Where to pre-order the iPhone Duo for best chance of UK early delivery as Apple issues shipping update
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.
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?
- What are the iPhone Duo UK delivery dates?
- What are the new features of the iPhone Duo?
- What colours is the iPhone Duo available in?
- When is the iPhone Duo release date?
- How much does the iPhone Duo cost?
- Can I pre-order the iPhone Duo on Amazon?
Which UK retailers have the iPhone Duo in stock?
| Retailer | Available outright? | Available on contract? | Buy now | Price | Stock update | Delivery date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currys | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Currys | From £1,999 | Register Your Interest page in place | N/A |
| Three | Yes | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Three | From £2,167.84/ From £77.11 a month | Available in Star White and Night Sky | From 14 January 2027 |
| Apple | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Apple | From £1,999 | Out of stock | Friday 23 October |
| Sky | Yes | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Sky | From £47 a month/ £2,262 outright | Available in Star White and Night Sky | Delivery estimated from January 2027 |
| EE | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at EE | From £1,999 | Available in Star White and Night Sky | Usually dispatched in more than 28 days |
| Mobiles.co.uk | No | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Mobiles.co.uk | From £77.99 a month | Available in Star White and Night Sky | Delivered by 12 November 2026 |
| John Lewis | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at John Lewis | From £1,999 | Out of stock | N/A |
| Vodafone | Yes | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Vodafone | From £1,403.60/£58.20 a month | Available in Star White and Night Sky | Free home delivery. Order before 10:00pm 13 January and get it on 14 January |
| Carphone Warehouse | Yes | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Carphone Warehouse | From £1,299/ from £56.99 a month | Register Your Interest page in place | N/A |
| O2 | No | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at O2 | From £68.57 a month | Available in Star White and Night Sky | Delivery will take more than 4 weeks |
| Very | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Very | From £1,999 | Out of stock | N/A |
| Tesco Mobile | No | Yes | Pre-order iPhone Duo at Tesco Mobile | From £72.49 a month | Out of stock for pre-order | Delivered by Friday 23 October |
| AO | Yes | No | Pre-order iPhone Duo at AO.com | From £1,999 | Out of stock | N/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
- John Lewis | Out of stock
- Currys | Out of stock
- Sky | Jan 2027 delivery
- Very | Out of stock
- Carphone Warehouse | Register Your Interest page in place
- Three | 14 Jan 2027 delivery
- Vodafone | 14 Jan 2027 delivery
Buying the iPhone Duo on contract
- Vodafone | 14 Jan 2027 delivery
- Three | 14 Jan 2027 delivery
- EE | 23 Oct 2026 delivery
- O2 | +4 week delivery
- Mobiles.co.uk | 7 Jan 2027 delivery
- Tesco Mobile | Out of stock
- Sky | Jan 2027 delivery
- Carphone Warehouse | Register Your Interest page in place
What are the new features of the iPhone Duo?
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?
Here is a full RRP breakdown for the iPhone Duo:
- 256GB | £1,999 or £66.63 per month
- 512GB | £2,199 or £73.30 per month
- 1TB | £2,599 or £86.63 per month
- 2TB | £3,199 or £106.63 per month
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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