The 4 domestic mobile carriers announced the prices for the 256GB model of Apple’s foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo,” and began accepting pre-orders. The phone is scheduled to launch on the 23rd, with prices varying by carrier.
The 4 domestic mobile carriers have announced the prices for the 256GB model of Apple’s foldable smartphone, the “iPhone Duo,” and have been accepting pre-orders since 16 September. The launch is scheduled for 23 September.
SoftBank announced a price of ¥419,760 for the 256GB model, NTT DOCOMO ¥436,370, KDDI ¥419,800, and Rakuten Mobile ¥433,000. The price for the same capacity at Apple’s official store is ¥364,800.
If customers choose instalment payments and return the phone after 2 years, the effective out-of-pocket costs are ¥439,690 for DOCOMO, ¥230,300 for KDDI, ¥239,760 for SoftBank, and ¥216,504 for Rakuten Mobile.
By storage capacity, prices are set at ¥459,800–¥477,950 for 512GB, ¥534,800–¥563,310 for 1TB, and ¥649,800–¥677,160 for 2TB. When unfolded, the Duo has a 7.6-inch display, which is larger than that of the previous “iPhone 18 Pro Max.” Landscape-oriented work across two screens is also being highlighted as a key selling point.