Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Severe Supply Shortages in Israel
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Pre-orders for Apple's foldable iPhone Duo begin in Israel on October 16th, but severe supply shortages are expected, with only around 500 units initially available nationwide. Industry sources report global production issues, with only 60% of devices meeting quality standards in mid-September. Analysts have lowered shipment forecasts for 2026 due to hinge production constraints. Prices in Israel range from 8,199 NIS for 256GB to 13,999 NIS for 2TB.
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- Apple's foldable iPhone Duo faces severe supply shortages in Israel, with only about 500 units expected initially.
- Pre-orders for the iPhone Duo begin in Israel on October 16th, but obtaining the device will be difficult.
- Global production issues, including hinge mechanism problems, are causing delays and reduced shipment forecasts.
- Prices for the iPhone Duo in Israel range from 8,199 NIS to 13,999 NIS depending on storage capacity.
- Apple's entry into the foldable market is expected to boost sales for competitors.
Pre-orders for Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo are set to begin in Israel on October 16th, but consumers are warned that obtaining the device will be extremely difficult due to severe supply limitations. Industry sources indicate that only a very small number of units will reach Israel in the initial shipments, potentially causing significant delays.
Reports suggest that Apple has allocated a minimal quantity of the iPhone Duo to Israel, which will be distributed among official importers, retail chains, and cellular companies. Estimates place the total initial number of devices at around 500 units, meaning each store might receive only a few dozen. This scarcity is expected to turn the pre-order launch into an extended waiting list, with delivery dates likely to be postponed.
These supply issues are not unique to Israel and appear to be a global problem for Apple's foldable device. Reports from sources close to Foxconn's supply chain indicate that as of mid-September, only about 60% of assembled devices met quality standards. Analysts have lowered shipment forecasts for 2026 from seven million to six million units, citing production constraints related to the hinge mechanism rather than weak demand.
Similar warnings of limited initial stock and premature closure of pre-orders have emerged from South Korea. While Apple has reportedly increased production orders by approximately 30%, the total supply for the remainder of 2026 is not expected to exceed 10 million units, a figure that aligns with previous estimates of 6-7 million units, suggesting the new target is close to 10 million.
The foldable device market, currently dominated by Android manufacturers like Samsung, Google, and Motorola, is estimated to supply around 20 million units in 2025. Apple's entry is anticipated to invigorate the market and boost sales for competitors.
In Israel, while not all retailers have published prices, the pre-order begins at 3:00 PM on October 16th. Prices for the iPhone Duo vary by storage capacity, with the 256GB model starting at 8,199 NIS and the 2TB model reaching up to 13,999 NIS, depending on the retailer.
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