New Delhi, October 16, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Apple on Friday opened pre-orders in India for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, from 5:30 p.m. IST, with official sales scheduled to begin on October 23.
The launch marks Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone segment. The company says the device features the largest display ever offered on an iPhone while also being its thinnest iPhone to date.
The iPhone Duo has attracted significant attention following the announcement of its pricing, making it one of the most expensive smartphones launched by Apple. The 256GB variant is priced at Rs 2,99,900, while the 512GB, 1TB and 2TB models cost Rs 3,24,900, Rs 3,74,900 and Rs 4,49,900, respectively.
Despite the premium pricing, industry reports indicate strong consumer interest, with global shipments expected to approach six million units in 2026.
Customers can pre-order the device through Apple’s online store, authorised retail partners and leading offline retail outlets.
The iPhone Duo features a book-style folding design, with a 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR inner display and a 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR outer display. Apple claims the inner screen offers 50 per cent more viewing area than the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Both displays support ProMotion technology and Always-On functionality, with peak outdoor brightness of up to 3,000 nits. The inner display also features a nano-texture finish designed to reduce glare.
The smartphone is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chipset, paired with a custom vapour chamber cooling system. It runs iOS 27, which has been redesigned to take advantage of the foldable form factor.
The software automatically adapts as the device is opened, closed or used at different angles. Features such as Split View allow users to run two applications side by side, while saved app pairs are designed to make multitasking quicker.
The device also brings back Touch ID, integrated into the side-mounted power button.
For durability, the handset features a Grade 5 titanium build, Ceramic Shield protection on the rear, Ceramic Shield 2 on the front and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Photography is another key feature of the iPhone Duo. The smartphone is equipped with a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with integrated 2x telephoto capability, alongside a 48-megapixel Fusion Ultra Wide camera that supports macro photography.
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