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Apple will open pre-orders for its first foldable phone iPhone Duo at 8 pm on October 16, and it will be officially launched on October 23 with a price range of 74,900 to 118,900 yuan. In order to alleviate the purchasing pressure caused by high prices, Apple provides a Trade In exchange program for old phones, and some distributors provide discounts such as additional accessory funds and battery warranty.
Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, is a two-in-one phone and tablet. (Photo/Reuters)
Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, will be available for pre-order on Apple's official website at 8 pm today (16th) and will be officially launched on October 23. Although the lowest price is 74,900 yuan and the highest price is 118,900 yuan, there are still many Apple fans ready to grab a chance. Faced with such a high price, if you want to reduce the burden of purchasing a phone, you might as well take advantage of Apple's official Trade In exchange program, and use your old phone to trade in the price of a new phone, which can help save some money in your wallet.
34 iPhone models available for exchange on Apple’s official website
According to Apple’s latest Trade In price list, a total of 34 iPhone models offer discounts on used models, covering the iPhone 17 series all the way to iPhone X. Among them, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has the highest discount value, with a discount of up to 36,200 yuan, followed by the iPhone 17 Pro at 29,800 yuan, and the third highest discount is the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with a discount of up to 23,500 yuan. As for the older iPhone X, the maximum discount amount is only 1,600 yuan.
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This is the price on October 16, 2026.
However, it should be noted that the Trade In exchange price announced by Apple is the "maximum trade-in amount", which does not mean that every mobile phone can get this price. The actual recycling price will still vary depending on the appearance, function and overall usage condition of the mobile phone.
In addition, when you purchase a machine online through Apple's official website and trade it in with Trade In, the discount amount will not be deducted directly at checkout. Instead, the discount amount will be refunded to the original payment method after Apple receives the old machine and completes the inspection.
Channel discounts include free accessory funds and battery warranty
If you don’t necessarily want to buy a machine from Apple’s official website, there are also some extra discounts on the market, so you can compare them more. Take Jiesheng Communications as an example. It specializes in recycling old phones regardless of brand. It adds an additional 1,000 yuan in accessory credits. You can use the accessory credits on-site to get a bunch of 6-pack toilet paper. In addition, you also have the opportunity to win big prizes such as iPhone 18 Pro.
Landmark Netcom has launched a limited-time offer for members who pre-register in advance, including a second-year battery warranty, giving consumers more protection when purchasing high-priced folding mobile phones. Fans who want to buy an iPhone Duo may wish to compare multiple options based on their own needs to see which purchase method is the most cost-effective.
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