Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max Seeing 'Robust' Demand, Shipping Estimates Extending Into November

[MacRumors]

There has been "robust" demand for the iPhone 15 Pro Max since the device became available to pre-order on Friday, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a post on Medium today, Kuo said iPhone 15 Pro Max demand has outpaced iPhone 14 Pro Max demand during the equivalent period last year. However, he said demand for the iPhone 15 Pro is weaker than it was for the iPhone 14 Pro so far, which he believes could be the result of more customers choosing to buy the Pro Max model this year.

iPhone 15 Pro Max exclusively features an upgraded Telephoto lens with up to 5x optical zoom, compared to up to 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro. In the U.S., pricing for the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for 256GB of storage, with Apple no longer offering the Pro Max with 128GB of storage for $1,099 like it did in years past.

Kuo reiterated that the iPhone 15 Pro Max entered mass production later than the other devices in the iPhone 15 series, which has contributed to the device's lengthy shipping delays. In the U.S., some configurations of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are currently estimated for delivery in November on Apple's online store. He said the Pro Max continues to face production challenges that are "more pronounced" than they are for the other models.

Kuo believes that demand for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus has been "roughly on par" with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus after the same amount of time.

All four iPhone 15 models will launch on Friday, September 22.

Article Link: Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max Seeing 'Robust' Demand, Shipping Estimates Extending Into November

 

[MayaUser]

And people complain that these iphone 15 pro max didnt brought enough upgrades
I bet even some Android users bought this

 

[vegetassj4]

Of course. Why wouldn't people want to upgrade to the most pro iPhone we've ever created? They even had a celebrity presenter: Jaws

 

[DJJAZZYJET]

The same old story every year - Apple never learns and never makes enough to meet demand to create a false sense of scarcity.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

I’ve owned iPhones since the 3GS, and this is probably only the second time that I regret not getting a pre-order in. These will sell like hot cakes - and trust me I know my hot cakes!

 

[GuruZac]

We didn’t need Kuo to tell us this. My order somehow managed to get bumped from Oct 9-16th to 9/22, but for many others, they’re waiting until late Oct-mid November.

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Every phone other than the Pro Max is there for folks who don’t have enough money to have something to buy.

 

[GuruZac]

The same old story every year - Apple never learns and never makes enough to meet demand to create a false sense of scarcity.

Perhaps there are in fact limitations on even Apple’s ability to satisfy demand. They can’t just snap their fingers and create new raw materials. There are limits to everything.

 

[Sebalto]

Pardon my ignorance but are high street stores also likely to be out of stock?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I was expecting that. Glad the most popular model is the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Cannot wait for the iPhone 16 Ultra next year.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

We didn’t need Kuo to tell us this. My order somehow managed to get bumped from Oct 9-16th to 9/22, but for many others, they’re waiting until late Oct-mid November.

I want to know if Mr. Kuo placed an order for the iPhone 15 and if he is getting a launch day 9/22 delivery or not.

 

[ScottLV]

Apple says Oct 17 - Oct 24 (Free) right now. Glad I Pre-Ordered my 3 ProMaxes at 5AM 09/15

 

[ScottLV]

You also have to remember iphones don't fly anymore. They're shipped on a ship.

 

[Matt2000]

Pre-orders were manic this year! App crashed a few times and I was able to get a release day delivery but then my payment randomly got declined! By the time I got another order through it had slipped to October 2nd - 9th. Never mind, not too long to wait. Giving my 14 Pro Max to family.

 

[jonnysods]

Strange thing though - if I pre order a 256gb blue regular Pro, it says I’ll get it Oct 11, but if I say in store pickup it says Sep 22. Not sure how that works?

 

[doolar]

I'm really happy that they've made the shape rounder, every time I pick up my old XS I remember how much nicer in hand that phone is than my 13 Pro with its sharp edges (I do not use a case). Since they've rounded off the edges again, and because I use my phone in situations where I really need a larger screen, and my eyes are two years older now, I'm going PM this time around.

As per usual I get the "bragging-color" I.E. the one that screams "look at me I have the NEWEST iPhone" only to regret it a month or two later. So a natural titanium is replacing my baby blue 13 Pro, and I'll as always regret that I didn't go for silver.

 

[btosio]

Of course. Why wouldn't people want to upgrade to the most pro iPhone we've ever created? They even had a celebrity presenter: Jaws

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There has been "robust" demand for the iPhone 15 Pro Max since the device became available to pre-order on Friday, according to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a post on Medium today, Kuo said iPhone 15 Pro Max demand has outpaced iPhone 14 Pro Max demand during the equivalent period last year. However, he said demand for the iPhone 15 Pro is weaker than it was for the iPhone 14 Pro so far, which he believes could be the result of more customers choosing to buy the Pro Max model this year.

iPhone 15 Pro Max exclusively features an upgraded Telephoto lens with up to 5x optical zoom, compared to up to 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro. In the U.S., pricing for the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for 256GB of storage, with Apple no longer offering the Pro Max with 128GB of storage for $1,099 like it did in years past.

Kuo reiterated that the iPhone 15 Pro Max entered mass production later than the other devices in the iPhone 15 series, which has contributed to the device's lengthy shipping delays. In the U.S., some configurations of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are currently estimated for delivery in November on Apple's online store. He said the Pro Max continues to face production challenges that are "more pronounced" than they are for the other models.

Kuo believes that demand for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus has been "roughly on par" with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus after the same amount of time.

All four iPhone 15 models will launch on Friday, September 22.

Article Link: Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max Seeing 'Robust' Demand, Shipping Estimates Extending Into November

For the US users, I'll be traveling to Miami by Mid October. Do you think Pro Max 256gb will be available by that time in stores?

 

[sack_peak]

I am surprised that they did not replace the 128GB SKU with a 2TB SKU.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

The same old story every year - Apple never learns and never makes enough to meet demand to create a false sense of scarcity.

This gets said every year with no evidence.

 

[GuruZac]

I am surprised that they did not replace the 128GB SKU with a 2TB SKU.

Coming next year is the Ultra. It’ll likely be another selling point vs the Pro.

 

[WiiDSmoker]

I am surprised that they did not replace the 128GB SKU with a 2TB SKU.

That’s why I’m waiting for 16 Pro. I’ve less than 200 GB left on my 1 TB currently. Need more local space.

 

[Traverse]

For the first time I've ordered a Pro Max, though I must confess to having some apprehension about the order as someone who's always elected to pickup the smaller line.

 

[magicman32]

Perhaps there are in fact limitations on even Apple’s ability to satisfy demand. They can’t just snap their fingers and create new raw materials. There are limits to everything.

Absolutely agree. The thing these conspiracy theorists don't understand is that limiting supply is just bad business. They want to sell as much product as soon as they can. Every second your product isn't available is a potential lost sale; a chance for someone to buy a less expensive model, the competitions product or nothing at all. There's no benefit, at all, to fake manufacturing limits.

It makes zero sense.

 

[mike1123]

Strange thing though - if I pre order a 256gb blue regular Pro, it says I’ll get it Oct 11, but if I say in store pickup it says Sep 22. Not sure how that works?

That means the allocation for that store hasn’t been depleted yet. It draws from different inventory than the delivery stock does.

 

[abatabia]

Apple marketing sure knows what
they’re doing. It’s as simple as that, at least the way I see it.

 

[Le0M]

You also have to remember iphones don't fly anymore. They're shipped on a ship.

I think it's just a portion of them being shipped via ship and not via plane. I read Apple's report on this, and I can't remember if it was the iPhones or another device, but I definitely remember reading that 50% of them were being shipped via sea, and the remaining via air.