Apple’s first foldable phone is finally here. The iPhone Duo went on sale on Friday, 23 October 2026, in the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany and more than 70 other countries and regions. If you are hoping to simply walk in and buy one this weekend, though, there is a catch: stock is tight, online delivery dates have already slipped into 2027, and the price is the highest Apple has ever asked for an iPhone.
Here is a clear, no-hype guide to what the iPhone Duo costs in your country, what you actually get for the money, and the most realistic ways to get one in your hands.
iPhone Duo release date and where it is on sale
Preorders opened on Friday, 16 October at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and the phone officially launched one week later on 23 October. According to MacRumors, the first wave covers the US and more than 70 other countries and regions, including Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan and Singapore.
A second wave follows on Friday, 30 October, when the iPhone Duo reaches 28 more countries and regions. If you live in a smaller European market that is not on the launch list, that is the date to watch.
iPhone Duo price in the US, UK, Canada and Europe
Every market gets the same four storage options: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. Here is how the pricing breaks down in the main English-speaking and European markets, based on Apple’s own store pages and a country-by-country round-up from The Mac Observer.
United States
- 256GB: $1,999
- 512GB: $2,199
- 1TB: $2,599
- 2TB: $3,199
USA Today reports that Apple also offers monthly payments, starting at $83.29 a month over 24 months for the base model, and the phone is available through the iPhone Upgrade Program.
United Kingdom
UK buyers pay the same numbers, just in pounds: £1,999 for 256GB, £2,199 for 512GB, £2,599 for 1TB and £3,199 for 2TB. Apple’s UK store also lists 0% APR finance over 30 months, which works out at £73.30 a month for the 512GB model and £86.63 a month for 1TB.
Canada
In Canada the iPhone Duo starts at C$2,999 for 256GB and climbs to C$3,299, C$3,899 and C$4,799 for the larger capacities.
Germany, France and the rest of Europe
In Germany the Duo starts at €2,299 and tops out at €3,799 for 2TB. France is €40 higher at every tier, starting at €2,339 and reaching €3,839. Prices can differ in other eurozone countries, so check your national Apple store before you budget.
iPhone Duo specs: what you get for the money
The Duo folds like a book. Open it and you get a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR folding display. Closed, you use a 5.4-inch outer screen, which Apple also lists as a Super Retina XDR panel. Both screens support ProMotion, and the inner display has a nano-texture finish.
Other key specs from Apple’s UK product page include:
- Design: a titanium frame and hinge cover, in two colours, Star White and Night Sky.
- Chip: the A20 Pro, the same chip family used in the iPhone 18 Pro.
- Cameras: a 48MP Dual Fusion system (Main and Ultra Wide) plus a 12MP Center Stage front camera and an under-display camera for FaceTime.
- Battery: up to 44 hours of video playback on the outer display and up to 31 hours on the inner display.
- Extras: USA Today notes the return of Touch ID and support for Apple Pencil (USB-C), which makes the big screen useful for notes and sketching.
There are trade-offs. The Duo has no telephoto lens and no Action button, both of which you get on the iPhone 18 Pro models. If zoom photography matters to you, that is worth weighing before you spend an extra $700 or so over a Pro Max.
Why it is so hard to get one
Demand was obvious from the first morning of preorders. Several outlets, including CBS News, CNET and 9to5Mac, reported that preorders sold out within minutes, according to USA Today. Apple itself did not comment on whether stock sold out.
What Apple did say, in a statement to the Financial Times reported by MacRumors, is that demand has been “nothing short of extraordinary”. MacRumors also tracked delivery estimates in real time: within minutes they slipped from 23 October to November, and by 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time they had reached 25 January. In other words, if you order online from Apple today, you should expect to wait until late January 2027.
How to actually get an iPhone Duo
None of these routes is guaranteed, but they give you the best chance of beating the online queue.
1. Try an Apple Store early
Apple told USA Today that its stores would receive a limited supply for walk-in customers on launch day and that it expected them to sell out quickly. If you can get to a store early in the morning, this is the fastest route.
2. Keep checking in-store pickup
MacRumors spotted a note on Apple’s website suggesting customers check back on 24 October for pickup availability. Check the pickup option for stores near you every morning, as stock can appear and vanish quickly.
3. Ask your carrier or network
Carriers and mobile networks in the US, UK, Canada and Europe receive their own allocations. Their stock and delivery dates can differ from Apple’s, so it is worth checking with your current provider, especially if you are due an upgrade.
4. Place an order anyway
If you are certain you want one, ordering now locks in your place in the queue. MacRumors points out that Apple has sometimes shipped constrained products earlier than first estimated, though there are no guarantees.
5. Avoid resellers and too-good-to-be-true listings
Launch shortages always bring out inflated resale listings and outright scams. Only buy from Apple, an authorised retailer or your carrier. If you want a refresher on spotting fake offers, the same warning signs apply as with other online scams: urgent pressure, odd payment methods and prices that make no sense.
Should you buy now or wait?
If you want the newest Apple hardware and the price does not worry you, getting in the queue now makes sense. You will likely be waiting a few months anyway.
If you are on the fence, waiting costs you very little. First-generation foldables tend to improve quickly, and the early reviews and real-world durability reports over the coming weeks will tell you far more than launch-day excitement. Apple also has more news coming. Our guide to Apple’s Pro and Tell event on 28 October covers the new Macs and iPads expected next week.
For exact prices and finance options in the UK, the official Apple iPhone Duo store page is the most reliable source.
FAQ
When was the iPhone Duo released?
The iPhone Duo went on sale on 23 October 2026 in the US and more than 70 other countries and regions. It reaches 28 more countries on 30 October.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
It starts at $1,999 in the US, £1,999 in the UK, C$2,999 in Canada, €2,299 in Germany and €2,339 in France. The 2TB model costs $3,199 in the US.
What colours does the iPhone Duo come in?
Two: Star White and Night Sky.
How big are the iPhone Duo screens?
The inner folding display is 7.6 inches and the outer display is 5.4 inches.
Why are iPhone Duo delivery dates in 2027?
Preorders were reported to sell out within minutes on 16 October, and online delivery estimates slipped to late January 2027. Apple described demand as “nothing short of extraordinary”.
