iPhone Duo India price, pre-order time and sale date
iPhone Duo costs from ₹2,99,900 in India. Pre-orders open at 5:30 PM IST on Friday, 16 October 2026, and it is available from Friday, 23 October, according to Apple India's iPhone Duo page. Below: every price and what GST is inside it, Apple's card offer, the six Apple Stores and their hours, and how the eSIM-only phone works with Airtel, Jio and Vi.
- Pre-order: Friday, 16 October, 5:30 PM IST (12:00 UTC, the same moment worldwide)
- In stores and first deliveries: Friday, 23 October
- Price: from ₹2,99,900 (256GB), including GST
- Colours: Star White and Night Sky
iPhone Duo price in India
| Storage | Price (MRP) | Of which GST at 18% | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256GB | ₹2,99,900 | ₹45,747 | $1,999 |
| 512GB | ₹3,24,900 | ₹49,561 | $2,199 |
| 1TB | ₹3,74,900 | ₹57,188 | $2,599 |
| 2TB | ₹4,49,900 | ₹68,629 | $3,199 |
Apple India lists "Maximum Retail Price (inclusive of all taxes)", checked on 13 October 2026; both colours cost the same. Mobile phones are taxed at 18% GST, a rate the September 2025 GST changes left in place (ClearTax), so the GST column is 18/118 of the price. At the 7 October exchange rate (₹96.47 to the dollar), the 256GB model is about $3,109, against $1,999 before sales tax in the US. Full ranking: iPhone Duo price in 40 countries.
Apple's card offer: ₹7,000 instant cashback
Apple India advertises ₹7,000 instant cashback on iPhone Duo with eligible cards. Its terms say the cashback works only with qualifying American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards, on orders of at least ₹10,001, for up to two orders per rolling 90-day period, and that the offer can be changed or withdrawn without notice (Apple India). With it, the 256GB model comes to ₹2,92,900.
Apple India also accepts other credit and debit cards, Net Banking, UPI and Payment on Delivery, according to the same page.
Pre-order at 5:30 PM, pick up from 23 October
Pre-orders open on Apple's online store and the Apple Store app at 5:30 PM IST on Friday, 16 October (the time in every country). The first orders are delivered or ready for store pickup on 23 October; later orders get later dates, as happened within two days of the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order (how delivery dates slip).
Apple Stores in India and their hours
| Store | Where | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|
| Apple BKC, Mumbai | Jio World Drive, Bandra Kurla Complex | 11 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Apple Borivali, Mumbai | Sky City Mall, off Western Express Highway | 11 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Apple Saket, New Delhi | Select CITYWALK, District Centre, Saket | 11 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Apple Noida | DLF Mall of India, Sector 18 | 11 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Apple Hebbal, Bengaluru | Phoenix Mall of Asia, Bellary Road | 11 AM – 10 PM daily |
| Apple Koregaon Park, Pune | The KOPA, Koregaon Park | 11 AM – 9:30 PM Mon–Fri, to 10 PM Sat–Sun |
Hours from each store's page on apple.com/in for the week of 13 October (Apple store list). Apple has not announced special hours for 23 October. On the iPhone 18 Pro launch day in September, its Indian stores opened early at 8 AM and stayed open until 10 PM, ANI reported (via NewKerala). Check your store's page in the week of the launch. For pickup, bring your order number, a government-issued photo ID and the QR code from Apple's pickup message.
eSIM only: Airtel, Jio and Vi
iPhone Duo has no SIM card slot, so your number must move to an eSIM. Apple's eSIM list for India (Apple Support):
- Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vi all support eSIM Carrier Activation, where the operator assigns the eSIM to your iPhone.
- Airtel and Jio also support eSIM Quick Transfer, which moves your number from your old iPhone to the new one during setup, without contacting the operator. Vi is not on that list, so Vi users should plan to activate through Vi.
- Airtel warns that after an eSIM request, incoming and outgoing SMS stay barred for 24 hours, including OTPs (Airtel). Do not switch on a day you need bank OTPs.
More on the setup: iPhone Duo eSIM setup.
Trade-in values in India
| Your old iPhone | Apple Trade In, up to |
|---|---|
| iPhone 17 Pro Max | ₹81,500 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | ₹67,000 |
| iPhone Air | ₹55,500 |
| iPhone 17 | ₹45,000 |
Top values on Apple India's trade-in page on 13 October; the real value depends on condition and storage. Apple India takes Mac, iPad and Apple Watch trade-ins only in its stores, not online. In the best case, a 256GB Duo comes to ₹2,18,400 after trading in an iPhone 17 Pro Max (how trade-in works).
Is it cheaper to buy in Dubai?
On list price, yes. The UAE Apple Store charges AED 8,499 for the 256GB model, about ₹2,23,200 at the 7 October rate, roughly ₹76,700 less than in India. But under India's Baggage Rules 2026, a returning resident arriving by air can bring in goods worth ₹75,000 duty-free, and customs duty is charged on the value above that (Gulf News). That duty takes much of the saving, and you lose the Indian card offer, so check the current duty with CBIC before you buy abroad.
Quick answers
- How much is iPhone Duo in India? ₹2,99,900 (256GB), ₹3,24,900 (512GB), ₹3,74,900 (1TB) and ₹4,49,900 (2TB), including GST.
- When can I pre-order iPhone Duo in India? Friday, 16 October at 5:30 PM IST.
- When is the iPhone Duo sale date in India? Friday, 23 October 2026, online and in Apple's six Indian stores.
- Is there a bank offer? ₹7,000 instant cashback with eligible American Express, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank cards, Apple says.
- Does it work with Jio, Airtel and Vi? Yes, all three support eSIM on iPhone; only Airtel and Jio support Quick Transfer from an old iPhone.
Sources
- Apple India: Buy iPhone Duo (prices, offer terms and payment options), Apple Trade In and the store list and store pages, checked 13 October 2026
- Apple Support: Wireless network providers that offer eSIM on iPhone; Airtel: eSIM
- ClearTax: GST on mobile phones; Gulf News: India's new customs rules
- Apple Newsroom: Apple unveils iPhone Duo; exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API, 7 October 2026
