The iPhone 17 Pro Max became the first new model to sell out during preorders, which commenced on September 12. Shortly thereafter, Apple also exhausted its inventory of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17, while the iPhone Air remained abundantly available.
Over nearly a month of tracking shipping estimates for the quartet of new iPhones since the start of preorders, it is evident that Apple grapples with significant stock shortages globally, particularly affecting the iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17.
Conversely, the iPhone Air is readily accessible in nearly all regions surveyed.
Recent reports reveal an unexpectedly high demand for these devices. While it is customary for the Pro and Pro Max variants to generate robust sales post-launch, the marked interest in the standard iPhone 17 is somewhat surprising.
This base model has garnered attention not just for its capabilities but also for being more akin to its Pro counterparts than any previous iterations. Priced at $799, the standard iPhone 17 emerges as an attractive offering in the current market.
Consumers who delayed their purchases face shipping delay estimates extending from 2-3 weeks for select models and even 3-4 weeks for others. Those who preordered one of the three predominant iPhone 17 models before mid-September’s sellout should have already received their devices by now.
Prospective buyers eager to secure an iPhone 17 at this juncture may have less fortunate outcomes, subject to regional constraints. Notably, in certain markets, shipping estimates have now elongated to as far as 3-4 weeks for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Mid-October iPhone 17 Shipping Estimates
For the past month, our weekly simulations have examined Apple’s online storefronts across various countries, testing every conceivable storage option and color combination for the four iPhone models.
These simulated transactions involved purchasing unlocked devices without any trade-ins. As of the morning of October 10, the following shipping estimates have emerged for various markets concerning the desired iPhone model:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 2-3 weeks (U.S., Switzerland), 3-4 weeks (Canada, China), in stock (U.K., France, Germany, Ireland, Japan)
- iPhone 17 Pro: 1-2 weeks (China), 2-3 weeks (U.S., Canada, Switzerland), in stock (U.K., France, Germany, Ireland, Japan)
- iPhone 17: 2-3 weeks (U.S., U.K., China), in stock (Canada, Switzerland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan)
- iPhone Air: in stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Japan), not available pending regulatory approval (China)
This analysis indicates that demand for certain models, particularly the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro, continues to outstrip supply in North America, Switzerland, and China.
Surprisingly, the iPhone 17 has reportedly sold out in both the U.S. and the U.K., despite previously being in stock. The iPhone Air remains readily available in most regions except China.
It’s worth noting that these estimates may shift as Apple receives new inventory. Consumers are encouraged to check with local Apple retail stores and carriers for the latest stock updates.
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