Some iPhone XR Models Start Selling Out

[MacRumors]

iPhone XR pre-orders kicked off at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, and just a half hour after orders went live, some colors started selling out and became unavailable for launch day delivery in the United States.

Right now, some yellow and PRODUCT(RED) iPhone XR models from T-Mobile won't ship out for one to two weeks, delivering in November instead of on October 26. In the UK, iPhone XR supply is also starting to slowly sell out, with coral and yellow models starting to list a one to two week delivery estimate.

All other colors are still available for launch day delivery in the United States at this time, but available supply for in-store pickup has dwindled for some models in some areas.

It's not clear if yellow is a popular color choice or if Apple made fewer yellow iPhone XR models, but with one color selling out, the others could soon follow.

Apple did not provide SIM-free models of the iPhone XR for pre-order in the United States, which typically means that supplies are not quite as strong as Apple would like. SIM-free models are, however, available in other countries around the world.

Curiously, Apple has also not provided iPhone XR cases for the new device, which is unusual as new iPhone releases are typically accompanied by matching cases. iPhone XR press releases in some countries mentioned that Apple would debut a clear case for the iPhone XR to show off the colors of the device, but no such case is available as of yet.

If you're planning to get an iPhone XR, it's best to place an order right away if you want launch day delivery, because it's not clear if and when available stock will sell out. Apple will, as always, have some devices available for walk-in purchases on October 26.

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[Virtua4]

Here in the UK 1hour and 8 minutes after preorders open and every colour and every size is available for delivery next week.
It’s the most available iPhone preorder ever - incredible.

I’ve never seen this before with iphone

 

[timmyh]

Here in the UK 1hour and 8 minutes after preorders open and every colour and every size is available for delivery next week.
It’s the most available iPhone preorder ever - incredible.

I’ve never seen this before with iphone

In the UK, Yellow and Coral have both slipped to 1-2 weeks dispatch for 64GB models.

 

[Nozuka]

Coral and Yellow seem to be the least favorit option in my country.

But every model is still available on launch day, except some 64GB ones.

But iPhone enthusiasts or people who just can't wait likely already ordered the XS (max)

 

[Kiro]

Germany, also Coral is slipping to Oct/Nov.

Also, clever of apple not to provide cases: Everyone has to see the new colors -> free marketing.

 

[Focusx0131]

While it wasn’t SIM free, if you pay full price your phone will be unlocked when you receive it.

Got a Yellow 128GB XR with a T-Mobile SIM which I intend to take straight to Metro as you have to pay full price upfront anyway.

This was my First ever preorder and the entire process was as painless as could be.

 

[pete2106]

Of all the colours, I did not expect Yellow to sell out so quick. I figured, Red and Black would sell out first.

 

[12nine]

In Germany only Coral and Red 64GB are not available on the 26th, everything else can be delivered on the 26th. No hype ...

 

[EugW]

I ordered a red 128 GB in Canada at 3:55 am, almost one hour after the store went live.

No issues with availability. Scheduled delivery is Oct. 26.

I just checked again and as of 4:20 am, all colours in all storage sizes are available for Oct. 26 delivery.

 

[Gudi]

Germany, also Coral is slipping to Oct/Nov.

Coral and Red, but only the 64GB models and only for delivery. Everything is available for pickup in an Apple Store on day one. I guess the every year rumor of production problems was wrong this time.

 

[oldmacs]

Everything is still available in Australia on launch day.
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Coral and Red, but only the 64GB models and only for delivery. Everything is available for pickup in an Apple Store on day one. I guess the every year production problems rumor was wrong.

Or demand isn't that great as there is a split between the Xs/Xs Max range and the Xr range?

 

[chanerz]

Got Coral and Blue

 

[UnusedLoginID]

While it wasn’t SIM free, if you pay full price your phone will be unlocked when you receive it.

Got a Yellow 128GB XR with a T-Mobile SIM which I intend to take straight to Metro as you have to pay full price upfront anyway.

This was my First ever preorder and the entire process was as painless as could be.

Requiring activation stops the black market business and slows initial sales which Apple doesn’t care about since we’re at the beginning of the quarter. Apple’s message: if you want to take a new iPhone to China, India or Brazil, buy the XS or XS Max!

 

[vagos]

Taxi drivers rushed to buy the yellow model. That's the real reason it's selling out fast.

 

[Smartass]

If Xr was the size of 8, i'd buy it instantly...

 

[farewelwilliams]

Of all the colours, I did not expect Yellow to sell out so quick. I figured, Red and Black would sell out first.

likely Apple underestimated the yellow preorder interest and made low volumes of it.

 

[phillypharm]

Of all the colours, I did not expect Yellow to sell out so quick. I figured, Red and Black would sell out first.

I feel like it's also probably due to lower production of those colors in anticipation of lower demand, but that could just be my and my POV.

 

[Smartass]

Or maybe it's just lots of older folks who miss good old times with yellow Nokias?

 

[Dammit Cubs]

I recommend alot of people to buy the XR, people who don't need a X but I think will get just as much as a discounted price. I think this phone will do really well.

 

[Zaned303]

All colors and sizes still in stock on my Apple app for delivery and pickup on 10/26 in Colorado

 

[rmoliv]

Not slipping as fast as the Xs/Max.

 

[kl4d4]

All colors and sizes still in stock on my Apple app for delivery and pickup on 10/26 in Colorado

Yellow says not around for 6 nearest stores, everything else is normal

 

[skillwill]

I hope by November 23, my iPhone Upgrade Programme date, they'll be nice and easy to get

 

[wyarp]

Too big, too big, TOO GODDAMN BIG!

 

[recoil80]

I hope by November 23, my iPhone Upgrade Programme date, they'll be nice and easy to get

I though the IUP allowed you to change the phone during the month you started it, I didn't know you had to wait for exactly 365 days. Are you sure you have to wait until the end of the month? We don't have the IUP here so I'm not an expert

In Italy all models except for the 64GB Black are still available for pick up next Friday, but it may change in a few hours.
I expect Xr to sell more than Xs and Max, I got my Xs the week after launch and I had no problems buying it in my local AS, but it may be different for the Xr.
I wonder if we'll see the usual queues outside the stores this time, but I guess the die hard fans got the Max last month so I'd expect fewer people in line.