iPhone Duo pre-orders opened today in the U.S. and select other countries, but customers who have not yet ordered face significantly longer wait times at Apple. Customers who pre-ordered right at 5 a.m. Pacific Time are set to receive their iPhone Duo on launch day, Friday, October 23.
By 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time, however, Apple's U.S. online store was already showing a shipping date of January 25 for every iPhone Duo configuration, including the Star White and Night Sky finishes in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities. Apple's shipping estimates reflect both supply and demand, and it is unclear how much supply was available on the first day of pre-orders. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said iPhone Duo supply would be limited, following earlier reports of potential manufacturing challenges and low production yield.
With shipping times now extending into 2027, the iPhone Duo can no longer arrive through Apple's online store before Christmas. Customers may still be able to buy one earlier by visiting an Apple Store on launch day, though based on how quickly shipping dates slipped, inventory at most locations is likely to be very tight for walk-in buyers. The phone is also available at resellers such as Best Buy.
Apple Store pickup was briefly offered during pre-ordering but has now been disabled. Apple says customers should check back on Saturday, October 24 for updates on pickup options.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing