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Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo to start at $1,999 as pre-orders open Friday

Apple will take pre-orders for the iPhone Duo on Friday and ship on October 23. The first foldable iPhone starts at $1,999 and comes with camera, biometric and app trade-offs, Engadget reported.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-21 09:21

The device is the most expensive iPhone yet and represents the most radical change to the iPhone in some time, but it lacks some features found on regular models. Engadget reported the Duo has two rear cameras and no dedicated telephoto lens; a 2x optical-quality zoom comes from cropping the 48-megapixel main sensor. The front camera is 12 megapixels instead of 18 megapixels on the latest iPhones, and the main lens lacks the variable aperture reserved for the iPhone 18 Pro.

The Duo uses Touch ID on the side button instead of Face ID. The Action Button is gone, leaving users to silence the phone or reach quick controls through Control Center, though Camera Control remains.

Apple has optimized iOS 27 for the foldable form factor, allowing menus and apps to snap to the two halves of the screen when the hinge is bent. Third-party developers still need to update their apps; Netflix, Zoom and Slack will have launch-day updates, but Engadget reported most developers still have work to do, and some apps may appear stretched or show black bars.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899, $100 less than the Duo, and weighs 201 grams and measures 9.7mm when closed, compared with 254 grams and 11.3mm for the iPhone Duo. Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold also starts at $1,899 and includes a 5x optical telephoto lens. Engadget said buyers already in Apple's ecosystem may find the Duo a strong choice, while those open to trying something different should consider the competition.

Apple's trade-in program offers up to $885 off, depending on the phone traded in. Apple Card installments start at $83.29 per month for 24 months on the base model, and Apple Upgrade with Klarna starts at $57.99 per month for 24 months, with options at the end of the contract to return the device, pay off the balance or upgrade. AT&T offers up to $1,200 in trade-in credit for eligible devices, and T-Mobile offers up to $1,000 in trade-in credit, according to Engadget.