Malaysia ranked world's fifth-cheapest place to buy foldable iPhone

Malaysia is the world’s fifth-cheapest market for Apple’s first foldable iPhone, with the 256GB iPhone Duo priced at US$2,334.

Apple's iPhone Duo's inner display when unfolded

The U.S. has the lowest price at $1,999, followed by Hong Kong at $2,231, Canada at $2,265, the UAE at $2,314 and Malaysia at $2,334, according to Japanese price comparison site Nukeni.

Nukeni compares Apple Store prices across 37 countries and territories, converting local prices using exchange rates.

Prices are higher elsewhere in Southeast Asia. The 256GB Duo costs $2,406 in Thailand, $2,439 in Singapore, $2,501 in Vietnam and $2,543 in the Philippines.

Malaysia is Southeast Asia's third-richest country by nominal GDP per capita, behind Singapore and Brunei, according to the International Monetary Fund.

Apple unveiled the Duo alongside the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in the U.S. on Sept. 9. It has a 5.5-inch outer display that unfolds into a 7.8-inch screen, uses Touch ID instead of Face ID and features two 48-megapixel rear cameras.

Pre-orders in Malaysia will open Oct. 16, with sales beginning Oct. 23.

At the other end of the ranking, Türkiye is the world's most expensive place to buy the 256GB Duo at $4,730, more than twice the U.S. price.

Brazil is the second-most expensive market at $4,281. India is the most expensive in Asia and third-most expensive globally at $3,129.