iPhone Duo pre-orders opened Friday, October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, and the first orders arrive Friday, October 23. Apple's foldable is now priced in all four storage tiers, and it is already backordered: according to reports from Apple's US store this morning, launch-day delivery sold out within minutes, and new orders now show delivery in late January 2027. Here are the confirmed prices and configurations, how delivery dates moved this morning, and what your options are now.
Key takeaways
- Apple says pre-orders opened Friday, October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, with first orders arriving Friday, October 23.
- Apple's US store lists the Duo at $1,999 (256GB), $2,199 (512GB), $2,599 (1TB), and $3,199 (2TB), in star white or night sky.
- As reported Friday morning, delivery estimates slid from November to December to January 25, 2027 within about half an hour, and some buyers saw January 29.
- MacRumors reports Apple's store now says to check back on Saturday, October 24 for in-store pickup.
- The Duo launches today in more than 70 countries and regions, with 28 more on October 30, according to Apple.
Prices and configurations
Apple's US store now lists prices for every storage tier. Until today, Apple had announced only the $1,999 starting price.
| Storage | Price (US) | Colors |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB | $1,999 | Star white, night sky |
| 512GB | $2,199 | Star white, night sky |
| 1TB | $2,599 | Star white, night sky |
| 2TB | $3,199 | Star white, night sky |
Apple's own cases are on sale today as well: the iPhone Duo Case for $79 and the iPhone Duo Folio with Kickstand for $129, as listed on Apple's store. If you are weighing a carrier deal against buying from Apple, our iPhone Duo carrier deals comparison breaks down what each offer actually requires.
How delivery dates moved this morning
These are Friday morning's figures, as reported from Apple's US online store:
- Within minutes of 8 a.m. ET: AppleInsider reported estimates slipping to November 16, then November 23, for all configurations.
- 8:21 a.m. ET: AppleInsider reported every model showing December 15 to 22.
- By about 8:30 a.m. ET: MacRumors reported that Apple's store showed January 25 for all iPhone Duo configurations. 9to5Mac reported the same January 25 date across every color and storage combination, with some buyers seeing January 29.
According to MacRumors, the first customers who ordered right at 8 a.m. ET will have their Duo delivered on launch day, October 23. Based on this morning's estimates, anyone ordering now is looking at a wait of about three months. Those estimates are not fixed, and they can improve as stock frees up.
What to do now
You have two realistic options.
- Order now and wait. An order placed today holds your place in line. The estimate you see at checkout is the one to plan around, and it may improve. If you have not ordered yet, our iPhone Duo pre-order guide walks through the steps, and our Get Ready checklist covers saving your configuration so checkout is quick.
- Try for in-store pickup on launch weekend. MacRumors reports that Apple Store pickup was briefly offered during pre-orders but has been disabled, and Apple's store now tells customers interested in pickup to check back on Saturday, October 24. MacRumors also says some Apple Stores may have units for walk-in customers on Friday, October 23, though it expects inventory to be very tight. MacRumors notes the Duo is also available through resellers like Best Buy.
Whichever route you take, plan for a software update when the phone arrives: our article on what iOS version the iPhone Duo ships with explains the day-one update.
Why supply is this tight
A fast sellout was not a surprise. Two reports pointed to limited early supply, and neither has been confirmed by Apple:
- Slow production ramp. Nikkei Asia reported last month that Apple was producing only a few hundred iPhone Duo units a day during the ramp, held back by strict quality checks on the hinge and the flatness of the folding display.
- Higher targets. Securities Times, as reported by 9to5Mac, said Apple raised iPhone Duo component orders by about 30 percent, lifting its 2026 target toward 10 million units.
Apple has not commented on supply or on how many units it has sold.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
Apple's US store lists the iPhone Duo at $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB, and $3,199 for 2TB, in star white or night sky.
If I order an iPhone Duo now, when will it arrive?
As of Friday morning, October 16, MacRumors and 9to5Mac reported that Apple's US store showed January 25, 2027 for every configuration, with 9to5Mac noting some buyers saw January 29. Delivery estimates can change as stock frees up.
Can I pick up an iPhone Duo in an Apple Store on launch weekend?
Possibly. MacRumors reports that Apple's online store now tells customers interested in in-store pickup to check back on Saturday, October 24. MacRumors also says some stores may have units for walk-in customers on October 23, but expects inventory to be very tight.
Why is the iPhone Duo sold out so quickly?
Supply was expected to be tight. Nikkei Asia reported in September that Apple was producing only a few hundred units a day during the production ramp. Apple has not commented on supply.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom, "Apple unveils iPhone Duo," September 2026: pre-order and availability dates, launch countries and regions.
- Apple, Buy iPhone Duo: US prices for all four storage tiers and colors.
- MacRumors, "Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone Duo Yet? Wait Times Are Significant Now," October 16, 2026: January 25 estimate, in-store pickup message.
- MacRumors, "iPhone Duo is Sold Out for Christmas as Shipping Estimates Slip to 2027," October 16, 2026: pickup and walk-in availability.
- 9to5Mac, "iPhone Duo sells out immediately, now backordered until next year," October 16, 2026: January 25 and January 29 estimates.
- AppleInsider, October 16, 2026: November and December delivery estimates in the first half hour (reported).
- MacRumors, "iPhone Duo Gets Its Own Case and Folio With Kickstand," September 9, 2026: case and folio prices.
- Nikkei Asia, September 2026: early production of a few hundred units a day (reported).
- Securities Times, via 9to5Mac: iPhone Duo component order increase (reported).
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