Apple’s iPhone 13 smartphone range is proving incredibly popular. As a result, certain iPhone 13 Mini pre-orders are subject to delays. This iPhone 13 Mini delay is impacting the 128GB Midnight black and Starlight white models. Apple fans with these configurations on pre-order may find that their handsets miss the September 24 release date. Instead, many iOS users are receiving shipping estimates of mid-October 2021.
Why is there an iPhone 13 Mini delay?
iPhone 13 Mini pre-orders are facing shipping delays due to overwhelming demand for the new iOS device. People pre-ordering iPhone 13 Mini 128GB Midnight black and Starlight white models are most likely to miss the launch. Rather than receiving the new Apple handset on its September 24 release date, many will be waiting deep into October 2021 for their order to ship.
Apple hasn’t outright said that high demand is to blame, though it’s the most likely scenario. It isn’t uncommon for tech launches to fall short of demand — as seen with the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max delay. Additionally, a 128GB iPhone 13 Mini is the most budget-friendly way into the new iOS 15 ecosystem. Midnight black and Starlight white are also the most neutral color options, so these configurations were always going to be popular.
Rather than canceling an order in frustration, customers that still wish to receive the iPhone 13 Mini should hold onto their pre-orders. Retailers like Amazon can bring shipping dates forward to better serve customers. Meanwhile, creating a new order with another supplier could lead to even lengthier delays due to ordering at a later time or date. Receiving a late legitimate order is also preferable to funding a scalper to get the new iPhone earlier.
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