Apple opens iPhone Duo pre‑order window

Apple will let customers prepare iPhone Duo pre‑orders starting Monday, October 12, with official pre‑orders opening on Friday, October 16.

By Latest Headlines Newsroom Published 15 October 2026 · 6:29 PM · Updated Oct 16 · 1 min read

Key points

Pre‑orders open on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT.

iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the U.S. and Rs 2,99,900 in India for the 256‑GB model.

First devices arrive in stores on Friday, October 23.

Customers can choose Star White or Night Sky finishes.

Apple’s media event in New York City was held on Tuesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. ET.

Apple will let customers begin preparing an iPhone Duo pre‑order from Monday, October 12.

The preparation window lets buyers select configuration, confirm payment and delivery details before orders go live.

Pre‑Order Timeline

Official pre‑orders open on Friday, October 16 at 5 a.m. PT (1 p.m. UK time).

Apple says iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.

The first devices are scheduled to arrive in stores on Friday, October 23.

In India, pre‑orders begin on October 16 at 5:30 p.m. IST and the phone will be available for sale on October 23.

Indian pricing starts at Rs 2,99,900 for the 256 GB model, with higher‑capacity variants listed at Rs 4,49,900 for the 2 TB model.

Pre‑orders are accepted through Apple’s online store and participating retail partners.

Customers can choose between Star White and Night Sky finishes.

The iPhone Duo features a 5.4‑inch external display and a 7.6‑inch internal folding screen, powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip and running iOS.

Apple invited selected media and creators to an event in New York City on Tuesday, October 13 at 9 a.m. ET.

The gathering is described as an “experience” rather than a conventional keynote.

Your questions, answered

When does the iPhone Duo pre‑order preparation window begin?

Customers can begin preparing iPhone Duo pre‑orders on Monday, October 12.

What is the starting price of the iPhone Duo in the U.S.?

Apple says iPhone Duo starts at $1,999.

When will the iPhone Duo be available in India?

In India, the phone will be available for sale on October 23.