Order an iPhone 15 Pro right now and you could be waiting weeks for it to arrive

iPHONE 15: What you need to know

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max preorders are now live, but you might have to wait a while for your new handset to arrive if you haven’t already placed an order by now.

While people struggled to get the online Apple Store to work following the opening of preorders this morning, it seems enough people have been able to get their orders in to cause stocks to dwindle. Ordering one of Apple’s best iPhones now means you’re very unlikely to get it delivered on September 22.

In fact, depending on the configuration you choose today you might be waiting well into October before your new handset arrives on your doorstep.

Better wait than never

As an example, ordering a new iPhone 15 Pro Max right now will see delivery estimates of up to three weeks after the September 22 release date across most colors and storage configurations. Things are better if you’re choosing an iPhone 15 Pro, although even then you’re still likely to have to wait longer than those who were super-quick at placing their preorder.

Natural Titanium base storage iPhone 15 Pro ship dates are already slipping. Now Oct 2 – Oct 4. Apple Store pick up is still available for Sept 22 in some locations though. pic.twitter.com/cDtcqymxQ5September 15, 2023

Those buying the iPhone 15 Pro Max are undoubtedly facing the biggest delays, however. While people who were able to get their orders in early had no issues with shipping delays, those who found that the Apple Store website and Apple Store apps wouldn’t refresh properly found themselves set for a longer wait for their new models to arrive.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max in all colors and most storage capacities models has already slipped into October for deliveries. In-store availability remains though.September 15, 2023

Stock shortages on new iPhone days are nothing new of course. But the difficulties some had in placing their orders does make for a bad taste in the mouth when others were seemingly able to sail through the checkout processes without an issue.

Our suggestion? Start checking for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max availability at your local stores rather than wait for online delivery times to improve.

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