Explained: What is a foldable phone, and why does it cost more?

A foldable phone has a flexible display that folds, so a larger screen fits in a smaller body.

It needs a special display and hinge, which makes it costlier than a regular phone.

Apple’s iPhone Duo went on sale in India on October 23, from Rs 2,99,900.

The 2TB model costs Rs 4,49,900.

Deliveries for some buyers stretch to January 23, 2027.

Beebom reports bank offers, exchange benefits, no-cost EMI and up to Rs 7,000 instant cashback on select cards.

The phone is sold through Apple’s online store and select retail partners such as Croma, Vijay Sales and Reliance Digital, according to Beebom.

Motoroids notes in-store pickup for online orders, subject to local stock, and quick delivery listings on Instamart in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru.

Deccan Herald names Apple Stores in Bengaluru, BKC Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Noida as pickup points.

Demand has pushed delivery dates out, and Deccan Herald says delivery for some buyers has been pushed as far as January 23, 2027.

Motoroids reports that only about 6,000 units may reach India in the first week. Apple has not confirmed this figure.

Deccan Herald adds that Apple reportedly asked suppliers to raise output by 44 percent. This is a report and not an Apple statement.

A MacRumors schedule lists October 23 as the iPhone Duo launch date.

The reports reviewed did not give a full specification list for the India models.

Offers on cards vary by bank, according to Beebom.

Buyers should check Apple’s India website for current prices, offers and delivery dates, as stock and offers can change.

A foldable phone has a flexible display that folds, so that a larger screen fits in a smaller body.

Foldable phones usually cost much more than regular phones because of the folding display and hinge.

Readers should rely on Apple and authorised retailers for the final terms of any purchase.

Apple Store (representative image, not the India launch), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0