The hype around iPhone Duo is insane. It’s Apple’s first folding phone, and enthusiasts, loyal Apple fans, and long-time foldable customers are all piling in.
While delivery dates for the iPhone Duo already hit January minutes after pre-orders went live on October 16, 2026, Apple now caps orders at two per customer in its online stores.
Why did Apple cap iPhone Duo orders?
Demand is already high, and Apple may be limiting supply. The combination is pushing iPhone Duo delivery dates back considerably. Amidst all this, if you try to check out with three units right now, Apple’s store will warn you about the two-units-only limit per customer.
That notice appeared across American, British, Japanese, and Spanish stores, for every configuration (via MacRumors). I couldn’t add more than two units to my cart either; it didn’t matter which color or storage configuration I tried.
Apple hasn’t said why, but I bet it’s to stop scalpers, resellers who buy up stock and flip it for profit. Dozens of Duos are already on eBay, some priced above $5,000. It’s unclear when the cap began, though.
Can you still get an iPhone Duo?
Yes, but patience is key. All the stores we tested show a January 22, 2027 delivery estimate. So, a new order lands next year. Some buyers report earlier slots than first quoted, but I’d still treat it as a hopeful sign.
Other retailers may help: Best Buy’s pickup dates were November 10, 2026, for the 512GB variant and December 14 for the baseline variant with 256GB of storage, though that might change depending on the available stock.
You can also check with your carrier about any iPhone Duo schemes. My advice: order one now if you want it, and skip the scalper markup.
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