iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date, Price and How To Book in India
Apple has launched the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, at the 'Surprise and Shine' event. Pre-orders in India begin October 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST, with shipping from October 23. Priced from INR 2,99,900, the Duo is Apple's costliest iPhone yet, with limited availability at launch.
Apple has officially launched the iPhone Duo, its first ever foldable phone, at the "Surprise and Shine" event in Cupertino, and the device looks every bit as capable and colourful as expected. However, buyers in India will have to wait a little longer before they can pre-order and reserve their unit, with the company staggering the rollout of its new foldable device separately from the rest of its iPhone 18 lineup.
iPhone Duo Pre-Order Date and Time in India
While pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max go live on September 12, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST, the iPhone Duo will take its time.
Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo start on October 16, 2026, with the pre-order window opening at 5:30 PM IST. That means buyers will have to wait a little over a month to reserve their iPhone Duo.
The iPhone Duo will start shipping on October 23, 2026, a week after pre-orders begin. There is limited availability for the device compared to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, so buyers are advised to place their order as soon as pre-booking begins. iPhone Duo Funny Memes and 'Kidney' Jokes Go Viral After Price Release.
How to Pre-Order iPhone Duo in India
The most reliable way to secure an iPhone Duo is via official channels. Here is how to go about the pre-order process:
- Go to the Apple Store (IN) website or Apple Store app, find the iPhone Duo and tap on Pre-order.
- Choose the preferred colour, storage, a trade-in (optional) and AppleCare+ (optional).
- Tap on Add to Bag and add accessories (optional).
- Select Review Bag and tap on Check Out.
- Add shipping address and payment details, and confirm the pre-order.
Both the Apple Store website and app allow users to set up payment information and details in advance. The "Get Ready" feature in the Apple Store app also lets buyers select their model, add accessories, set up payment and confirm their address ahead of time, making the checkout process faster once pre-orders open. iPhone Duo Price in India.
Buyers can also opt for in-store pickup depending on their location, allowing them to collect the iPhone Duo directly from an assigned store once it starts shipping.
iPhone Duo India Price and Variants
The iPhone Duo is available in four storage variants, priced as follows:
- iPhone Duo 256 GB - INR 2,99,900
- iPhone Duo 512 GB - INR 3,24,900
- iPhone Duo 1 TB - INR 3,74,900
- iPhone Duo 2 TB - INR 4,49,900
The iPhone Duo is Apple's most expensive iPhone yet. Despite a sharp rise in memory prices, the company does not appear to have passed on the entire additional cost to consumers.
Buyers looking to bring down the cost of the iPhone Duo can explore bank discounts and EMI payment plans, or trade in their current phone for instant credit.
Despite the delayed rollout, anticipation around Apple's first foldable device continues to build. The company's entry into the foldable segment marks a significant moment for the smartphone market, with foldable phones increasingly being viewed not as niche gadgets but as serious productivity tools blending the best of phones and tablets into one device.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 11, 2026 09:04 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
