Although iPhone Duo has not even started selling yet, analysts are already publishing the first sales estimates. According to a report by Counterpoint Research, it should Apple to sell approximately six million units in the last months of 2026. Analyst Ivan Lam points out that theoneThe final number will largely depend on how quickly and efficiently AppI will succeed. increase problematic production.
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Production issues and overall numbers
Reports of manufacturing issues have been circulating since before the official launch and continue to persist. Foxconn's assembly line efficiency is just above 60%, while achieving strict quality standards Applu could take another six to twelve months. In the context of Apple's total phone sales, six million units may seem like a small number. Estimates suggest that between the fourth quarter of 2026 and the first quarter of 2027, it will produce Apple a total of 80 million iPhones. The vast majority of this volume will logically be provided by classic models, led by iPhonem 18 Pro a 18 Pro Max.
A fundamental impulse for the entire market
However, when looking at the specific market for foldable smartphones, an estimated six million units sold in a fraction of a year is a huge number. The arrival of the iPhone is expected to Duo will significantly increase overall user interest in flexible devices, which will also benefit direct competitors. Moreover, the mere existence of a foldable model also attracts more attention to the standard model line Appyou.
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The current labor pains with production and relatively limited volume represent a typical (and not everyone's favorite) scenario for the first generation of a brand new Apple product. The initial model is mainly intended to test the market, reveal design and manufacturing flaws, and prepare a solid foundation for an improved second generation. Some analysts even estimate that Apple It is to become number one in this segment within a year and thus overtake Samsung. iPhone pre-orders Duo They start on October 16th at 14:00 PM. They will be on sale from October 23rd. The price starts at 54990 CZK. Will you buy the apple jigsaw puzzle?
