Overview
- Apple began global sales of the iPhone Duo on October 23, 2026 through apple.com, the Apple Store app and select Apple Store locations with limited walk‑in availability.
- The Duo uses a book‑style foldable design with a 7.6‑inch inner screen, 5.4‑inch outer screen, A20 Pro chip, eSIM‑only support and a side‑button Touch ID; China pricing starts at ¥15,999 for 256GB.
- Supply‑chain reports say first‑batch production is roughly 2 million units with assembly by Foxconn China and an overall unit yield near 60%, and China’s initial allocation was reported under 200,000 units.
- Apple published iOS 27.1 SDK support, an iPhone Duo simulator in Xcode 27.1 and a new App Store 'Made for iPhone Duo' badge while major apps including QQ and WeChat have pushed Duo‑specific updates.
- Strong early demand has led Apple to raise its 12‑month shipment target in supply‑chain reports and could lengthen wait times for buyers while retailers use staged pickup rules and in‑store demos to manage fulfillment.