Apple’s foldable iPhone pre-orders sell out within minutes
Apple's new $1,999 foldable iPhone Duo sold out within minutes of pre-orders opening on October 16. Delivery estimates have been pushed back to 2027, and customers are being warned that walk-in purchases may not be available at launch.
Why it matters
The rapid sell-out highlights strong consumer demand for foldable technology, though analysts suggest limited initial supply may be a significant factor in the immediate stock depletion.
Tech & Startup Desk iPhone Duo. Image: Apple Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, sold out shortly after pre-orders opened on October 16, with delivery estimates pushed back and walk-in purchases unlikely to be available at launch.
Apple’s US online store showed delivery dates of January 25, 2027 across configurations within about 30 minutes of pre-orders opening, according to MacRumors. The device also sold out quickly in China, where launch-day collection and home-delivery slots became unavailable, the World Journal reported.
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