Apple Calls iPhone Duo Demand ‘Extraordinary’ as Orders Slip to 2027

Apple said demand for the iPhone Duo has been extraordinary after available inventory fell sharply within minutes of pre-orders opening.

Pre-orders began October 23 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time (12:00 UTC). Apple initially listed October 23 delivery, but estimates soon moved to November and reached January 25 by about 5:30 a.m. Pacific Time (12:30 UTC).

Apple’s website no longer offers iPhone Duo delivery in 2026; customers ordering now are being given early-2027 estimates. In a statement to the Financial Times, Apple said it was working to get the device to customers as quickly as possible.

iPhone Duo pricing and first deliveries

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and costs up to $3,199 for 2TB of storage. The first orders are scheduled to arrive October 23.

Apple has not said whether walk-in inventory will be available at its retail stores that day. Its website indicates that customers should check back on October 24 for possible store-pickup availability.

Reports before the pre-order launch suggested supplies could be constrained by manufacturing difficulties. Apple has sometimes reduced waiting times during past limited-supply launches, but it has made no guarantee that these orders will arrive early.