Apple's First Foldable iPhone Duo Launches in Israel Amid High Demand
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Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, launched in Israel on October 23, with initial buyers receiving devices. Most pre-orders will be delivered on Sunday due to weekend warehouse closures. Demand has greatly exceeded supply, with some current orders facing up to 90-day waits. The device features dual screens, a titanium frame, and advanced camera technology, and was described by Apple's CEO as a revolutionary change.
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- Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo launched in Israel on October 23.
- Demand for the iPhone Duo has significantly exceeded supply globally and in Israel.
- The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch internal display and a 5.4-inch external screen.
- Prices for the iPhone Duo in Israel range from NIS 8,199 to NIS 13,999.
- Apple CEO John Ternus called the device a revolutionary change for iPhones.
The first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, officially launched in Israel on Friday, October 23, with initial buyers receiving their devices. Israel was included in Apple's first wave of global launches for the new model, making it available on the same day as in other Apple stores worldwide. However, most pre-order customers will receive their devices on Sunday, as warehouses are closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Pre-orders began on October 16, with prices varying slightly among retailers. For example, at Pelephone and Partner, the 256GB model costs NIS 8,199, while other retailers like HOT and iDigital have higher prices, with the 2TB model at iDigital reaching NIS 13,999. In comparison, the U.S. price starts at $1,999 before taxes. Partner has pledged to match lower prices found at KSP for officially imported devices. Pelephone is offering pre-order customers a lifetime warranty, free shipping, a backup battery, and up to NIS 3,000 trade-in value for old devices. Demand for the iPhone Duo has significantly outstripped supply, with initial global delivery dates pushed to late January 2027 and the first batch in Israel selling out quickly. Apple described the pre-order demand as "exceptional." Current orders may face delivery times of up to 90 days from some retailers. The iPhone Duo features a 5.4-inch external screen and unfolds to reveal a 7.6-inch internal display, 50% larger than the iPhone 18 Pro Max screen, and is touted as Apple's thinnest iPhone when open. It includes a matte nano-texture coating to reduce reflections and crease visibility on the internal screen, both supporting ProMotion and Always On display with up to 3,000 nits brightness. The device is powered by the A20 Pro chip with an advanced cooling system and dual batteries, a titanium frame, dual 48-megapixel rear cameras (main and ultrawide, no telephoto), and a FaceTime camera under the internal display. It uses side-button fingerprint recognition instead of Face ID and supports eSIM only. The iPhone Duo is available in Star White and Night Sky. Apple CEO John Ternus called the device "the most revolutionary change to iPhone since the original iPhone" upon its September unveiling.
