Apple has finally begun sales of its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, in India and other global markets. However, unlike previous iPhone launches, stores in India have not seen long queues of buyers waiting to get their hands on the new device. This is because walk-in purchases are reportedly not available in India, and customers can only collect their pre-ordered units from the stores. Several buyers are also facing long delivery timelines, with many orders to arrive in January 2027. So, those who have not booked the iPhone Duo may have to wait for a few months to get their hands on it. However, Apple has set aside some units for walk-in buyers in select countries.
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Apple iPhone Duo walk-in purchases: List of countries
Apple has confirmed to 9To5Mac that it has reserved some iPhone Duo units for customers visiting its retail stores without a pre-order in select countries. Do note that these units are limited and may sell out quickly due to high demand.
Customers can check for walk-in stock at Apple Stores in the United States, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Macao, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Walk-in inventory is also available at most Apple Stores in Italy.
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Can you buy the Apple iPhone Duo without a pre-order in India?
No. India is not among the countries where Apple has made the iPhone Duo available for walk-in purchases. So, buyers in India will have to rely on pre-orders for now.
The waiting period could also be a concern for those planning to purchase the device. Some customers who placed their orders early are seeing estimated delivery dates in January 2027.
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Apple iPhone Duo price in India and colours
The iPhone Duo is Apple’s most expensive iPhone yet. Its price starts at Rs 2,99,900 for the 256GB variant. The 512GB model costs Rs 3,24,900, while the 1TB version is priced at Rs 3,74,900. The top-end 2TB variant costs Rs 4,49,900. Apple is offering its first foldable iPhone in two colour options: Star White and Night Sky.
It remains to be seen how well the iPhone Duo performs in the market. iPhone Duo’s high price and limited availability can influence buying decisions. The coming weeks should provide a clearer picture of consumer demand for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.
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