The Apple iPhone Duo is available for pre-order starting today, but supply is extremely limited. Within hours of launch, Apple’s online store showed a shipping date of January 22 across multiple countries including the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, India, Australia, New Zealand and China. Despite the original plan for October 23 shipping after a week of pre-orders, most buyers will face significant delays.
Even checking various color and storage combinations, including the higher-end 1TB and 2TB variants, did not improve availability, indicating broad supply constraints. Analyst Jeff Pu had predicted this scarcity, noting only 6 million units will be produced this year, down from the initial 7 million target. For comparison, Apple expects to sell 72 million iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units combined by year-end.
The first wave of pre-orders spans over 70 countries and regions. While local Apple stores may have limited stock for pickup starting October 24, and third-party retailers might have some inventory, availability appears scarce globally. The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky colors.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing