Apple iPhone Duo goes on sale in India as foldable smartphone demand surges

Apple’s first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, has officially gone on sale in India, marking a major arrival in the country's rapidly expanding premium consumer technology sector.

Strong consumer demand for the flagship device has seen estimated delivery timelines on Apple’s Indian online store stretch into late January 2027 within days of pre-orders opening. In India, walk-in store inventory is restricted, with primary availability reserved for customers who placed orders online for collection at flagship stores in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Noida, as well as selected retail partners.

iPhone Duo price in India

The device is available in Star White and Night Sky finishes, spanning four storage tiers:

Key specifications and features

Unveiled by Chief Executive Officer John Ternus, the iPhone Duo is powered by Apple’s A20 Pro processor and operates on iOS 27, incorporating built-in Apple Intelligence features. The device pairs a 5.4-inch OLED outer screen with a 7.6-inch flexible inner display. Both screens feature Dynamic Island cutouts, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and local peak brightness up to 3,000 nits.

For photography and video, the handset carries a 48MP main rear camera system, complemented by a 12MP outer front camera and an under-display FaceTime camera on the interior screen. Apple claims up to 24 hours of battery endurance on a single charge via USB-C.

Offers and market outlook

To support the domestic rollout, Apple has tied up with leading Indian banking institutions, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and State Bank of India, to offer instant card discounts of up to ₹7,000 alongside no-cost EMI schemes for up to 12 months. Trade-in allowances for existing devices reach up to ₹81,500.

Market research firm IDC projects that Apple’s entry into the foldable segment will accelerate adoption worldwide, forecasting that the company will account for 44 per cent of total foldable market value by 2026.