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Apple reportedly raises iPhone Duo orders by 30%
Apple has reportedly raised its orders for the iPhone Duo by 30%.
The increase comes before pre-orders open on October 16.
A report from China says Apple expects stronger demand than it first estimated.
Even with the higher orders, the planned supply for the rest of 2026 is expected to remain below 10 million phones.
Earlier estimates put production at 6 million to 7 million units.
The same report says orders for the iPhone 18 Pro Max rose by 10% to 15%, while orders for the iPhone 18 Pro fell by the same range.
The total supply target for the iPhone 18 Pro line is reportedly unchanged.
Apple reportedly increased supply-chain orders for its iPhone Duo by 30% as it anticipates higher demand than initially expected.
The report cited by 9to5Mac was published by China’s Securities Times.
The article says total iPhone Duo supply for the remainder of 2026 is still expected to be below 10 million units.
Apple is set to begin iPhone Duo pre-orders on Friday, October 16.
The same report says orders for iPhone 18 Pro Max rose by 10-15%, while orders for iPhone 18 Pro fell by 10-15%.
- Who
- Apple, according to a report by China’s Securities Times.
- What
- Apple reportedly raised iPhone Duo supply-chain orders by 30%.
- When
- The report was published on October 12, 2026; pre-orders were due to start October 16.
- Where
- In Apple’s supply chain; the report was published in China’s Securities Times.
- Why
- Apple reportedly expects higher demand for iPhone Duo than initially estimated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
9to5Mac reported that Securities Times said Apple had increased iPhone Duo orders by 30%.
Apple was scheduled to begin iPhone Duo pre-orders.
- Reported order increase
- 30%
- iPhone Duo supply through end of 2026
- Below 10 million units
- iPhone 18 Pro Max orders
- Increased by 10-15%
- iPhone 18 Pro orders
- Reduced by 10-15%
- Pre-orders
- Scheduled to start October 16, 2026
Sources
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