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Didn't Pre-Order a New iPhone Yet? Here's How Long the Wait is Now

iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific Time in the U.S. and many other countries today. If you have yet to place a pre-order, you might face a longer wait now, depending on your desired configuration.

iPhone 17 Pro Colors
As of shortly after 6 a.m. Pacific Time today, nearly all iPhone 17 Pro Max configurations on Apple's online store in the U.S. are facing an additional 1-3 week shipping delay beyond the Friday, September 19 launch day. This means that some configurations are now expected to be delivered in mid-October. However, for a few configurations, in-store pickup on launch day is still an option at select Apple Store locations.

The all-new, ultra-thin iPhone Air is faring much better, with most configurations still available for September 19 delivery as of the time of writing.

The smaller iPhone 17 Pro and the standard iPhone 17 are also not facing considerable delays.

Inventory will likely continue to tighten for both delivery and Apple Store pickup as the day progresses, so order quickly if you are planning to.

Need help with making your pre-order decision? Check out our helpful buyer's guide below:

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Top Rated Comments

psycho78 Avatar
7 months ago
Every year: MR users posting that "this year is a bust! Fake scarcity!" and then Apple reports their earnings and sold more iPhones than ever before.

Never change MR, never change.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
7 months ago
What are you talking about? The Air was literally 9/25 at the start of pre-orders.
Score: 20 Votes (Like | Disagree)
7 months ago

What are you talking about? The Air was literally 9/25 at the start of pre-orders.
exactly. I tested this theory , seems there is a real system issue here. if you go and pre order, it says delivery for 9/19. As soon as you go to the pay page, it says 9/25. I ordered at 8:01am ET, and got 9/25 but when I added it to cart, it said 9/19
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
irrg Avatar
7 months ago

What are you talking about? The Air was literally 9/25 at the start of pre-orders.
I…see the 19th right now on the site?

Anyhow.

The all-new, ultra-thin iPhone Air is faring much better, with most configurations still available for September 19 delivery as of the time of writing.
I feel like 'faring better' is interesting phrasing here since it actually means that demand was probably overestimated.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
H.E. Pennypacker Avatar
7 months ago
Apple always does this. The Pro Max isn’t selling out because of unbelievable demand it’s either a supply shortfall or deliberate scarcity to fuel hype. Especially given the hate that so many people have been having on these new phones.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
7 months ago
worst sales i've ever seen this year. pros are still available for pickup on launch day. base too.

the air is available in nearly every color, on launch day, even with delivery
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)