According to reports last year, some iPhone 14 models could be in short supply when the new devices launch in just a few weeks.
Earlier this year, Nikkei Asia reported that at least one iPhone 14 model was three weeks behind schedule due to the impact of the lockdown on Apple’s supply chains in China. Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu clarified that the model in question was the iPhone 14 Max, Apple’s upcoming iPhone that is expected to bring a larger, 6.7-inch display size to its non-Pro line of smartphones.
While the iPhone 14 Max isn’t expected to enter mass production until late August, it’s believed that the iPhone 14, just weeks before the new iPhone lineup is unveiled at an Apple event in September. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are already here. mass production.
Despite the lockdown in China, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple has not changed the shipping plan for the ‘iPhone 14’ models. He reiterated that the iPhone 14 Max is indeed behind schedule, but the situation is reportedly under control and suppliers are able to work overtime to catch up. Apple asked Foxconn to start hiring workers earlier than usual to assemble iPhone 14 models amid fears that China’s lockdown could slow or delay supplies later in the year.
The iPhone 14 lineup is also facing component shortages, but Ko believes that the impact on mass production of iPhone 14 models will be limited as other suppliers can help offset supply chain issues. . For example, Kuo said Samsung Display and BOE could largely fill the initial supply gap caused by LG Display’s problems with the appearance of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max display panels.
According to DigiTimes, while Apple’s semiconductor manufacturing supply chain is “little affected” by the lockdown in China, other parts of Apple’s supply chain could be severely affected, causing some iPhone 14 models to be delayed. May be delayed.
The iPhone 14 lineup is expected to be unveiled at an Apple event on September 7. While some analysts believe the impact of the lockdown and shortages on the availability of the ‘iPhone 14’ series, only time will tell if certain models will make it. Faced with short supply or launch delays.