Last week, iOS fans got their first look at Apple’s iPhone 13 range of smartphones. Many of the people that managed to secure a pre-order ahead of the impending September 24 release date, however, are now facing lengthy delays. Most specifically, these shipping delays are impacting iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max handsets. As a result of the iPhone 13 Pro delay, some customers won’t receive their new phone until October or November 2021.
Why is there an iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max delay?
There’s an iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max delay due to high demand. Many Apple customers will not receive their new iPhone pre-order on the September 24, 2021 release date; instead, iOS users affected by the delivery delay can expect to receive the iPhone 13 Pro and/or Pro Max in October or November 2021.
Apple is yet to confirm an exact reason for delaying iPhone 13 Pro deliveries, though it’s almost certainly due to high demand. It’s not uncommon for pre-orders to arrive well after the initial launch day when it comes to popular tech launches. Additionally, recent times have seen a rise in scalping activity — individuals and organizations scooping up stock to resell for a profit. A quick eBay search reveals that iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are popular targets for this practice right now.
Although it’s unfortunate, holding on to a delayed iPhone 13 Pro pre-order is the best course of action. Retailers like Amazon commonly bring delivery dates forward, intentionally giving a worst-case estimate from the start. Switching suppliers at this stage will most likely cause customers to drop further down the chain to endure long(er) delays.
Still looking to pre-order, despite most likely missing release day delivery? Here’s how to get the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. Placing the order as soon as possible will help to minimize the length of any potential delay.
For more Apple coverage, check out this iPhone 13 model spec comparison. There’s also this tip on how to get a cheap iPhone 13 device using an official Apple service.
