Apple Officially Announces iPhone Duo, Its First Foldable
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Apple has officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with pre-orders opening October 16 and launch on October 23.
- Apple announced iPhone Duo on October 15, 2026.
- Pre-orders start October 16; launch is October 23.
- 5.4-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display.
- A20 Pro chip and iOS 27.
- Apple Upgrade leasing starts at $57.99 per month.
Apple officially announced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, in a Newsroom update dated October 15, 2026. Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT on apple.com and in the Apple Store app, with the device launching Friday, October 23.
The phone has a book-style foldable design with a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a minimal crease. When opened, it is described as the thinnest iPhone ever, and its inner display is 50 percent larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max display. When closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro.
It is powered by the A20 Pro chip with a dual-battery architecture and runs iOS 27 with Siri AI powered by Apple Intelligence. Cameras include a 48MP Fusion Main camera with integrated optical-quality 2x Telephoto, a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide camera, a Center Stage front camera, and a FaceTime camera under the inner display. It has an IP68 rating and comes in star white and night sky colors.
Apple Upgrade leasing starts as low as $57.99 per month for a 24-month lease, excluding taxes and trade-in credit. Carrier deals offer up to $1,200 in credit toward iPhone Duo when trading in an iPhone 14 Pro Max or higher. Apple Trade In gives instant credit from $175 to $885 for eligible iPhone 13 or higher. Accessories include the iPhone Duo Folio in navy blue and taupe and the iPhone Duo Case in sand and navy blue, both MagSafe, Qi2 25W, and Qi compatible.
For buyers in Egypt and the Gulf, availability and local pricing have not been confirmed yet. We will add store prices when it officially arrives in the region.
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