iPhone Duo Price, Release Date, and How It Compares to Galaxy Z Fold 8

Apple’s first foldable smartphone is officially named iPhone Duo. It starts at $1,999 USD / C$2,999, with pre-orders opening October 16 and shipping starting October 23. It features a 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR display, 5.4-inch cover screen, A20 Pro chip, and grade-5 titanium frame.

Key Takeaways

• Apple’s inaugural book-style foldable is officially branded as the iPhone Duo (not iPhone Fold).
• Pricing starts at $1,999 US / C$2,999 for the 256GB model, scaling up to $3,199 / C$4,799 for 2TB.
• Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. PT, with in-store availability and shipping on Friday, October 23.
• Hardware specs include a 7.6-inch inner nano-texture display, 5.4-inch cover screen, ~5.2 mm thickness when open, and A20 Pro processor.
• Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Duo is heavier (254g vs 201g) but adds IP68 dust/water resistance and native iOS 27 integration.

Apple’s first foldable is officially called iPhone Duo, clearing up earlier naming confusion across search trends ("iphone fold," "apple duo," and "iphone 18 duo").

Pricing (US & Canada)

United States (Apple)

• 256GB: $1,999 (~$83.29/mo on 24-month financing)
• 512GB: $2,199
• 1TB: $2,599
• 2TB: $3,199

*(Official accessories include a $79 case and a $129 folio with kickstand).*

Canada (Apple.ca, before tax)

• 256GB: C$2,999
• 512GB: C$3,299
• 1TB: C$3,899
• 2TB: C$4,799

The regional pricing gap is notable: Canada’s base Duo sits roughly 25% above the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (C$2,999 vs ~C$2,399), whereas the US gap is only $100 ($1,999 vs $1,899).

Release Schedule

• Pre-order: Friday, October 16 at 5:00 a.m. PT.
• In-Store & Shipping (First Wave): Friday, October 23 in the US, Canada, UK, India, and 70+ markets.
• Second Wave: October 30 across 28 additional countries.

Key Hardware Specifications

• Design: Book-style foldable with polished grade-5 titanium frame; thinnest iPhone Apple has shipped at ~5.2 mm open and ~11.3 mm folded. Weight is 254 g. IP68 water and dust resistance.
• Displays: 7.6-inch inner Super Retina XDR with nano-texture; 5.4-inch cover display.
• Internals: Powered by the A20 Pro chip. Battery claims up to 31 hours on the inner screen and 44 hours on the cover.
• Cameras: Dual 48MP Fusion system (main + ultrawide) with 2x optical-quality telephoto; 12MP Center Stage cover camera.
• Colors: Star White and Night Sky.

iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8

For buyers weighing Apple's entrant against Samsung's mature lineup:

• Galaxy Z Fold 8: Lighter (~201 g vs 254 g), generally cheaper outside the US, and features DeX.
• iPhone Duo: Features superior IP68 dust/water protection and runs iOS 27 with deep Apple Intelligence and Siri AI integration. For users embedded in the iOS ecosystem, the Duo eliminates the need to switch platforms.

Sources: Apple Newsroom; apple.com/iphone-duo; MacRumors pricing; CBC Canada pricing; SamMobile Fold 8 comparison.