iPhone Duo pre-order deals announced on AT&T — here's how to save $1,200

Today (Oct. 9), AT&T announced pre-order savings for the iPhone Duo that start on Friday, October 16. Apple's first foldable iPhone was announced during Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.The new iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, making it one of the more expensive folding phones, including compared to the rival $1,899 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. As of this writing, only Xfinity has announced preorder deals for the iPhone Duo. So, AT&T's offer might be your best bet to save a couple bucks for now.AT&T is offering new and existing customers up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. If you're switching to AT&T, you can get up to $800 toward your current device balance.Additionally, AT&T is offering savings of $200 per line if you order online.Again, AT&T pre-orders start on Friday, Oct. 16, with the iPhone Duo being available the following Friday on Oct. 23.If you're not on AT&T or not looking to switch, general pre-orders will open at 5:00 P.T. on Friday, October 16 across all major markets via the Apple Store. Here's how you can secure your pre-order, with tips to avoid missing out.Quick LinksiPhone Duo: up to $885 w/ trade-in @ Apple StoreiPhone Duo: preorder October 16 @ T-MobileiPhone Duo: waived activation fee @ VerizoniPhone Duo: preorder October 16 @ AT&TiPhone Duo: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Xfinity Mobile Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideiPhone Duo — I ranked the 9 biggest reasons to buy Apple’s first foldableMacBook Ultra and iPad mini 8 tipped for October 27 Apple event — here's what we know10 Apple products we expect at the 'Welcome Home' event on Oct. 13 — HomePad, Apple TV 4K and much more Sign up to the Tom's iGuide weekly newsletter with coverage on everything from product launches to software updates, this is your go-to source for the latest updates on all the best Apple content. Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.Something to share? Send secure tips on Signal: scyo1.55.