Apple's new 4" iPhone SE continues to see stock-outs, shipping delays
Though it didn't have the hype of a new next-generation iPhone launch, the revamped 4-inch iPhone SE continues to see demand outstrip Apple's available supply, with most stores completely out of stock and new orders advertised not to ship for a few weeks.
As of Wednesday, the fastest a new iPhone SE will arrive from Apple in the U.S. is next Tuesday, April 12, and that's just select models. Many models are unavailable until April 20, and that's with paying extra for expedited shipping.
Virtually all models with all carriers out of stock at Apple's retail stores as well. AppleInsider conducted a check of a number of major markets in the U.S. and found in-store pickup was unavailable for virtually every model, though there was some sporadic availability of certain carrier, capacity and color combinations.
In general, the $399 16-gigabyte iPhone SE models seem to have greater availability than the $499 64-gigabyte versions. For example, a rose gold 16-gigabyte model is advertised to arrive April 12, but switching to the 64-gigabyte model delays arrival to April 20-27 depending on shipping method with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and SIM-free.
Sprint models seem to have the best availability, with a 64-gigabyte rose gold iPhone SE on that carrier arriving with free shipping on April 12.
Demand is also exceeding supply internationally. For example, in Hong Kong, the earliest a new delivery is advertised to arrive is April 16. Pundits have speculated that emerging markets like China, India and Brazil are key target markets for the budget-priced iPhone SE.
It's a much different story for the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, where new Wi-Fi models are available to arrive with expedited shipping as quickly as Thursday, depending on the model. Same-day in-store pickup for the new tablet is also widely available.
Both the iPhone SE and the new iPad Pro launched last Thursday. The iPhone, in particular, has generated much hype and long lines with past launches, but those were new flagship models.
This year's iPhone SE launch was instead a low-key affair, with Apple placing high-end components, like an A9 processor, 12-megapixel camera and Apple Pay --?into the chassis of the iPhone 5s. As a result, the iPhone SE launch did not draw campers, crowds or long lines at Apple retail stores.
As of Wednesday, the fastest a new iPhone SE will arrive from Apple in the U.S. is next Tuesday, April 12, and that's just select models. Many models are unavailable until April 20, and that's with paying extra for expedited shipping.
Virtually all models with all carriers out of stock at Apple's retail stores as well. AppleInsider conducted a check of a number of major markets in the U.S. and found in-store pickup was unavailable for virtually every model, though there was some sporadic availability of certain carrier, capacity and color combinations.
In general, the $399 16-gigabyte iPhone SE models seem to have greater availability than the $499 64-gigabyte versions. For example, a rose gold 16-gigabyte model is advertised to arrive April 12, but switching to the 64-gigabyte model delays arrival to April 20-27 depending on shipping method with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and SIM-free.
Sprint models seem to have the best availability, with a 64-gigabyte rose gold iPhone SE on that carrier arriving with free shipping on April 12.
Demand is also exceeding supply internationally. For example, in Hong Kong, the earliest a new delivery is advertised to arrive is April 16. Pundits have speculated that emerging markets like China, India and Brazil are key target markets for the budget-priced iPhone SE.
It's a much different story for the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, where new Wi-Fi models are available to arrive with expedited shipping as quickly as Thursday, depending on the model. Same-day in-store pickup for the new tablet is also widely available.
Both the iPhone SE and the new iPad Pro launched last Thursday. The iPhone, in particular, has generated much hype and long lines with past launches, but those were new flagship models.
This year's iPhone SE launch was instead a low-key affair, with Apple placing high-end components, like an A9 processor, 12-megapixel camera and Apple Pay --?into the chassis of the iPhone 5s. As a result, the iPhone SE launch did not draw campers, crowds or long lines at Apple retail stores.
Comments
There is usually a lot of attention given to availability and shipping times following an iPhone release. This time the Apple focused sites took their eye off the ball.
I think Apple may have underestimated just how many of these they will sell.
Once the media does find an allegedly successful product like the Amazon Echo or Microsoft Surface Pro they immediately switch gears and we start seeing articles about how Apple is behind the curve, what Apple must do to survive against the onslaught of this new miracle of innovation, etc. They can’t keep Apple out of their narrative no matter how hard they try. There’s never been a company the likes of Apple.
They said the SE was a flop. It's a hit.
To add to Sog35's post above:
A) success sparks jealousy
C) Wall Street only likes companies that are growing exponentially. also a lotta manipulation is going on
D) media is more biased than open. Partly because of who owns it. Partly because negativity about Apple gets the clicks.
1. Demand was much greater than expected.
2. There was only very limited availability at launch
3. Apple has an unspecified supply chain glitch
Regardless, it's unusual for a country wide lack of availability a few days after launch. Even the flagship (September) phones get daily supplies on a first come basis.
Also interesting to note is the silence from Apple on sales figures, you'd expect if 1. above was true they'd be vocal about it.
Just my 2c.
I thought that this phone wasn't selling well, according to some retarded analyst, yet now we are reading about stock-outs, and shipping delays?
I mean, you can't make this shit up!
I think that the SE is going to sell great! I've even been reading about quite a few people who have swapped their iPhone 6's for the SE!
The plastic iPhone 5C sold many tens of millions. Any analyst claiming that the iPhone 5SE is not going to do well is a clueless liar, and they should immediately find a new line of work, because they clearly suck at their job.
The iPhone SE is going to do really well.
No it's not. This is not a brand new, flagship release.
As a matter of fact, Apple shares too much info sometimes I think. Nobody else comes out and shares figures like Apple does, after some of their launches.
Let the competition and the clueless keep guessing!
Say it with me. A---gen---da.
another solid hit by Apple.