iPhone Duo: Price, Specs, Availability and Who the $1,999 Foldable Is For

Key facts

Price: from $1,999 (US), or $83.29 a month for 24 months; storage options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. Apple Upgrade leases start at $57.99 a month over 24 months in the US.
Availability: first wave from October 23 in more than 70 countries and regions, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Canada and Japan; 28 more from October 30. Apple has not listed the second-wave countries in the announcements we reviewed.
Displays: 7.6-inch inner display with a nano-texture finish, which Apple says is 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max's; 5.4-inch outer display with 90% of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro.
Build: the thinnest iPhone ever when open, according to Apple; IP68 splash, water and dust resistance; a hinge made of more than 100 components; Ceramic Shield 2 on the front.
Inside: A20 Pro with a vapor chamber and a dual-battery design; Apple quotes up to 24 hours of use per charge when both displays are used equally.
Cameras: 48MP Fusion Main with an optical-quality 2x telephoto, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide with macro, and a FaceTime camera under the inner display.
Colors and cases: star white and night sky; iPhone Duo Case $79 and Folio with Kickstand $129.

iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable iPhone, went on sale in Apple Stores in more than 70 countries and regions on Friday, October 23, 2026. A second wave follows on Friday, October 30, when Apple said the phone would reach 28 other countries and regions. It starts at $1,999 in the US.

iPhone Duo, Apple's First Foldable, Reaches 28 More Countries on October 30

What is new this week

The October 30 expansion matters most to readers outside the launch countries, who until now had to import the phone. If you are in Europe and your country was not in the first group, check your local Apple Store from October 30. In the US, Apple is pairing the launch with trade-in credit of $175 to $885 for an eligible iPhone 13 or later, and carrier offers of up to $1,200 when trading in an iPhone 14 Pro Max or later.

Our take

At $1,999, iPhone Duo is a big spend, and its value depends on whether you will actually use the big inner screen. For reading, video, spreadsheets and split-screen work, a 7.6-inch display in your pocket is a genuine change in how a phone gets used. If your phone time is mostly messages, photos and social apps, the outer display already covers that, and a conventional iPhone such as iPhone 18 Pro may suit you better.

Two cautions. First-generation hardware tends to improve quickly, and hinge durability only shows up after months of use, so early buyers are taking on some risk. And carrier "up to" credits usually require a specific plan and trade-in, so read the terms before counting on the full amount.

Our iPhone Duo buying guide covers storage, cases, trade-in and whether a foldable suits the way you use a phone.

Where to buy

Check iPhone Duo availability and pricing

Editorial disclosure

SurfGirl may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page. That does not affect our coverage. Specifications are Apple's; we have not used iPhone Duo.