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iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, will open for pre-orders on October 16, with deliveries starting October 23, later than the usual September launch for other models.
- Analyst Jeff Pu predicts iPhone Duo shipments in 2026 will be limited to 6 million units, down from an earlier estimate of 7 million, due to production slowdowns caused by “hinge constraints.”
- In comparison, Pu expects 72 million units of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to ship by the end of the year, highlighting the significantly smaller supply of the iPhone Duo.
- Despite its high starting price of $1,999, obtaining an iPhone Duo at launch may be challenging due to limited availability rather than low demand.
