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Apple Sets iPhone Duo Preorders for Oct. 16 as Carriers Offer Large Discounts

The foldable ships on Oct. 23 because limited early supply and wide international price gaps are prompting heavy trade‑in and new‑customer incentives.

Overview

  • Apple priced the iPhone Duo at $1,999 for the 256GB model and confirmed preorders open Friday, Oct. 16 with deliveries and in‑store availability starting Friday, Oct. 23.
  • AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the Duo with an eligible trade‑in plus up to $800 toward a device balance for customers who switch and $200 savings per line on online orders.
  • Xfinity Mobile will provide discounts for preorder buyers, with Mobile Plus new customers and existing Diamond members eligible for up to $1,000 off and non‑trade‑in customers receiving $400 off.
  • The Duo combines a 7.6‑inch inner and 5.4‑inch outer Super Retina XDR display, the A20 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM, includes a nano‑texture inner surface to cut glare, and will gain Apple Pencil (USB‑C) support later in 2026.
  • Global comparisons show large price gaps — for example Türkiye and Brazil list much higher dollar‑equivalent prices — and those regional markups plus component limits may restrict who can buy at launch and push carriers to boost promotions.