Last month, Apple announced its first foray into the foldable game with the iPhone Duo. With a short and wide passport-style display, it's been the talk of the town before it's even available for pre-order. Here’s everything you need to know about pre-ordering your new iPhone Duo ahead of the October 23 release date.
What are my options to pre-order the iPhone Duo?
You can pre-order the iPhone Duo outright through Apple's store or Apple's Amazon page. If you'd like to pair your phone with a mobile plan you can do so through Vodafone, Optus, or Telstra.
Before you make your purchase, here are a few things to consider:
- Do you want the iPhone Duo outright or on a plan? You can pre-order an iPhone Duo from a mobile provider as part of a phone plan or as a one-off purchase.
- Which iPhone Duo model do you want? Decide which of the two colours and what storage size you want. Are there any plan extras you might want?
- Which iPhone Duo deal is best? Compare providers and their plans to find the best deal and availability for your iPhone Duo pre-order. Even if you've purchased it outright, you might be able to save money by switching to a cheaper provider or plan.
Pre-ordering the iPhone Duo on a plan
The new iPhone Duo are now available for pre-order, ahead of an October 23 release date. Compare 36-month mobile plans and deals for the iPhone Duo below.
Click here to compare all iPhone Duo plans.
Pre-ordering the iPhone Duo for outright purchase
If you're looking to pre-order the iPhone Duo outright, you can do so through Apple's website, Amazon, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, or other local electronics retailers.
How much is the iPhone Duo in Australia?
The iPhone Duo, which is Apple's first foray into the foldable game, starts at $3,499 for a 256GB model. If you're after the highest 2TB configuration, it'll set you back as much as $5,899, making it Apple's priciest device yet.
Here's the full pricing for the new 2026 iPhones:
| Phone | RRP | Check price on |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 18 Pro (256GB) | $2,099 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro (512GB) | $2,499 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro (1TB) | $3,299 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro (2TB) | $4,499 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max (256GB) | $2,299 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max (512GB) | $2,699 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max (1TB) | $3,499 | Amazon |
| iPhone 18 Pro Max (2TB) | $4,699 | Amazon |
| iPhone Duo (256GB) | $3,499 | - |
| iPhone Duo (512GB) | $3,899 | - |
| iPhone Duo (1TB) | $4,699 | - |
| iPhone Duo (2TB) | $5,899 | - |
What's the cheapest way to pre-order an iPhone Duo?
Whether you pre-order your iPhone Duo on a mobile plan or outright, you’ll end up paying roughly the same for the phone itself – barring any special deals that might pop up. The cost difference comes from the mobile plan portion of your overall spend (i.e. your monthly data allowance, network connection, and additional plan perks).
If you purchase your iPhone Duo outright, it gives you the flexibility to sign up to a cheap mobile plan from a smaller provider, effectively saving you money in the long run.
Known as
Mobile Virtual Service Operators
(MVNOs) these smaller providers buy access to the Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone networks and
resell it at a low price. They can do this because they tend to offer no-frills plans, and have fewer overheads , forgoing brick-and-mortar stores for online-only services.
MVNOs offer SIM-only plans, so you have to bring your own handset. If you purchased your iPhone 17 outright, that’s you.
Here are the cheapest mobile plans in our database of 28 mobile providers, with various minimum monthly data allowances. To help account for introductory discounts, we've ordered them by total cost over 24 months:
When will I get my iPhone Duo pre-order?
If you pre-order your iPhone Duo between October 15 and the October 23 release date, you should be among the first people in Australia to receive one. Just keep in mind that wait times for more popular models can blow out quickly, so if you want to get an iPhone Duo as early as possible, pre-order sooner rather than later.
People living in major metropolitan areas may very well get theirs on release day, though it might take a couple of days longer than that. If you live further out, it can depend on your location.
Can I still get an iPhone Duo if I don't pre-order?
You can absolutely still get an iPhone Duo if you don't pre-order. Although it may take a little longer. You could always brave the release day lines at an Apple Store, but you shouldn't have to wait too long if you buy one online through a mobile provider or retailer.
Hannah Geremia
Digital Content Editor
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