Overview
- Preorders, which opened Friday, October 16, sold out within minutes on Apple’s website and app, leaving many customers with delivery estimates as late as January 22.
- Apple’s official retail launch is scheduled for October 23, but online stock shortages mean many buyers will not receive units on the launch date.
- Third‑party marketplaces in markets like Mexico already list the iPhone Duo for sale, with the 256 GB model appearing at about 47,999 MXN and multiple installment payment options.
- The iPhone Duo is positioned as a premium foldable with a 5.4‑inch folded screen that opens to 7.6 inches, reported specs including 12 GB of RAM, an A20 Pro chip and dual 48 MP Fusion cameras, and a U.S. starting price near $1,999 for 256 GB.
- Industry observers say Apple’s practice of reserving inventory for official channels can leave limited online allocation at launch, which creates openings for resellers and could widen price and availability gaps for ordinary buyers.