Apple is limiting customers to two iPhone Duo units per pre-order, and the restriction applies not only in the US but also in other regions. Engadget tested the online stores for Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and the US, and each one showed a warning when more than two units were added to the cart. The message read: "A maximum of 2 i Phone Duo can be purchased per customer. Please adjust the total quantity of i Phone Duo in your order before checking out." The warning appeared regardless of the configuration selected.
It is not clear when Apple introduced the cap. Users in Reddit's iPhone Duo community reported that some buyers were able to order more than two units when pre-orders opened on October 16. It is also unknown whether Apple is stopping scalpers who create multiple accounts or use different credit cards to bypass the limit.
The move is not entirely surprising. Apple has described demand for the iPhone Duo as "nothing short of extraordinary," and it pushed shipping dates into 2027 soon after pre-orders began. Engadget's checks show a shipping estimate of January 22 across all stores, so customers who have not yet pre-ordered will likely have to wait until next year. Some buyers have reported earlier delivery slots than originally quoted.
For buyers hoping to receive a unit during the holiday season, retailers may offer a better chance. Best Buy was still listing a November 10 pick-up and shipping date for the 512GB Duo and December 14 for the 256GB model.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing