As December commences, an anomaly in iPhone’s traditional market behavior unfolds. The standard iPhone 17 has become notably scarce across both the U.S. and pivotal international markets.
In an unexpected twist, the iPhone 17 Pro Max now enjoys greater availability than its standard counterpart in numerous regions, a striking deviation from usual trends where premium models typically face initial stock depletion.
This year, the basic iPhone 17 is proving to be an extraordinary triumph for Apple. Prospective buyers now encounter a delivery wait of three to seven business days for the iPhone 17.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max remains sufficiently stocked in diverse locales, though select storage variants may be temporarily unavailable. Notably, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air exhibit no such shortages in the markets assessed last Friday.
BGR has diligently monitored iPhone 17 delivery timelines since the initiation of preorders. Every Friday—excepting Black Friday—we present delivery estimates for the four new iPhone models, utilizing data harvested from Apple’s online platforms spanning the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, and Japan.
This method entails simulating order placements across all available color and storage configurations to extract shipping estimates from Apple’s system.
Stock Improves for All iPhone 17 Models
Insights from this week reveal that Apple is progressively addressing the burgeoning demand for the iPhone 17. Shipping predictions for the iPhone 17 Pro Max have shown improvement compared to prior weeks.
Notably, in the U.S., the 256GB, 512GB, and 2TB versions are currently available. However, the 1TB variant commands a wait period of 3-5 days in North America, escalating to 7-10 days in China. The following figures delineate shipping estimates contingent on the selected storage configuration of the iPhone 17 Pro Max:
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: 3-5 business days (U.S.—1TB model, Canada—1TB/2TB model); 3-5 to 7-10 business days (China—1TB model); available (U.S.*, Canada*, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China*, Japan)
- iPhone 17 Pro: in stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Japan)
- iPhone 17: 3-5 business days (U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan); 5-7 business days (U.S., Canada)
- iPhone Air: in stock (U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, China, Japan)
An IDC report released this week indicates that the iPhone 17 series is poised to deliver record-breaking quarterly and annual results for Apple.
Furthermore, the iPhone 17 has catalyzed unexpected growth within the broader smartphone sector. Current assessments suggest robust demand for the iPhone 17 persists into December.
Source link: Bgr.com.
