The delivery time of some configurations of the just-released iPhone 15 Pro was quickly postponed to November, indicating strong demand for the high-end versions of Apple’s new product line.
Four iPhone 15 models went up for pre-order in more than 40 countries on Friday, followed by Their presentation at an event on Tuesday. U.S. shipments of the high-end Pro Max model, which starts at $1,199, were quickly pushed back from September 22 to mid-November.
Shipping of the blue and black iPhone Pro Max models has been delayed to October 16, while the natural and white models have been delayed to November 13. The delay affects all storage capacities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which comes with improved cameras and a larger screen. The order began execution at 5 a.m. in California.
Apple analysts, investors and fans have long used shipping delays to gauge the popularity of new models. It’s an inexact science: Supply chain snags, inventory and logistics issues can have as much of an impact on delivery times as they do on demand.But Friday’s delay shows that Apple is seeing healthy growth in these phones, including in China, where it’s already available Worry about rebound.
iPhones account for about 50% of Apple’s sales, and the company is counting on the new models to help reverse three quarters of declining sales.
Shipping of all iPhone 15 Pro Max models in China has been delayed until November, with standard iPhone 15 Pro versions requiring a three- to four-week wait. China’s Meituan platform leveraged Apple’s dealer network to process $27.5 million worth of iPhone 15 orders within just 30 minutes of pre-orders opening.
The wait time for the iPhone 15 Pro Max in Canada is six to seven weeks, while the wait time for the natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max is up to eight weeks in Australia, Japan, the UK, India, Canada, France and Germany. These lags may continue to increase as bookings progress.
Buyers of the standard iPhone 15 Pro with the smaller screen are also seeing delays, affecting all colors in certain storage capacities. The phones start at $999, and as of Friday afternoon, wait times in the U.S. are until October 23rd. So far, the only base-level iPhone 15 models experiencing delays are the pink iPhone 15 Plus (all storage capacities) and the pink and green standard iPhone 15s.
The delays are affecting home deliveries, meaning shoppers may have better luck heading to stores. Early in-store pickup is still available at some of Apple’s approximately 270 retail locations in the United States. The natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max appears to be the best-selling phone yet, but it’s available in extremely limited quantities in stores and online.
Pro Max prices start at $100 more Compared with last year, the rush for pre-orders shows that Apple’s pricing strategy is not losing customers.
When pre-orders started, many users reported they were unable to make transactions for several minutes, and Apple’s Mobile Store app crashed on launch or during the ordering process. The issues mainly affect customers trying to trade in an iPhone or using Apple’s annual upgrade program. It could also indicate strong initial demand.
The iPhone 15 Pro series is a major update to last year’s models, adding a titanium casing, improved camera zoom capabilities, and a faster processor based on 3nm architecture.
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