A leaker blames a hinge supplier's bad materials for iPhone Duo screen cracks
Buyers still waiting on a Duo may be in the clear if this holds. If yours shows a bump or a crunch at the hinge, go to Apple now.
iPhone Fold Release DateOct 23, $1,999 (iPhone Duo)
Released Guide updated
iPhone Duo is Apple's first folding iPhone. Apple announced it on September 9 at $1,999, and it went on sale October 23. Every report from before the launch is checked against what Apple announced.
Our review: iPhone Duo pros and cons
Read the full reviewThe Duo gets the fold right, and it's a real iPhone in a way that makes the bigger screen useful from day one. It's heavy, it runs warm, and the cameras don't match the rest of the phone, so be sure you want the screen more than anything else.
Thumbs up
- Crease you won't see head-on
- Smart, easy split-screen multitasking
- Fast A20 Pro chip
- Gets through a full day with room to spare
- IP68 water resistance
Thumbs down
- Heavy at 254 grams
- Touch ID instead of Face ID
- Gets warm under load
- Low-light main camera trails the Pros
Where it shines
- Multitasking
Run two apps side by side on the 7.6-inch inner screen, then fold it to a 5.4-inch phone; Apple Pencil works too.
- Travel
On a long flight the outer screen plays up to 44 hours of video, and 20 minutes on a 60W adapter brings it to 50%.
Comparison
Compare phonesHow it compares
Price
Apple iPhone Duo$1,999
Pixel 11 Pro Fold$1,899
Galaxy Z Fold8$1,899.99
Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra$2,099.99Current list prices.
The handset as sold, without a case.
Hours of video playback, as each phone's own company reports it. A phone whose company gives only a typical-use figure or a battery capacity is not on this chart: those are different measures.
If not this one
- If battery life decides itMotorola moto g (2026)
A 5,200mAh battery keeps you going for hours of video, games and streaming.
Quick answers
All questionsQuick answers
How much does iPhone Duo cost?
iPhone Duo starts at $1,999. That's Apple's first foldable, and the price is for the entry configuration.
How much does the iPhone Fold cost in each storage size?
The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 for 256GB, $2,199 for 512GB, $2,599 for 1TB and $3,199 for 2TB. The price is the same in Night Sky and Star White.
When and where can you pre-order the iPhone Fold?
Pre-orders open Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5 a.m. PT in Apple's online store at apple.com. It goes on sale Friday, October 23, at apple.com and at select carriers and partner stores.
All questions
Top questions
Should I buy the iPhone Duo?
The iPhone Duo came out Oct 23, 2026, and its best price today is $1,999 at Apple. For a model this new, we'd buy it if you want it rather than wait for a drop. Price checked Nov. 9, 2026. See the full answer on the Apple iPhone Duo
Is the iPhone Fold called the iPhone Duo?
Yes. iPhone Duo is the name Apple gave its first folding iPhone at its September 9, 2026 event. iPhone Fold was the name used in reports before the launch, and it is still what most people search for.
How thin and heavy is the iPhone Duo?
It is 5.2mm thick open and 11.3mm folded shut, and it weighs 254g. The outer screen is 5.4 inches and it opens to a 7.6-inch screen.
iPhone Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: what is different?
Both open to a 7.6-inch screen. The iPhone Duo costs $1,999 and the Galaxy Z Fold8 costs $1,899.99. The Duo has a 5.4-inch outer screen and the Fold8 has a 5.5-inch one. The Duo is 5.2mm thick open, 11.3mm folded and weighs 254g. The Fold8 is 4.5mm open, 9.7mm folded and weighs 201g. The Duo has a titanium body, an IP68 rating and an A20 Pro chip. The Fold8 has an Armor Aluminum frame, an IP48 rating and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. Both have two rear cameras, 48MP on the Duo and 50MP on the Fold8. The Fold8 is already on sale.
iPhone Fold vs iPhone 18 Pro: what is different?
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and the iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, a gap of $800. Both use the A20 Pro chip, are rated IP68 and come in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB. The Duo has a 5.4-inch outer screen that opens to 7.6 inches. The 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen that does not fold. The Duo weighs 254g, has a titanium body and two rear cameras. The 18 Pro weighs 211g, is 8.75mm thick, has an aluminum body and three rear cameras.
Using it
How big is the screen?
The screen measures 7.6 inches. The cover screen is 5.4 inches.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 256GB to 2TB of storage. There are 4 sizes: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.
Does it have a 120Hz screen?
Yes, the screen runs at 120Hz.
Does it do 5G?
Yes, it does 5G. Sub-6 and mmWave, the fast short-range band included.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 254g.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 48MP main camera, one of 2 rear cameras.
What colours does it come in?
It comes in 2 finishes. Night Sky, Star White.
How sharp and bright is the screen?
The screen reaches 3000 nits at its brightest.
How thick is it?
It is 5.2mm thick. It is 11.3mm folded shut.
What chip is inside?
It runs on Apple A20 Pro.
What software does it run?
It runs iOS.
What is it made of?
It is made of titanium.
Does it fold?
Yes, it opens like a book. Opens out into a tablet-sized screen.
Does it unlock with a fingerprint?
Yes, it unlocks with your fingerprint.
Sizing and fit
What sizes does it come in?
Storage: 256GB 512GB 1TB 2TB. Titanium foldable design, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back
Battery and charging
Does it charge wirelessly?
Yes, it charges wirelessly. It takes up to 25W on a wireless pad.
Water
Can it get wet (shower, pool, swimming)?
It is rated for a dunk in still fresh water, not for showers or swimming. Its rating is IP68. It is tested deeper than one meter (about 3 feet), to a depth the maker sets. That rating is a lab test. It does not cover showers, swimming or diving.
Price and models
When did the iPhone Duo come out?
It went on sale October 23, 2026. Announced September 9, 2026.
Is there a newer one?
No. The iPhone Duo is the current model.
What colors does it come in?
Night Sky, Star White.
In the box
Feb 7, 2024 · First sign of it
Apple is reported to be prototyping two clamshell foldable iPhones
Jul 23, 2024 · Others confirmed it
The foldable moves from concept work into supplier development
Mar 6, 2025 · Design and hardware
Kuo reports a book-style design with 7.8-inch and 5.5-inch displays
Mar 21, 2025 · Design and hardware
Kuo says liquid metal will be used in the hinge
Feb 25, 2026 · Supply chain
A leaker says production-line orders have been placed
May 18, 2026 · Delayed
Trial production reportedly stalls on hinge reliability
Jun 22, 2026 · Supply chain
Supplier reporting says a September unveiling remains the target
Jul 7, 2026 · Delayed
Kuo says the unveiling and customer launch may split
Sep 9, 2026 · Announced
Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable
At a glance
THIS PRODUCTApple iPhone Duo
COMPARE WITHApple iPhone 18 ProDisplay
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $1999
From $1199
Rear camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
Front camera
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
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Sound
Unlock
Buttons
Design
Water resistance
Water resistance matters for workouts, showers, swimming and everyday accidents.
Dynamic Island
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
How it folds
Book-style titanium foldable7.6-inch inner folding OLED with nano-texture finish; supports Apple Pencil (USB-C)
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Cellular chip
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
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Where to buy
| Store | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | $1,999 | Buy |
Price history
- Last 30 days
- No change$1,999 since Oct 23
- Stores we check
- 1Apple
- On sale since
- Oct 23, 2026
- Next model
- None expected soon
- Price checks
- 18 over 18 days
What's in the box
What comes in the box with the Apple iPhone Duo?
Here is what you get when you open it.
iPhone Duo
USB-C Charge Cable1 m
From Apple. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
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iPhone Duo stock is so thin that bots now take online pickup slots within seconds, and resellers are getting double the price. A morning line at an Apple Store is still your best shot.
iPhone Duo orders still take about three months to arrive
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iPhone Duo gets Pencil support while Pixel Watch, Oura and Galaxy Watch owners wait on fixes
iOS 27.2 gave the iPhone Duo Pencil support and Edge Light. Google, Oura and Samsung each confirmed a bug on a watch or ring, and Oura's has an easy workaround.
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TrendForce now expects the iPhone Duo to take 29.8% of foldables in 2027
An analyst forecast puts Apple second in foldables next year, behind Samsung. It says nothing about how the Duo holds up, which is the question for anyone buying one now.
iPhone Duo inner screens are cracking along the fold for some first-day owners
Apple hasn't explained the cracks. If yours goes, the warranty covers it, and an Apple Store has been swapping phones on the spot while a replacement by phone means a hold for the full price.
iOS 27.2 brings Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo
If you bought a Duo to write on, you can now, but only with the USB-C Pencil, and the update's security fixes make it worth installing either way.
Apple confirms iPhone Duo screen cracks and offers AppleCare replacements
Owners with a broken inner screen now have Apple's word on where to get it fixed, even though Apple still won't say why it happens.
iPhone Duo inner screen dies in JerryRigEverything's bend test
Green lines spread across the folding display until it stopped responding to touch. Sand packed into the hinge also kept the phone from closing.
iFixit links iPhone Duo screen cracks to a stress point in the hinge
The reported breaks cluster where several hinge edges meet under the screen. iFixit also gave the Duo a provisional 5 out of 10 for repair, the best score it has given any foldable.
Apple wants to give web pages more of the iPhone Duo's outer screen
Apple is asking web developers how to let pages fill the Duo's outer screen without hiding buttons, and it hasn't given a date. Until then, long pages read better unfolded.
Apple will label the iPhone Duo apps built for its fold
At launch, most iPhone apps look squashed on the Duo's front screen and boxed in on the big one inside. The App Store label is how you'll tell which ones were rebuilt for it.
iPhone Duo's hinge shrugs off 32,000 folds, but the crease gets deeper
A year's worth of folding left the hinge fine and the screen crease worse. Keep the matte cover on: Apple will replace it for $19 with AppleCare+ or $40 without.
Third iPhone Duo grows its inner screen by half an inch
Gurman puts the 2028 model in the high sevens or low eights, and says a zoom camera is on Apple's list with no date.
iPhone Duo 2 prototypes hide Face ID under the outer screen
The $1,999 Duo that goes on sale October 23 unlocks by fingerprint, and Apple hasn't settled whether its successor next fall gets Face ID.
Apple will sell the iPhone Duo by reservation only in Japan and South Korea
If you're in Japan or South Korea and didn't pre-order, book a pickup slot online before you head to an Apple Store on October 23. The rule covers the iPhone 18 Pro Max too.
Apple asks for 44% more iPhone Duos as U.S. orders slip to January
The new 14 million target runs over 12 months, so it keeps Duos coming through next year rather than pulling January deliveries forward.