Want Apple's first folding iPhone? You might be waiting until 2027

Apple’s first folding iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is set to have a delayed launch with shipping estimates pushing into January 2027. This extended wait time comes after preorders opened late Friday night, with shipping times already slipping to the end of December 2026 and early 2027. The situation mirrors the delayed delivery of Apple’s previous folding phone, the iPhone X with Face ID, and even the limited Jet Black iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Apple’s supply chain constraints seem to be the primary driver behind the extended wait period. With shipping estimates already extending into the new year, it is likely that Apple will need to ramp up production to meet the high demand. The big question now is how quickly Apple can meet this demand.

Other new iPhones, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, are also showing delivery estimates ranging from mid-October through mid-November, depending on the configuration. This suggests that Apple is facing similar supply chain challenges across their product lines.

For those eager to get their hands on the iPhone Duo sooner, alternative retailers such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Red Pocket may have different inventory and delivery estimates. It is worth checking different combinations of colors and storage configurations to find the best deal.