Apple has officially opened pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, starting October 16 at 12:00 UTC. The device was initially unveiled last month alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models.
The smartphone is available for pre-order in over 70 countries and regions, including the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Customers can place orders through the official Apple website and the Apple Store application.
Initial shipments and retail availability for the first wave of markets are scheduled for October 23. A second wave of 28 additional countries and regions will receive the device starting October 30.
The iPhone Duo is positioned as one of the most expensive devices in the current lineup. The starting price is $1999 in the US, €2299 in Germany, £1999 in the UK, ¥15999 in China, ¥364800 in Japan, and ₹299900 in India.
For comparison, the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1199, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at $1299 in the US market. The iPhone Duo marks Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone segment.
