The iPhone Duo, introduced as Apple's first foldable screen smartphone, was met with intense interest during the pre-order process. It was stated that the model's stocks were exhausted in a very short time after global pre-orders began on October 16.
While it was reported that users who were able to place orders in the first wave are expected to receive their devices as of October 23, it was stated that delivery dates for those who ordered later have been extended until January 2027.
PRODUCTION PROCESS STRUGGLING TO MEET DEMAND
It is assessed that limited stock, in addition to high demand, was effective in the model selling out quickly. In leaks that previously came to the agenda, it was claimed that Apple was experiencing some difficulties on the production line.
It is stated that the hinge system used due to the foldable design and the production of special screen technology aimed at reducing reflections make it both more costly and time-consuming. This situation is said to limit the number of devices that can be offered to the market.
The intense demand was also reflected on second-hand platforms. It was observed that some users posted sales listings before the device even reached them, and that prices in the listings were far above the official retail price. While the starting price of the iPhone Duo in the US was announced as 1,999 dollars, the price of the top version with 2 TB of storage is at the 3,199 dollar level. It was reported that prices in second-hand listings have risen to as high as 5,200 dollars.
News Source: 12punto
