Apple Caps iPhone Duo Orders at Two Worldwide
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
Apple has introduced a global purchase cap of two iPhone Duo units per customer in several markets as pre-order demand for its first foldable phone surged. The restriction is in place on online stores in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the United Kingdom and Spain. In Hong Kong, the latest Apple Store app listing shows newly placed orders are expected to be delivered on January 23, 2027. Apple had earlier described demand for the iPhone Duo as extraordinary, and delivery dates slipped into 2027 soon after pre-orders opened
Key Points
- Apple's online stores in the United States, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, the United Kingdom and Spain now limit each customer to two iPhone Duo pre-orders
- Customers trying to buy more than two devices through Apple's website or Apple Store app are shown a checkout warning telling them to reduce the total quantity
- The warning states that each customer may purchase a maximum of two iPhone Duo units before completing payment for the order
- On Reddit, users in the iPhone Duo discussion forum said some customers were still able to order more than two units when pre-orders opened on October 16
- The report said there is still no clear information on how Apple will stop scalpers from bypassing limits with multiple accounts and different credit cards
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong buyers, the combination of a two-unit cap and delivery dates stretching to January 23, 2027 points to tight early supply and intense demand. The move may curb some bulk buying, but the lack of clarity over enforcement means resale activity could remain a concern if scalpers find workarounds