Want an iPhone Duo? You could be waiting until 2027 if you pre-order now
Pre-orders have opened for Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, but supply is already struggling to keep up in Australia.
Some iPhone Duo pre-orders are now facing delivery estimates as late as January 2027, even though the phone officially goes on sale on 23 October.
Here's what to expect if you pre-order the iPhone Duo from major retailers, plus a quick explainer on why delays are happening.
How long will you actually wait for an iPhone Duo?
We checked what the major retailers are telling customers directly on their own site.
| Retailer | What their website says |
|---|---|
| Apple | Ships 22 January 2027 if you're getting it delivered. For pick-up, check back for availability on 24 October. |
| Telstra | This one's been popular, so there's a longer wait than usual. Order today to secure your spot in the queue with free delivery. We'll send it as soon as stock is available. |
| Optus | Back Order: This one's been really popular, so there's a longer wait than usual. To get your spot in the queue, order online for FREE delivery. We'll send you a device as soon as there is stock available. |
| Vodafone | This device is popular and currently in high demand. Order online today with free express delivery and we'll send it as soon as stock is available. |
| JB Hi-Fi | Website advertises delivery date as 9 November for Sydney (postcode 2000) |
| Officeworks | Pre-orders unavailable |
| Harvey Norman | Pre-order now. Release date 23rd October, subject to stock availability due to high demand. Pre-orders are likely to experience extended delays beyond the release date. Estimated delivery timeframes will be communicated when available. |
Keep in mind that delivery estimates can change, so these are based on what retailers were showing at the time of writing.
Why is the iPhone Duo facing major delays?
Apple had reportedly considered a staged rollout, launching first in the US and China before expanding elsewhere.
Instead, it opened pre-orders in more than 70 countries at once, including Australia.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who closely tracks Apple's supply chain, called the move a "major mistake" in his latest Power On newsletter, according to MacRumours.
He said Apple knew supply would be tight but launched broadly anyway, seemingly choosing to stick to its usual launch timing over having enough stock to meet demand.
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