BGR has diligently monitored inventory levels for the iPhone 17 lineup each Friday since the models were released for online purchase.
The tracking commenced on pre-order day, September 12, and continuing more than two months later reveals persistent stock limitations across various regions, notably in North America.
This diligent observation has involved cataloging the shipping delays indicated by Apple’s regional online outlets to assess demand. Over time, several noteworthy trends have emerged.
For instance, the iPhone 17 Pro Max consistently sold out first, vanishing from the inventory on the initial pre-order day.
Perhaps more astonishing is the continued unavailability of the base iPhone 17 model, which disappeared from shelves during the first weekend of pre-orders, remaining absent in significant markets like the U.S. since that time.
In contrast, the base iPhone 17 Pro has come back into stock in all monitored regions, a shift worth noting. The iPhone Air, meanwhile, has rarely exhibited shipping delay estimates online—China being a remarkable exception last month, as the slender device only debuted in the nation mid-October after obtaining local regulatory approvals.
Interestingly, this week has seen improvements in iPhone 17 stock availability within the U.S., which previously experienced more severe supply constraints.
Conversely, some European markets are grappling with renewed shipping delays compared to the preceding week.
Notably, the base iPhone 17 model is now facing longer wait times than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, marking a significant development for Apple’s entry-level offering.
Updated Shipping Delay Estimates for iPhone 17
Each week, a thorough stock evaluation is conducted on Apple.com, which encompasses the local online retail platforms for the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, and Japan.
This includes simulating purchases of all available iPhone storage and color variants across each market. The store promptly provides shipping delay estimates for those models currently out of stock. Here are the latest delivery estimates for this week in the specified countries:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3-5 business days (U.S., Canada, U.K., Switzerland, Germany, China); presently in stock (France, Ireland, Japan)
- iPhone 17 Pro: in stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
- iPhone 17: 1-2 weeks (U.S., Canada), 7-10 business days (Germany, Switzerland); readily available (U.K., France, Ireland, China, Japan)
- iPhone Air: accessible (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
The data suggests that consumers who have yet to procure an iPhone 17 variant can anticipate either immediate availability or delivery within two weeks. It is plausible that other international markets, not monitored weekly, may be experiencing similar stock inadequacies.
Prospective buyers aiming to secure one of the four new iPhones before Christmas should perceive minimal obstacles in doing so. The iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro are available instantly online in the aforementioned regions, and are likely also in local Apple retail locations.
Nevertheless, the precise stock levels maintained by Apple across various markets remain uncertain. Shipping times may extend once inventory runs dry, as observed this week in Germany and Switzerland, although they can also fluctuate positively on a daily basis.
For instance, the shipping estimates for the base iPhone 17 have shown slight improvements in the U.S. compared to last week.
Source link: Bgr.com.
