The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone, announced on 9 September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro. It's also Apple's most expensive iPhone in India. Here's what it costs and how to pay without overspending.

iPhone Duo price in India

StoragePrice (Apple India)
256GB₹2,99,900
512GB₹3,24,900
1TB₹3,74,900
2TB₹4,49,900

Pre-order and availability

  • Pre-orders: from 5:30 PM IST on 16 October 2026.
  • In stores and deliveries: from 23 October 2026.

Bank offers

Apple India lists up to ₹7,000 instant cashback with select American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards, on transactions of ₹10,001 or more, plus no-cost EMI on qualifying cards. On a ₹3 lakh phone, ₹7,000 is only about 2.3%, so your card's regular rewards matter too.

Paying in full vs EMI

  • Pay in full with a high-reward card if you can. HDFC Bank Infinia Metal returns about 3.3% in reward value, worth roughly ₹9,987 on the base model. Watch its monthly redemption caps. Axis Bank Atlas earns 2 EDGE Miles per ₹100.
  • Check your credit limit. A ₹3 lakh purchase needs a high limit, and using over 30% of your limit can dent your credit score for a cycle. See our credit limit calculator.
  • EMI: about ₹49,983 a month over 6 months, or ₹24,992 over 12, before GST on interest and processing fees. Most cards don't give rewards on EMI. Run the numbers with the EMI calculator.

Should you wait?

First-generation foldables often get meaningful discounts and bank offers within months. If you're not an early adopter, the iPhone 18 Pro at ₹1,64,900 is proven technology at about half the price.

FAQs

What is the iPhone Duo price in India?

The iPhone Duo starts at ₹2,99,900 for 256GB. The 512GB, 1TB and 2TB models cost ₹3,24,900, ₹3,74,900 and ₹4,49,900.

When can I pre-order the iPhone Duo in India?

Pre-orders open at 5:30 PM IST on 16 October 2026, and the phone is available from 23 October 2026.

Is there a bank offer on the iPhone Duo?

Apple India lists up to ₹7,000 instant cashback with select American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards on transactions of ₹10,001 or more, plus no-cost EMI.

Sources

✓ Fact-checked 26 September 2026Prices, dates and card terms in this article were checked against issuer websites, official pages and news reports listed under Sources. Card figures come from our database, which is re-verified regularly. Offers change often, so confirm on the issuer's site before you buy or apply. Spotted an error? Tell us.