GoKawiilAnalyst cuts iPhone Duo 2026 shipment forecast to 6 million on hinge issues
Analyst Jeff Pu has lowered his 2026 shipment estimate for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo from 7 million to 6 million units, citing hinge-related production constraints rather than weak demand. Pre-orders for the device, which starts at $1,999, open October 16 with deliveries beginning October 23. By comparison, Pu expects roughly 72 million iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units to ship this year.
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A production bottleneck tied to the hinge mechanism suggests Apple's first foldable still faces manufacturing hurdles despite strong consumer interest, which could frustrate early buyers and slow the device's momentum in a market Samsung already dominates. Limited supply at a premium price point also raises questions about how quickly Apple can scale foldable production for future generations.
- Jeff Pu cut his 2026 iPhone Duo shipment estimate from 7 million to 6 million units.
- Hinge manufacturing constraints, not low demand, are behind the reduced supply forecast.
- iPhone Duo pre-orders start October 16, with the $1,999 device shipping October 23.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report”
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