Vodafone opens iPhone Duo pre-orders from £27.45 a month plus upfront fee

Vodafone has opened pre-orders for the new iPhone Duo, with prices starting at £27.45 a month plus £100 upfront on a plan offering 1GB of data. 

Customers choosing an Unlimited SuperMobile premium 5G+ connectivity plan will pay from £50.46 a month, also with £100 upfront. Vodafone says SuperMobile costs £3 a month more than its equivalent full-speed Xtra plans.

The operator says a trade-in of up to £855 could be offered depending on phone. Its Trade-in Guarantee provides a valuation upfront, with the saving applied towards monthly payments or settling an existing Phone Plan.

The iPhone Duo is available with interest-free device finance over terms of up to 48 months and a choice of upfront payments. Vodafone’s Lifetime Service Promise includes battery health checks, battery replacements and a lifetime warranty, subject to eligibility and conditions.

SuperMobile uses Vodafone’s 5G+ FastTrack service, which the operator claims delivers speeds up to four times faster than standard plans in busy areas.

The plans also include a minimum download speed guarantee of 15Mbps within 5G+ coverage. Vodafone says customers can leave without an exit fee if the guarantee is not met, subject to its terms.

Security features include Secure Net Mobile, offering protection against malicious websites and phishing, alongside identity monitoring and AI-powered warnings about suspected scam calls.

SuperMobile Premier customers also receive an inclusive OneNumber connectivity plan for an Apple Watch, normally priced at £7.50 a month.

“The snag for Apple is that many of us have gone off the big phone contract. We keep our phones for longer now, or go SIM only, and plenty of us are perfectly happy with a refurbished device. More people are working out that they can buy a handset outright and pay just £10 a month for minutes, texts and data.

Uswitch mobile expert Ernest Doku commented: The snag for Apple is that many of us have gone off the big phone contract. We keep our phones for longer now, or go SIM only, and plenty of us are perfectly happy with a refurbished device.

“More people are working out that they can buy a handset outright and pay just £10 a month for minutes, texts and data. A starting price of £1,999 is a lot, but the iPhone Duo is a lot of phone – and given the hype surrounding Apple’s first foldable, stock will be in short supply regardless of the asking price.