iPhone Duo: Latest Buyer Wait Times

As of October 30, UBS Investment Bank data revealed that iPhone Duo order wait times averaged 89 days, despite a one-week decrease, according to the USB Evidence Lab tracker. This extended wait time of nearly three months was observed across more than 30 markets. In contrast, iPhone 18 Pro wait times averaged around five days, showing a three-day improvement from the previous week, while the Pro Max remained steady at approximately 18 days.

UBS stated that reports of cracked screens were unlikely to be the primary reason for the shorter Duo wait times. However, the figures alone do not indicate whether demand has weakened or supply has improved. Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo dropped to late January within minutes of the device's October 16 launch, but most individuals who queued on launch day successfully obtained a new phone.

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple allocated roughly 80% of its initial iPhone Duo inventory to its retail stores, with locations housing as few as 50 units each. On launch day, Apple described demand as "nothing short of extraordinary" and stated that it was working to satisfy demand as quickly as possible.