With iPhone Duo pre-orders set to open this Friday, October 16, Apple has switched on its "Get Ready" preparation screen, urging buyers to get their details sorted before the rush. That preparation could prove decisive, because the supply picture for Apple's new device looks far from healthy.

According to reports, production yield on Foxconn's assembly lines is still hovering at just 60%. That bottleneck means the initial stock of the iPhone Duo will be extremely limited.

Why is production so slow?

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Several factors are dragging down output. Apple's strict quality standards are capping line capacity, while delays in flexible OLED panel shipments from Samsung Display are compounding the problem. On top of that, the device's complex hinge assembly — built from more than 100 Grade 5 titanium parts — is proving difficult to bring to mass production.

Industry sources suggest it could take anywhere from 6 months to a year for the lines to reach full capacity. As a result, Apple is targeting iPhone Duo production of 6 to 8 million units for 2026 — well below the 20-30 million unit volume the company typically achieves annually with its Pro models.

What does the "Get Ready" process do?

The preparation screen is not a reservation system. Instead, it lets buyers pre-save their preferred color, storage option, payment method and delivery choice, so that once pre-orders open on Friday, the purchase can be completed with a single tap.

Buyers who skip the prep step face real risk. With first-batch stock so limited, the device is expected to sell out within minutes and delivery times to slip by weeks. Anyone starting from scratch on Friday morning will almost certainly miss out on day-one delivery.