Apple’s first foldable iPhone is only a week away. Like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, the iPhone Duo opens like a book, bridging the gap between a standard phone and a tablet with a 5.4-inch outer screen and a large foldable 7.6-inch inner display.
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Preorders for the new iPhone Duo are now up and running. You can trade in your old phone for up to $885 off, with the latest iPhones netting y…
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Following its debut at Apple’s September event, iPhone Duo preorders went live Friday, giving shoppers their first chance to reserve the company’s highly anticipated foldable phone. It sold out almost immediately on Apple’s site, but it is available from other retailers and carriers.
Starting at $1,999, the Duo is Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet, but history suggests few buyers will actually pay full price. While official promotions remain limited ahead of launch, CNET’s shopping experts are already tracking where the best carrier trade-in offers, retailer incentives and preorder bonuses are likely to appear. We’ll continue updating this guide as new deals go live.
Apple iPhone Duo preorder deals
Preorders for the new iPhone Duo are now up and running. You can trade in your old phone for up to $885 off, with the latest iPhones netting you the biggest discount. Plus, you’ll get 3% cash back when you purchase with your Apple Card.* If you don’t want to pay for the entire phone upfront, you can also lease it for $58 per month over 24 months with Apple Upgrade.
Just note that all of Apple’s preorder stock has sold out. The device is now backordered until January.
Save up to $885 with trade-in (update: on backorder)
You can score savings on the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in at Best Buy. The latest Apple phones will net you the biggest discount, but devices from Google, Samsung and plenty of smaller brands are also accepted. Just note that it doesn’t look like it will be carrying any unlocked models — you’ll have to choose between AT&T and Verizon. Choosing AT&T can get you up to $1,200 for your trade-in device, and Verizon is offering up to $1,000 off.
Plus, you’ll score some cool freebies as well. With your purchase, you’ll get up to three months of Apple Fitness Plus, Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple TV for free.
Save up to $1,200 with trade-in
So far, the only iPhone Duo deal at Verizon is that it’s waiving activation and upgrade fees for customers on its Simplicity Plan who enroll in its Verizon Loyalty program. Verizon is also offering some big savings on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max right now.
No activation or upgrade fees
AT&T has the iPhone Duo available for preorder right now. You’ll be able to get up to $1,200 off the new phone with a trade-in. The exact amount depends on the type and condition of the device you’re trading in.
T-Mobile now has the iPhone Duo available for preorder. Adding a new line and porting your number on an Experience Beyond Plan can net you up to $1,000 off your purchase. If you have a device to trade in, you can still save up to $1,000. You can also save up to $730 on most plans with a trade-in. Senior citizens, military and other categories have special offers as well.
Save up to $1,000 with new line or trade-in
You can preorder the new phone at Xfinity. You can save up to $1,000, but there are a few catches. You have to open a new Mobile Plus line, be on a payment plan and trade in a qualifying device. The exact amount you’ll get depends on the condition and type of phone you’re trading in.
When will the iPhone Duo be released?
The iPhone Duo is available for preorder today. It will hit shelves next Friday, Oct. 23.
How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
Apple’s first foldable phone has a pretty hefty price tag. The base model starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage. If you need more space for all your apps, movies and multitasking, Apple also offers higher storage tiers, with the maxed-out 2TB model costing up to $3,199.
What colors does iPhone Duo come in?
The iPhone Duo comes in two colors: star white and night sky black.
Should I get the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro?
This is subjective, but you should consider whether you want the convenience of an iPhone-iPad hybrid or prefer a focus on portability. If you choose the iPhone Duo, you get a massive 7.6-inch inner display that acts like a mini tablet, an outer cover screen that hits 3,000-nit peak brightness, and special split-screen multitasking tools. However, you will lose some advanced camera features, like the iPhone 18 Pro’s new variable aperture system, and you will have to deal with a thicker, heavier phone that costs much more than the regular Pro’s $1,199 starting price.
Where can I order the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone Duo is available to preorder from Apple and all big US carriers and retailers. This includes your favorites like T-Mobile, Best Buy, AT&T and more. But we’ll find every preorder deal available to help bring the price down as they drop, including carrier promotions, trade-in offers and retailer bonuses. We’ll keep this page updated as more deals come in.
Aashna Gheewalla
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Aashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates and trying out different restaurants.
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