Apple’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, sold out within five minutes of going on sale on quick-commerce platform Blinkit in Delhi-NCR on Friday, October 23, 2026. Blinkit founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the sell-out on X, but did not say how many units were available, which has left the scale of the demand open to debate.
The news drew a wave of reactions online, with some users joking that India is a “rich nation” given the phone’s starting price of Rs 2,99,900.
What Blinkit Said
In his post, Dhindsa said Blinkit launched the iPhone Duo at 8:15 am on Friday, only in Delhi-NCR, and that all units sold out within five minutes. He added that the company is working on getting more stock in the coming weeks.
Blinkit has not announced a restock date, according to Storyboard18. Dhindsa did not disclose the number of units listed, as multiple outlets noted. Several X users pointed to this gap and asked whether the stock was a handful of phones or a larger batch.
How Blinkit Got Apple Products
Blinkit partnered with Apple earlier to bring its products to customers on the platform. NewsBytes reported that on September 18, Dhindsa announced the availability of the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 across markets including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Storyboard18 said Blinkit had listed the products in cities including Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow on those launch days.
This time, the iPhone Duo was limited to Delhi-NCR.
India Pricing and Features
The iPhone Duo has a 7.6-inch flexible inner display that folds into a compact form with a 5.4-inch outer cover screen. It is powered by the A20 Pro chip and has a 48MP Dual Fusion camera system in a titanium frame, according to reports of the India launch.
Apple’s India prices are Rs 2,99,900 for 256GB, Rs 3,24,900 for 512GB, Rs 3,74,900 for 1TB and Rs 4,49,900 for 2TB.
Scenes at Apple Stores
ANI reported long queues and large crowds at Apple’s Saket store inside Select Citywalk Mall in Delhi as the phone went on sale. A buyer told ANI that the phone would become popular, though the price is definitely a factor.
My Mobile India reported that walk-in sales were not available in India, with only customers who had confirmed online pre-orders and a scheduled pickup slot able to receive the phone. It said the crowds included pre-order customers and visitors who came for demonstrations. This matches Apple’s earlier statement that stores in India would hand over only phones that had been ordered online.
Also read- Few iPhone Duo Units for Walk-In Buyers on Launch Day, Apple Says, as Online Orders Slip Into 2027
Why Supply Is Tight
Pre-orders opened on October 16 and sold out quickly worldwide, pushing delivery estimates for some buyers to late January. Reuters has reported that the foldable’s tight-fitting hinge makes it more complex to manufacture than a regular iPhone, and analysts expect it to take time for Apple to scale up output.
For India, BusinessToday, citing Mint, said about 6,000 units were expected in the first week. That is an estimate that Apple has not confirmed, and it suggests why a quick-commerce batch could vanish within minutes.
Online Reaction
Some users on X questioned whether the sell-out proved much without unit numbers. One commenter asked whether Blinkit had sold two units or five, while another suggested Apple could have priced it even higher and still sold out. Another user wrote that the sell-out means “we are rich nation,” a line that was picked up in headlines.
Why It Matters
The episode shows how quick commerce has become a launch channel for premium electronics in India, but it also demonstrates how little a sell-out headline can say without stock data. The phone’s price of over Rs 3 lakh puts it in a niche, yet demand for the first batch of supply has outstripped what is on offer.
What Happens Next
Blinkit says more stock is coming in the coming weeks, but has not given a date or a city list. Apple’s stores continue to hand over pre-orders, and delivery for new online orders is slipping into 2027 in many cases. Buyers should check Apple’s India site and Blinkit’s app for updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast did the iPhone Duo sell out on Blinkit?
Within five minutes of going live at 8:15 am on October 23 in Delhi-NCR, according to Albinder Dhindsa.
How many units did Blinkit have?
Not disclosed.
When will Blinkit get more stock?
Dhindsa said the company is working on more stock in the coming weeks, with no date given.
What is the iPhone Duo price in India?
From Rs 2,99,900 for 256GB to Rs 4,49,900 for 2TB.
Can I buy it at an Apple Store in India without a pre-order?
Not according to reports. Stores are handing over online orders only.
What does the iPhone Duo offer?
A 7.6-inch foldable inner screen, a 5.4-inch cover display, an A20 Pro chip and a 48MP camera system.
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