iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable, can be ordered from Friday 16 October. In Italy preorders open at 2pm, which is 5am in California, and the starting price is €2,369 for the 256 GB version. You will have to wait until 23 October to find it in the shops.
Prices in Italy
The Italian price list is already live on the Apple Store and covers four storage options:
- 256 GB: €2,369
- 512 GB: €2,619
- 1 TB: €3,119
- 2 TB: €3,869
There are two colours, stellar white and night sky. The cost is higher than that of other high-end foldables, and the jump from 1 to 2 TB, €750, is the steepest in the whole range. Apple also offers instalment payments: in the United States there is a 24-month leasing programme, while Apple has yet to announce any specific financing options for Italy.
How preordering works
Apple lets you get ready in advance: if you choose your model, storage and colour and save the configuration in your basket before orders open, checkout should take just one step when they go live. The in-store sale date is 23 October, but an Italian outlet urges caution over rumours of production difficulties. These are unconfirmed reports, not statements from Apple.
What it offers
According to Apple, the inner display is 50% larger than that of the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Folded, it is still an ordinary phone: the outer screen is 5.4 inches and offers 90% of the area of the iPhone 18 Pro.
- A20 Pro chip and dual-battery architecture
- 48-megapixel main camera with 2x telephoto and a 48-megapixel ultra-wide with macro mode
- Front camera with Center Stage and a second one under the inner display for FaceTime
- IP68 resistance to dust and water splashes
- iOS 27 with Siri AI
One detail that matters to buyers in Italy: Siri AI debuts in beta, in English only, and is initially not available in the European Union. In other words, that feature will not be usable straight away on the models sold here.
Accessories and protection
At launch there is the Folio case with a stand, in navy blue or taupe, and the two-part Case in sand or navy blue. Both work with MagSafe and 25 W Qi2 charging. With a phone costing over €2,000, it makes sense to consider AppleCare+, including the version covering theft and loss. We have already covered the replaceable anti-crease layer.
Who it’s for
If you want a phone you can also use as a small tablet, for reading, writing or running two apps side by side, this is the natural candidate. If you simply want a good iPhone, you will spend less and get more from a conventional model.
Our verdict
Apple is late to foldables and arrives with a price that makes no attempt to chase anyone. It is a consistent choice: the first model is there to stake out territory, not to sell millions. The real point to watch, for buyers in Italy, is the initial absence of Siri AI in Europe: paying full price for a flagship without its most heavily advertised feature is a compromise Apple should explain better. If you are in no hurry, waiting for the first independent reviews and real delivery times is a good idea. If you want it right away, it is worth having your basket ready tomorrow at 2pm.
Written by the SpazioiTech newsroom with the help of AI tools, from facts verified across at least two independent outlets, and checked before publication. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.
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