Apple's Foldable Is Almost Here. See How iPhone Prices Have Grown
Apple said demand was “nothing short of extraordinary” as shipping estimates for the $1,999 foldable slipped to late January within minutes.
- On Friday, Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone starting at $1,999 for 256GB storage. Shipping estimates slipped to January 25, 2027, within minutes as demand overwhelmed initial supply.
- The Duo was first unveiled on Sept 9, 2026, featuring a titanium chassis and 7.6-inch folding inner display alongside a 5.4-inch outer screen. This represents Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market after years of speculation.
- To streamline purchasing, Apple launched a 'Get Ready' configurator on October 12, allowing customers to pre-configure orders. Carriers including AT&T offer trade-in incentives up to $1,200 to offset the device's premium price.
- Bloomberg reported that production constraints severely limited available supply for the Duo's launch. Strong consumer interest combined with constrained inventory created unprecedented three-month shipping delays, marking a record wait time for Apple.
- IDC and Counterpoint Research forecast 6 to 10 million Duo sales in 2026, positioning Apple to potentially lead the foldable market. Production challenges remain a significant hurdle, though analysts expect momentum to continue into 2027.
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Bank Of America Tracker Reveals U.S. Carriers Offer Faster iPhone Duo Delivery Than Apple's Own Store (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shoppers waiting on the $1,999 iPhone Duo face dramatically different delivery timelines depending on where they place their order. Bank of America Global Research published a note dated Oct. 19 showing that U.S. carrier websites average roughly 50 days of wait time for the foldable iPhone Duo. That figure is approximately half […]
The iPhone Duo has already broken records before going on sale. Within minutes of starting online bookings last Friday, stock worldwide of Apple’s first folding mobile phone has run out, which in addition, in the entire history of iPhones, is already the model that has the longest delivery delay in its launch. The minimum delivery time is three months. If you try to buy it right now in Spain, it will not arrive until the end of January 2027, whi…
Since the time we were waiting for him, the iPhone Duo foldable is... almost in our hands. In a format that places his central screen at the heart of his interaction, what few other phones of the kind do. But you will have to wait until the beginning of 2027 to be able to buy it, unless there is any remaining in the Apple Store and the shops of wireless service providers.
Apple is expected to sell around 6 million iPhone Duo devices in 2026 - The new product it will present on October 28
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