Apple's first foldable iPhone is here, it sold out in minutes: Price in India and wait time

Apple has finally launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and the excitement is off the charts. Pre-orders for the premium device opened globally on Friday, October 16, and the response was massive. Within minutes of the sale going live, the first batch completely sold out in the US and several other markets.Massive demand pushes delivery to JanuaryThe rush for the new iPhone Duo was so high that shipping dates have already been pushed far back. The phone is officially set to hit stores on October 23. However, buyers who missed the initial morning rush are now seeing their delivery estimates pushed all the way back to January 25, 2027.This rapid sellout shows strong initial interest as Apple finally enters the foldable market to challenge early leaders like Samsung. Following this strong response, Apple shares even rose 2% in premarket trading on Friday.However, Apple has not disclosed how many units were actually available during this first window. Because of this, experts say it is hard to tell if the long wait times are purely due to crazy demand or if Apple just had a limited supply for the launch. iPhone Duo price in IndiaIf you want to buy the iPhone Duo in India, you will need a very big budget. It is Apple's most expensive phone yet. The base 256GB model is priced at a whopping Rs 2,99,900. For users who want the maximum possible storage, the top-tier 2TB version will cost Rs 4,49,900. In the US market, the base model starts at $1,999. Buyers can choose from two sleek color options: Star White and Night Sky.Top features and specsApple has designed the iPhone Duo with a book-style folding mechanism that looks a bit like a passport when closed. On the outside, it has a pocket-friendly 5.4-inch cover screen. When you open the device, it reveals a massive 7.6-inch Super Retina XDR inner display, turning the phone into a mini-tablet. Apple has also added a special nano-texture finish to the inner screen to help reduce the folding crease and block out reflections.Under the hood, the iPhone Duo is powered by the top-tier A20 Pro chipset. This processor is designed to deliver pro-level performance and handle heavy multitasking with ease. For photography, the phone packs a powerful dual 48-megapixel rear camera setup. This includes a Fusion Main camera and an Ultra Wide lens that fully supports high-quality macro photography.To make sure the software matches the new hardware, the phone runs on iOS 27. Apple has completely reimagined this software version to make using a folding screen smooth, familiar, and easy to navigate. Finally, to make extra room for a larger dual-battery system, Apple has completely removed the physical SIM card tray. This means the iPhone Duo is strictly an eSIM-only device.- Ends