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Where to pre-order the iPhone Duo for best chance of UK early delivery as Apple issues shipping update

iPhone Duo delivery dates have stretched to January 2027, here's the best way to get your hands on it.

iPhone Duo in Night Sky, Star White and unfolded

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Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:43 am

UPDATE: The only UK retailer offering a 23 October delivery date is EE, the rest are promising a delivery of at least four weeks or January 2027.

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The iPhone Duo went on sale last Friday (16 October) and pre-order stock sold out almost immediately.

Only those who were very quick to the mark will be receiving their new foldable phone for this Friday's official launch date (23 October).

Apple said that demand for the new iPhone Duo is “nothing short of extraordinary” as those even half an hour late to pre-order have been given a delivery date of January 2027.

However since then, some shoppers in the US and Japan received messages that their iPhone shipping would be moved up to December. One user on X who had been given a December delivery date has now been told they’ll get the phone on the very first day possible: 23, October.

We're still waiting to see how UK customers will be affected as many retailers are still low or out of stock.

Below, we've given you a full breakdown of where the iPhone Duo is still in stock and how long you'll have to wait for delivery. Plus, we've got the lowdown on the iPhone Duo's fancy new design including colourways, size and feel. today.

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Which UK retailers have the iPhone Duo in stock?

RetailerAvailable outright?Available on contract?Buy nowPriceStock updateDelivery dateCurrysYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at CurrysFrom £1,999Register Your Interest page in placeN/AThreeYesYesPre-order iPhone Duo at ThreeFrom £2,167.84/ From £77.11 a monthAvailable in Star White and Night SkyFrom 14 January 2027AppleYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at AppleFrom £1,999Out of stockFriday 23 OctoberSkyYesYesPre-order iPhone Duo at SkyFrom £47 a month/ £2,262 outrightAvailable in Star White and Night SkyDelivery estimated from January 2027EEYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at EEFrom £1,999Available in Star White and Night SkyUsually dispatched in more than 28 daysMobiles.co.ukNoYesPre-order iPhone Duo at Mobiles.co.ukFrom £77.99 a monthAvailable in Star White and Night SkyDelivered by 12 November 2026John LewisYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at John LewisFrom £1,999Out of stockN/AVodafoneYesYesPre-order iPhone Duo at VodafoneFrom £1,403.60/£58.20 a monthAvailable in Star White and Night SkyFree home delivery. Order before 10:00pm 13 January and get it on 14 JanuaryCarphone WarehouseYesYesPre-order iPhone Duo at Carphone WarehouseFrom £1,299/ from £56.99 a monthRegister Your Interest page in placeN/AO2NoYesPre-order iPhone Duo at O2From £68.57 a monthAvailable in Star White and Night SkyDelivery will take more than 4 weeksVeryYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at VeryFrom £1,999Out of stockN/ATesco MobileNoYesPre-order iPhone Duo at Tesco MobileFrom £72.49 a monthOut of stock for pre-orderDelivered by Friday 23 OctoberAOYesNoPre-order iPhone Duo at AO.comFrom £1,999Out of stockN/A

What are the iPhone Duo UK delivery dates?

You will be able to pre-order the iPhone Duo at a ton of UK retailers. Here's full list of what's currently available and updates on their current delivery dates:

Buying iPhone Duo outright

Buying the iPhone Duo on contract

What are the new features of the iPhone Duo?

iPhone Duo half folded showing back of phone and front screen

iPhone Duo. Sky

As well as bearing a completely new foldable design, the iPhone Duo also has Apple's largest and thinnest phone screen ever. When opened, the device has a 7.6-inch inner display and is 5.2 mm (0.21 inches) thick when unfolded. When closed, it has a 5.4-inch display – which is still 90% of the size of the iPhone 18 Pro screen– and 11.3 mm (0.44 inches) thick.

Both displays are Super Retina XDR and share the same aspect ratio, so content scales proportionally to being open or closed. A premium nano-texture finish reduces glare and reflections, creating a matte surface that minimises crease visibility and feel. Plus, beneath the inner display, a new FaceTime camera stays hidden when not in use to keep the screen uninterrupted.

The displays also feature ProMotion (which keeps your phone scrolling and movement smooth) and Always On (which keeps a dimmed version of your lock screen visible at all time), plus 3000 nits of peak outdoor brightness. Later this year, iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil with USB-C, allowing users to take notes, sketch, or mark up documents on either display.

Last but not least, Touch ID is integrated into the side button to get you in whether iPhone Duo is open or closed.

What colours is the iPhone Duo available in?

The iPhone Duo is available in two colourways: Star White (light silver) and Night Sky (deep navy).

When is the iPhone Duo release date?

The model is currently available to pre-order, but will be available to purchase outright from Friday 23 October 2026. Shipping will also begin from this date.

How much does the iPhone Duo cost?

Text messages and Pluribus streaming on unfolded iPhone Duo in hand

iPhone Duo Sky

Here is a full RRP breakdown for the iPhone Duo:

Can I pre-order the iPhone Duo on Amazon?

No, the iPhone Duo is not currently available to pre-order on Amazon.

While there is a landing page for both colours of the iPhone Duo, the pages display the message 'Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock.'

We're making sure to keep this page updated with the latest stock information, so if the iPhone Duo becomes available on Amazon, we'll be sure to let you know.

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