The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max handsets are currently out of stock on the Apple Store Online in India. The shipping period for these premium products has been increased to five weeks, up from three to four weeks in late October. Customers who purchase today will have to wait until late December or early January of next year to receive their devices.
The situation is likewise in the retail stores. The two phones are not readily available in retail stores in Delhi and cities in the national capital region. The waiting time is shorter, but there is a backlog on bookings that keeps growing due to scanty supplies. While some stores accept bookings at a down payment of Rs 2,000, many others do so only if customers pay full payment up front. In both cases, the delivery is promised in a two-three week timeline.
The global shortage of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is also noticeable in the grey market. The smartphones are available in Delhi’s Gaffar Market, but only at a few counters and in restricted quantities and colors. The supply-demand imbalance has driven up the price of these cellphones by at least Rs 15,000 in the grey market. Surprisingly, pre-owned or second-hand machines in mint condition are also selling for more than the original price, with shops reporting exceptional demand for the Pro models.
The shortage is only for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available with next day delivery on Apple Store Online, and readily available in retail stores.
