iPhone 14 Pro Max Are delivery dates accurate or estimations?

[shuffles]

Hi all,

I’m looking to buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max for my partner for Christmas here in Spain. When I get to the checkout, Apple has a delivery date of December 29.

Are these dates usually very accurate or can they change? If not, I won’t get it in time for Christmas.

 

[now i see it]

Delivery dates are not accurate. Sometimes they’ll hit it, other times later, sometimes sooner

 

[Shadowbech]

In normal cases, those dates apple provides are just estimates, and in most cases, you'd get it delivered earlier than the estimated time frame given. Given the lockdown in China, I would think those dates would be more accurate.

 

[shuffles]

Ah dangit - can’t risk it so

 

[Rokstarsmama]

Mine came about 10 days sooner than I was originally told. You will know when it ships, because they will charge your card. When you see you’ve been charged, it’s on the way. If it comes after Christmas, she will still be happy. Just give her some other smaller gifts on Christmas Day. BTW, the phone is awesome!