Apple Opens $1,999 iPhone Duo Preorders as 7-10 Million 2026 Supply Risks Fast Sellout
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 16
Apple Opens $1,999 iPhone Duo Preorders as 7-10 Million 2026 Supply Risks Fast Sellout
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 16
Summary
Apple took its online store offline ahead of 5 a.m. Eastern preorders for the iPhone Duo, with launch-day stock for the Oct. 23 release expected to disappear quickly.
7-10 million units are projected to ship for the rest of 2026, a constrained supply level that reports say may not match early demand for Apple’s first foldable.
The $1,999 device starts at 256GB and features a 7.6-inch inner display, 5.4-inch outer screen and A20 Pro chip, though it trades down to Touch ID and less advanced cameras.
iOS 27.1 adds interface changes tailored to the foldable format, while Apple and third-party developers update apps to expand smoothly between the two displays.
Foldables remain a small slice of smartphone sales, but Apple’s entry is expected to lift the category even if manufacturing limits cap availability for months.