Brief
Apple opens iPhone Duo pre‑orders in UAE for October 16
Pre‑orders start at 4 pm on Friday, with four storage options and optional AppleCare+.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple will begin accepting pre‑orders for its new foldable iPhone Duo in the United Arab Emirates at 4 pm on Friday, October 16, according to Gulf News. The phone will be sold through the Apple UAE online store and is expected to appear at retailers such as Noon Minutes and Sharaf DG, with official sales and deliveries commencing on Friday, October 23.
What happened
The iPhone Duo, described as a book‑style foldable device, will be offered in two colours – Night Sky and Star White – and four storage capacities. Prices start at Dh8,499 for the 256 GB model, rising to Dh13,599 for the 2 TB version. Apple also provides a trade‑in credit of Dh160 to Dh3,260 depending on the device and condition, and optional AppleCare+ coverage costs Dh1,349, bringing the starting price of a 256 GB model with coverage to Dh9,848.
What the reports add
Gulf News details the Duo’s specifications, noting a 5.4‑inch outer screen and a 7.6‑inch inner display, both with 120 Hz refresh rates, a Grade 5 titanium frame, reinforced hinge, Ceramic Shield 2, and IP68 rating. The device runs on Apple’s A20 Pro chip with enhanced Apple Intelligence, offers up to 31 hours of video playback on the inner screen, and supports an Apple Pencil, Touch ID in the power button, and eSIM only.
What was said
The article does not quote any individual, but attributes all details to Gulf News.
How it came about
Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo at its September 9 event in Cupertino, California. Gulf News’ coverage follows earlier Felo News pieces on other high‑value tech launches in the UAE, such as the ASUS ProArt laptop pre‑orders on October 8 and the iPhone 18 Pro Max resale surge in Dubai on September 18.
Key facts
- iPhone Duo pre‑orders in the UAE start at 4 pm on October 16 (gulfnews.com)
- Four storage options range from Dh8,499 to Dh13,599 (gulfnews.com)
- Official sales and deliveries begin on October 23 (gulfnews.com)
- The device features a titanium frame, dual 48‑MP cameras and an A20 Pro chip (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “iPhone Duo Pre-Orders Begin in UAE: Prices, Features, and Preparation Tips”
