The iPhone Duo is now available to preorder at $1,999

Apple has made waves with the debut of the iPhone Duo, a foldable smartphone unveiled during their "Surprise and Shine" event. This device boasts a 5.4-inch outer screen that transitions into a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR display when unfolded. Notably, it supports the Apple Pencil and features a Touch ID sensor for fingerprint identification.

The phone offers an IP68 rating, includes Ceramic Shield 2 on the back, and the front display is also protected by Ceramic Shield. Powered by the same A20 Pro chipset as the iPhone 18 Pro, the Duo comes with a 48-megapixel fusion camera, although it lacks variable aperture. Available in Star White and Night Sky colors, the base model starts at $1,999 for the 256GB variant.

Pre-orders from Apple and Best Buy start on October 23rd. Several carriers are offering promotions: AT&T provides up to $1,200 off with trade-in, $800 reward card, or $200 per line for new activations. T-Mobile offers up to $1,000 off with trade-in on select plans, and Verizon waives the $40 activation fee with a 36-month payment plan at 0% APR or a bundled Simplicity Pro package.