Pre-order demand for Apple's iPhone Duo exceeds expectations, with delivery delayed to early 2027.

Huo Xing Finance reports that on October 17, Apple stated that pre-order demand for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, was “extraordinary.” Within minutes of pre-orders opening, shipping timelines were pushed from November to December, and later further delayed to late January 2027, affecting all storage configurations—from 256GB to 2TB—and all color options. Apple said it is working aggressively to improve delivery efficiency, with the first shipments set to begin on October 23. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, with the highest configuration priced at $3,200, featuring a 7.6-inch inner display and an iOS experience redesigned specifically for its foldable form factor. Apple is facing widespread component shortages across the consumer electronics industry this year, particularly a shortage of memory chips, which has forced price increases across its entire product lineup. Apple will also launch MacBook Pro and other devices with touchscreens later this month. Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Anurag Rana and Josh Christensen have raised their sales forecasts, expecting iPhone Duo sales to exceed Apple’s previous estimates of 14 million units and $28 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2027. If the device successfully attracts existing iPhone Pro and Pro Max users to upgrade, the overall average selling price of the iPhone line could rise significantly. Apple’s stock rose 0.43% on Friday to $343.46, up 1.61% over the past five days.