iPhone X Orders Are Shipping Much Earlier Than Expected

Despite constrained supply, iPhone X shipping estimates are actually improving across the globe, according to a handful of reports.

Many iPhone X buyers are confirming online that their orders are shipping out earlier than expected, according to The Verge. Originally, Apple pegged iPhone X shipping estimates around Nov. 17 to 24. Now, some reports are stating that the estimated delivery dates are showing up as early as Nov. 6 — with some buyers reporting that their devices will be delivered tomorrow.

CNBC’s Todd Haselton, for example, said his iPhone X has already been sent out, with an expected delivery date of Nov. 3. Originally, Haselton’s order wasn’t slated to ship until later on in the month.

Those anecdotal reports are all over Twitter as well — with many users saying that their expected delivery date is pegged for tomorrow, too. One user reported that his delivery estimate went from Dec. 11 to next week.

Reportedly, the improved shipping estimates span every iPhone X configuration. Additionally, both orders from carriers to orders directly from Apple seem to be improving. Of course, on the other end of the spectrum, there are also a handful of reports of users who have their estimated delivery times slip to a later date than expected.

Apple hasn’t explained the earlier shipping estimates, but it’s not exactly an unwelcome surprise for recipients who might get their iPhone X a bit earlier than they thought. If we were to speculate, Apple could have received an order of iPhone X devices earlier than it expected when pre-orders went live last Friday — which could make sense, as they’d line up with recent reports that production is actually stabilizing.

For customers who haven’t pre-ordered or ordered the iPhone X yet, the premium OLED handset launches at retail locations around the world Nov. 3. While Apple has said that there will be devices available for in-store customers, supplies are likely still limited — and hopeful iPhone X buyers are already lining up at brick-and-mortar Apple Stores across the globe.