iPhone Duo release date

iPhone Duo pre-orders opened October 16, 2026. Apple lists it as available from October 23, 2026, and Apple's store pickup system shows walk-in availability from October 24. Dates below are Apple's own.

Launch timeline

1. September 2026Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
2. October 12, 2026“Get ready” opens on apple.com: pick your color and storage ahead of pre-orders.
3. October 16, 2026 · 5 a.m. PTPre-orders open on apple.com, in the Apple Store app, and through AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
4. October 23, 2026Available. Pre-orders arrive or are ready for Apple Store pickup; Apple Stores have demo units to try.
5. October 24, 2026Apple's store pickup system lists walk-in availability. From this point the live checker shows which stores near you have each color and storage.

Release-date questions

When does the iPhone Duo come out?

October 23, 2026. Apple lists iPhone Duo as available starting 10.23, with pre-orders from October 16 at 5 a.m. PT. Apple's store pickup system shows walk-in availability from October 24.

When can I pre-order the iPhone Duo?

Pre-orders opened Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5 a.m. PT (8 a.m. ET) on apple.com, in the Apple Store app and with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. You can still pre-order; delivery estimates depend on the color and storage you choose.

Is the iPhone Duo out yet?

Not until October 23, 2026. Right now it is in pre-order. Until launch, every Apple Store shows it as unavailable for pickup, which is expected rather than a sell-out.

When will the iPhone Duo be in Apple Stores?

Apple Stores have it from October 23, 2026 for pre-order pickups, and Apple's pickup system lists walk-in stock from October 24. Stock for walk-ins is expected to be limited in the first days; use the live checker to see which stores near you have your color and storage before you go.

When will Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have the iPhone Duo?

The carriers opened pre-orders on October 16, 2026, the same day as Apple, with availability from October 23. Apple also sells an unlocked iPhone Duo directly. All versions are the same hardware with Dual eSIM.

Can I buy an iPhone Duo in a store without pre-ordering?

From October 24, when Apple's pickup system lists walk-in availability. Launch-day pickups on October 23 are for pre-orders. If a store near you shows stock in the checker, you can reserve it for pickup on apple.com or in the Apple Store app.

Will the iPhone Duo be on display in Apple Stores?

Yes. Apple Stores carry demo units from launch day so you can try the fold, the 7.6-inch inner display and the 5.4-inch outer display before buying.

How much is the iPhone Duo at launch?

$1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB in the US, in Night Sky or Star White.

How do I get an iPhone Duo on launch day if I didn't pre-order?

Check live pickup stock near you from October 24 with the free checker, or set a stock alert: it checks Apple every 17 minutes and emails you the moment your exact color and storage is available for pickup at a store near you.

Looking for the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Fold, iPhone Ultra or iPhone Flip release date? Those were rumour names for the same device; Apple shipped it as iPhone Duo. See the iPhone Duo availability checker and the iPhone 18 lineup guide.