One-line summary
This is an update/follow-up to the iPhone Duo launch coverage. At 8 PM on October 16, 2026, Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo officially opened preorders in China, with general sale on October 23. JD.com reservations exceeded 2 million as of October 15, and the China model starts at RMB 15,999 for 256GB.
Event Overview
iPhone Duo was unveiled at Apple's fall event in the early morning of September 10, 2026 Beijing time (September 9 U.S. time) as Apple's first foldable iPhone. This preorder phase is new progress after the launch: according to Jiemian News on October 15, iPhone Duo preorders open at 8 PM on October 16 and general sale begins October 23. Reservations on JD.com surpassed 2 million (2.214 million shown on the product page), and the China model starts at RMB 15,999 for 256GB.
Key Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Preorder time | 20:00, October 16, 2026 (Beijing time) |
| General sale | October 23, 2026 |
| JD.com reservations | Over 2 million (2.214 million on product page, Oct 15) |
| China pricing | 256GB RMB 15,999 / 512GB RMB 17,999 / 1TB RMB 21,499 / 2TB RMB 26,499 |
| Colors | Starlight White, Midnight |
| Display | 5.4-inch outer screen folded; 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR unfolded; inner screen 50% larger than iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Channel policy | First batch on JD.com requires on-site activation at delivery; non-compliant orders are cancelled |
| Market premium | Dewu marketplace quotes for multiple variants rose about 15.9%–27.3% between Oct 13 and Oct 15 |
| Supply forecast | TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo projects Q3 2026 assembly shipments of 0.5–1 million units; supply-chain sources cite a yield of about 65% |