iPhone Duo off to strong start, but supply may be the real challenge

Apple opened iPhone Duo pre-orders in India on October 16 at Rs 2,99,900, with delivery estimates for new orders slipping to January 2027 in under an hour. IDC and Counterpoint analysts expect 150,000–200,000 units sold in India by year-end, but attribute the delays to limited launch supply.

• iPhone Duo starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India, Apple's most expensive iPhone yet
• Delivery estimates for new pre-orders slipped to January 2027 within an hour
• IDC expects 150,000–200,000 iPhone Duo sales in India by December 2026
• Counterpoint projects Apple will take 25% of global foldable shipments in 2026