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Only four days until pre-orders open, but you can already make your selection today. Apple is opening pre-orders for the iPhone Duo in the online store and the Apple Store app. If you specify your color, storage capacity, and payment method now, all you have to do is submit your order on Friday.
The final stage before the iPhone Duo goes on sale begins today. Apple announced at the end of September that pre-orders would be available starting October 12th. As of today, the pre-order function is activated on the German iPhone Duo sales page.
The actual pre-order period starts on Friday, October 16th, at 2 PM. Delivery will begin on October 23rd; the device will also be available in Apple Stores on that day.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo can be prepared starting today in the online store and in the Apple Store app.
- Pre-orders start on Friday, October 16th, at 2 pm, with delivery beginning on October 23rd.
- In Germany, the iPhone Duo costs from 2,299 euros, in Austria from 2,319 euros, and in Switzerland from 1,999 francs.
- Storage capacities range from 256 GB to 2 TB; the top model costs €3,799 in Germany.
This is how the preparation works
Apple calls this pre-order process "Get Ready." In the online store or the Apple Store app, you select the color and storage capacity and enter your payment method. Then, on Friday at 2 PM, simply submit the prepared order.
Two colors are available: Starry White and Night Sky, as well as four storage levels. A power adapter is not included; the box contains only the device and a USB-C charging cable. The iPhone Duo works exclusively with eSIM; there is no slot for a nano-SIM card.
How much the iPhone Duo costs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
The prices are already listed in all three stores. In Austria, the price is €20 higher than in Germany for each storage tier.
| Memory | Germany | Austria | Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256 GB | 2,299 euros | 2,319 euros | 1,999 Swiss francs |
| 512 GB | 2,549 euros | 2,569 euros | 2,199 Swiss francs |
| 1 TB | 3,049 euros | 3,069 euros | 2,599 Swiss francs |
| 2 TB | 3,799 euros | 3,819 euros | 3,199 Swiss francs |
In Germany, Apple also offers the device in 24 interest-free installments, starting at €95.79 per month for the entry-level version. When trading in an older device, Apple offers a credit of between €30 and €1,020 in Germany, between €40 and €880 in Austria, and between CHF 30 and CHF 700 in Switzerland.
Dates until the start of sales
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 12 | Preparing for pre-order in the online store and in the Apple Store app |
| Friday, October 16, 2 p.m. | Pre-orders have begun, along with the start of orders for the iPhone Duo Case and Folio |
| Friday, October 23 | Delivery and sales in Apple Stores |
| Friday, October 30 | Launch in 28 more countries and regions |
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland are among the first wave. The corresponding Apple accessories can also be ordered starting Friday: The iPhone Duo Case costs €89 in Germany, and the Folio with stand costs €149.
Why preparation is worthwhile this time
I wouldn't skip the preparation for the iPhone Duo. Several reports indicate that Apple's first foldable iPhone will have limited availability at launch. Anyone who only starts looking for color and storage options at 2 PM on Friday will waste minutes in which their delivery date could already be pushed back.
If you're still undecided, comparing it to the iPhone 18 Pro before ordering can help. This preparation is non-binding until the order is submitted.
What configuration have you already prepared – or is the iPhone Duo too expensive for you in every storage capacity? Tell us in the comments if you'll be ordering on Friday at 2 PM.
