iPhone Duo preorder deals — the best discounts to watch before October 16

(Image credit: Tom's Guide / Jeff Parsons) iPhone Duo preorders don't start until October 16 at 8:00 a.m. ET — but that doesn't mean you can't start hunting for deals and discounts now. Apple's first foldable device was announced during the company's "Surprise and Shine" event and will be available for purchase on October 23.The new 5.4-inch phone and tablet in one device opens up to revel a huge 7.6-inch nano-texture display starts at $1,999, making it Apple's most expensive phone yet. That's a tough pill to swallow in today's economy, but I'm here to help you find the best iPhone Duo preorder deals well in advance of the release date.iPhone Duo preorder deals have yet to start, but the Apple Store is already offering $35 to $885 in credit via trade-in. For example, an iPhone 8 Plus will land you a $35 credit, whereas an iPhone 17 Pro Max will get you the maximum $885 off credit. I expect to see many more iPhone Duo preorder deals in the weeks to come as carriers release their own offers.Below I've listed the best early deals on Apple's iPhone Duo from top carriers and retailers.What you need to know (Image credit: Future)Current iPhone 18 Pro Max orders are seeing delays, with deliveries showing October 14 to October 21. Considering the strong interest in the iPhone Duo, we expect much longer delivery times with this model — so placing a pre-order as soon as possible is critical if you want to get it with the least amount of wait.So far, Apple and major carriers are set to sell the iPhone Duo. While we expect other MVNOs to sell Apple's first foldable phone, it may be a long while before it happens. At the same time, we suspect that unlocked versions of the Duo might be in short supply due to demand.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 DuoShop more deals 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. Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus.