New iPhone SE Delivery Estimates Slip to Early May

[MacRumors]

Apple began accepting pre-orders for the new iPhone SE on Friday morning, and hours later, delivery estimates for the device have slipped to the first week of May in the United States for any color, storage, and carrier combination.

The new iPhone SE remains available for Friday, April 24 launch day delivery in some other countries, including Australia and the United Kingdom.

While the extended shipping estimates could be interpreted as a sign of strong demand, there is simply no way of knowing how many iPhone SE units that Apple stockpiled before announcing the device, especially since the global health crisis significantly disrupted the company's supply chain in February and part of March.

The new iPhone SE can be pre-ordered on Apple.com in the United States and more than 40 other countries and regions. Pricing starts at $399 for 64GB of storage, with 128GB and 256GB options available for $449 and $549 respectively.

The second-generation iPhone SE has a similar design as the iPhone 8, including a 4.7-inch display and a Touch ID home button, but it has a faster A13 Bionic chip. Other features of the device include a single-lens 12-megapixel Wide rear camera with Portrait mode support, wireless charging, IP67-rated water resistance, and Wi-Fi 6.

Article Link: New iPhone SE Delivery Estimates Slip to Early May

 

[ghanwani]

You snooze, you lose.

 

[Slippery Gimp]

Not gonna be popular eh?

 

[shaw03]

My order didn't change the delivery date so far, it still says Apr. 24th. I'm in the US BTW.

It seems I cannot check my history orders right now, don't know if it's related.

Edit: get it wrong... I guess I should feel lucky to put an order early

 

[44267547]

The ‘Product Red’ looks really sharp with the black bezel. I likey. 😁

 

[MattMJB0188]

"But, but it has the iPhone 8 design and that's old and has thick bezels." ?

Finally a modern phone that has no notch and a home button.

 

[azentropy]

I think it is going to be a huge seller, but the push in shipping is kind of meaningless since we don't know how many Apple has stockpiled.

 

[Mutepointer]

We have other things to worry about.

 

[mattopotamus]

Obviously it is a combo of the current global situation, but to think it also doesn't have a lot to do with demand would be ignoring the writing on the wall.

 

[TheShadowKnows!]

I think it is going to be a huge seller, but the push in shipping is kind of meaningless since we don't know how many Apple has stockpiled.

Those are fighting words to the acolytes in here, Azentrropy. But you nailed it.
They would have had a multiplier effect if they had used the classical body of the original SE with refreshed internals.
But Cook knows best, of course.
His spreadsheet running on an iPad (not a Mac, because who needs a computer?) told him so!/s

 

[MacFather]

Deleted.

 

[revelcos]

This will be sold like hot cake.

 

[jayducharme]

I just came here to check on this. A friend of mine just ordered one and was told to expect it May 4. I think this might help Apple get back on track for the next quarterly report.

 

[bernoulli]

I think I let people try out the product and wait few months before purchasing.

 

[JPack]

Most likely a UPS freight capacity issue due to reduced flights.

If you look at China, Japan, Australia, SE2 delivery dates are still before end of April.

 

[iFan]

This is even more interesting because Apple typically has to send a large portion to thousands of carrier stores around the country. They don't now - so Apple online likely has even higher supply than previous launches.

 

[44267547]

This is even more interesting because Apple typically has to send a large portion to thousands of carrier stores around the country. They don't now - so Apple online likely has even higher supply than previous launches.

Excellent point. So this would be straight warehouse inventory that we’re seeing back ordered. And I can’t speak for every demographic, but we have 25+ carrier stores in my region that are closed. (Actually Since March 10).

 

[kiensoy]

"But, but it has the iPhone 8 design and that's old and has thick bezels." ?

Finally a modern phone that has no notch and a home button.

Finally? Every iPhone before the X was modern, had no notch and had a home button ?

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I'm having a hard time figuring out why someone would want this phone. It's less expensive, sure, but it's also smaller, etc... *shrug*

 

[mattopotamus]

I'm having a hard time figuring out why someone would want this phone. It's less expensive, sure, but it's also smaller, etc... *shrug*

You do know some people want small, light phones right? There are plenty of people that use a phone more as a phone than a full fledged media consumption device.

 

[az431]

Most likely a UPS freight capacity issue due to reduced flights.

If you look at China, Japan, Australia, SE2 delivery dates are still before end of April.

UPS has not reduced freight capacity. In fact, UPS has plenty of spare capacity.

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Maybe next time do some basic research instead of speculating.
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I'm having a hard time figuring out why someone would want this phone. It's less expensive, sure, but it's also smaller, etc... *shrug*

Here we go again. Making assmptions about OTHER people's needs and desires based on your OWN needs and desires.

 

[MrCrowbar]

No Night mode support is a hair in the soup. The original SE had latest and greatest iPhone camera at that time, this phone deserved the latest 12MP Wide sensor too.

I would guess it has the same sensor but night mode disabled deliberately.

 

[Slash787]

The ‘Product Red’ looks really sharp with the black bezel. I likey. ?

But doesn't the iPhone 8 Red looks the same?

 

[Arran]

We have other things to worry about.

Indeed. An iphone is a great way to stay on top of them all!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

You do know some people want small, light phones right? There are plenty of people that use a phone more as a phone than a full fledged media consumption device.

True. I remember when I got the Xs MAX. It was heavy. I've just gotten used to it. Can't see going smaller again.