$1,999: iPhone Duo pre-orders open today, with sales from Oct 23
Apple's first folding iPhone can be pre-ordered from 5 a.m. PT on October 16. It starts at $1,999 in the US and goes on sale October 23.
Apple's first phone that folds open like a book can be ordered from today. It costs $1,999 and goes on sale on October 23. It is expensive, so waiting for reviews is fine.
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Why it matters
It is Apple's first foldable. Supply is expected to be tight, so early orders matter if you want one at launch.
Worth a look: it is Apple's first folding phone.
The details
- Pre-orders start Friday, October 16, at 5 a.m. PT on apple.com and in the Apple Store app.
- 9to5Mac reports the US price starts at $1,999 for 256GB; Apple's page lists 256GB to 2TB.
- Sales start October 23 per Apple's product page. Colors are star white and night sky.
- Apple says it has an A20 Pro chip, a 5.4-inch outer screen and an inner screen 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- Apple offers three months of Apple One free for new and qualified returning subscribers who buy one.
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