iPhone Duo: Pre-Order Now Before It Sells Out

Quick summary: iPhone Duo pre-orders are live: 5 a.m. Pacific, 8 a.m. Eastern. I expect carriers to sell out within an hour and Apple’s dates to slip fast. Here’s where to order and how not to lose your spot.

Key takeaways

• Pre-orders open at 5 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET.
• Have Best Buy, Apple and your carrier all open, and refresh a few minutes before.
• If you get put in a queue, don’t refresh.
• I expect the white 512GB to be one of the most popular configs. My backup is dark blue.

Where to pre-order

• Best Buy
• Verizon
• Apple, AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity and Spectrum through their own sites

Why this launch matters

This is a completely different form factor for Apple: short and wide, opening and closing like a book. Pen support is coming, at least after an update. There are rumors of an iPhone Duo Max next year, and 2027 could bring a new tri-fold, updated foldables and maybe even a slideable phone. Prices are higher than ever, but it’s an exciting time for tech.

What I think will sell out

My prediction is that it sells out within an hour at carriers, and Apple’s dates start getting pushed back right away. The 2TB might also go fast since Apple won’t make many. I’m aiming for the white 512GB, and I’ll grab dark blue or another size if I have to.

Pre-order tips

1. Open Best Buy, Apple and your carrier in separate tabs.
2. Start refreshing about five minutes before.
3. If you’re put in a queue, don’t refresh.

Get your accessories ready

• BENKS cases
• dbrand iPhone Duo cases
• OhSnap Snap Grip stand
• PopSockets Low-Pro grip and Kick-Out

Did you get one? Let me know in the comments.