The first generation
Apple announced iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026 as its first foldable iPhone.
Apple: The first generationChecked Nov 3, 2026
iPhone Duo
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A good time to buy.
The sources we checked give little reason to expect a replacement soon.
Reviewed Nov 3, 2026
Sources & notes
Behind the advice
Successor timing is unconfirmed
PhoneArena’s successor roundup labels the next Duo unannounced. Rumor expectations do not establish an Apple release schedule.
PhoneArena: Successor timing is unconfirmedChecked Nov 3, 2026
Models covered
Duo is Apple’s first foldable iPhone. Its update schedule is still unknown.
What remains uncertain
Only one generation is established. Second-generation timing in rumor roundups is unconfirmed; we do not assume Duo follows the regular iPhone’s annual schedule.
What we checked
Apple’s Duo announcement and targeted searches for a second generation, including PhoneArena’s current roundup. This is a bounded review of launch timing; delivery and regional availability are excluded.
- The first generation Checked Nov 3, 2026
- Successor timing is unconfirmed Checked Nov 3, 2026
Release history
Announcement datesDates come from manufacturer announcements.
Release timeline
- Announced
- Sep 9, 2026
- Time since announcement
- 1 monthAs of Nov 3, 2026
- iPhone DuoCurrent model
The timeline shows launch order. The spaces between models are equal.