iPhone Duo wait times averaged 89 days as of October 30, despite a one-week improvement, according to UBS Investment Bank data. The USB Evidence Lab tracker, covering over 30 markets, shows the Duo remains nearly three months behind, while the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max face waits of just five and 18 days respectively. UBS noted that reports of cracked screens are unlikely the main cause of the Duo's delays.
Pre-orders for the Duo slipped to late January within minutes of the October 16 launch, though most launch-day customers received devices. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple allocated roughly 80% of initial inventory to retail stores, with some locations holding as few as 50 units. Apple described demand as "nothing short of extraordinary," though it remains unclear if long waits reflect weak demand or supply constraints.
The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for 256GB, with prices rising to $3,199 for 2TB.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing