Apple's new $1,999 iPhone Duo sold out through much of its early supply on Sunday, with online delivery estimates for fresh orders slipping into early 2027 after a preorder surge overwhelmed initial production, according to listings on Apple's online store.

The foldable device, Apple's most expensive iPhone to date, drew heavy demand following its launch. Constrained supplies of hinge and display components have emerged as the primary production bottleneck, with reports earlier this week suggesting new buyers could wait until 2027 for fulfillment.

The backlog arrives during Apple's fiscal first quarter, the critical holiday selling period that typically accounts for its strongest revenue. Limited availability of a flagship product risks shifting sales into later quarters, though the shortage may also signal robust underlying demand.

Wall Street analysts have generally interpreted the shortage as evidence of strong consumer appetite rather than weakness—a pattern seen in previous Apple launches where limited availability supported pricing power. Apple has not issued a public statement revising its production targets.

Apple is scheduled to report fiscal fourth-quarter results later this month, when executives are expected to address demand for the foldable and the company's holiday-quarter guidance.