As anticipation builds around Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo, analyst Jeff Pu has shared updated insights that suggest potential difficulties in acquiring the device later this year. According to Pu, the availability of the iPhone Duo is projected to be more constrained than previously expected, largely due to manufacturing challenges.
In a recent report, Pu revised his production estimates for the iPhone Duo, now forecasting only 6 million units will be manufactured in 2026, a decrease from the earlier estimate of 7 million. The primary issue driving these limited numbers is the complication surrounding the phone's hinge production, a notoriously intricate component that has been highlighted in past analyses as a bottleneck for manufacturing.
To provide context, Pu anticipates that Apple will achieve a total of 72 million sales for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max collectively by year-end. Given this disparity in expected availability, consumers eager to secure their iPhone Duo are urged to place their pre-orders promptly when they become available on October 16.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,250.00 |
€ 1,449.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,699.00 |
£ 1,399.00 |
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,350.00 |
€ 1,599.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,849.00 |
£ 1,499.00 |
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Source: Analyst Insights
