the Duo

Apple said on October 22 that new App Store editorial collections for iPhone Duo apps and games go live today, and that optimized apps carry a "Made for iPhone Duo" badge on their App Store pages. Netflix and MLB are among the apps Apple named as ready at launch. Microsoft's optimized Word and Outlook apps arrive "in the coming weeks," according to Apple. For what reviewers found about apps that are not yet optimized, see our iPhone Duo reviews roundup.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store today?

Possibly, in the US. Apple told MacRumors that Apple Stores will have limited iPhone Duo availability for walk-in customers on Friday in the US and several other countries, and that it expects supply to sell out quickly. In France, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the UAE there is no walk-in purchase on launch day.

If I order an iPhone Duo online today, when will it arrive?

Expect a long wait. MacRumors reported that Apple's US store showed January 25, 2027 for new orders of every configuration on pre-order day, and iClarified later reported January 22 for the 256GB star white model. Check the estimate Apple shows at checkout, since it can change.

Is there a limit on how many iPhone Duo I can buy?

Yes, in the US. MacRumors reported that Apple's website and Apple Store app show a notice that a maximum of 2 iPhone Duo can be purchased per customer.

When can I reserve an iPhone Duo for pickup?

MacRumors reported that Apple's online store has been advising customers to check back on Saturday, October 24 for pickup reservations. Apple has not said how many units will be offered.

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