iPhone 15 delays — here’s the latest delivery dates

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Today's the day that the iPhone 15 series goes on full sale, but if you've not put in an order already, you may be waiting some time for your iPhone to be delivered.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are both facing delays beyond the September 22 release date, with the length of the wait varying by where you order your phone from.

If you've not placed your iPhone 15 order yet, and are wondering just when you can expect your new phone to arrive at your doorstep, we've collected the latest shipping data from Apple's own website along with the three major wireless carriers and Best Buy. We looked at ship dates for each color across all four iPhone 15 models at their default storage sizes. (That's 256GB for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and 128GB for all other models).

As it stands, it looks like only a few Pro models will arrive in your hands before the end of September if you make an iPhone 15 preorder right now. For the most part, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will ship in October, with some models not arriving until November. For the widest variety of options set to arrive as close as possible to launch day, Best Buy's your best bet. 

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are much easier to come by, with only the pink model of those phones facing consistent delays. We'll blame that one on Barbie-mania.

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Here's what iPhone 15 shipping times are looking like as of Friday, September 22.

iPhone 15 delivery date: Apple Store

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ModelEstimated U.S. delivery dates
iPhone 15October 5 - October 10
iPhone 15 PlusOctober 5 - October 10
iPhone 15 ProOctober 24 - October 31
iPhone 15 Pro MaxOctober 24 - November 21

If you pre-order an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max from Apple, you're looking at a minimum wait of four weeks. And depending on the color, that delay could stretch into November.

All versions of the iPhone 15 Pro are set to ship between October 24 and October 31, regardless of what color you prefer. iPhone 15 Pro Max delays are more significant at Apple — the blue and black editions have the same shipping range as the iPhone 15 Pro models, but the natural and white versions won't ship until November. Specifically, Apple says to expect the natural and white iPhone 15 Pro Max models to ship between November 14 and November 21 if you place an order now.

You'll have better luck with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. While those devices won't ship until October, the delay is relatively minimal. All colors and configurations of iPhone 15 ship between October 5 and October 10. All iPhone 15 Plus colors will arrive in the same timeframe.

iPhone 15 delivery date: AT&T

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ModelEstimated U.S. delivery dates
iPhone 15September 27 - September 28
iPhone 15 PlusSeptember 27 - September 28
iPhone 15 ProOctober 3 - October 31
iPhone 15 Pro MaxOctober 3 - October 31

Over at AT&T, the iPhone 15 Pro is estimated to arrive as early as September 27 if you get a Blue model with a high amount of storage, though the lower storage models won't arrive until October 3 - 17. A black and natural models will take a little longer, with estimates of October 3 to October 24 — though a 1TB natural could arrive this week. White will arrive anytime between October 10 and 31.

As for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the blue model has the earliest arrival, shipping between October 3 and October 31. The black and natural versions won't ship out until a week later, between October 17 - 31, while the white version has an October 17 through 31 delivery range.

Want an iPhone 15 model quickly from AT&T? Then get either the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. All colors of both phones are set to arrive between September 27 and September 28.

iPhone 15 delivery date: T-Mobile

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ModelEstimated U.S. delivery dates
iPhone 15September 25 - October 5
iPhone 15 PlusSeptember 25 - October 24
iPhone 15 ProSeptember 25 - October 31
iPhone 15 Pro MaxSeptember 25- November 20

First, the good news — T-Mobile's can ship you an iPhone 15 within 1 to 4 days. But that's only the iPhone 15, provided you want something that isn't a 256GB green model — which has a September 29 to October 5 delivery estimate. The 128GB iPhone 15 Plus will also arrive this week, no matter the color, but not for larger storage options. You're looking anytime from this week to October 17 for 256GB, or  September 25 to October 24 for 512GB.

At least the iPhone 15 Pro could arrive by September 25 if you order the black, blue or natural titanium model — except the 512GB natural which won't arrive until October 2 at the earliest. It's the white version that faces a longer wait, shipping between October 2 - 31.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max could arrive by September 25 if you order a black, blue or natural model with at least 512GB of storage. However 256GB models of all three colors won't be with you until October 2 to October 17. White models have worse delays, with October 17-31 for a 512GB model and November 6-20 for 256GB and 1TB options.

iPhone 15 delivery date: Verizon

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ModelEstimated U.S. delivery dates
iPhone 15September 26 - October 20
iPhone 15 PlusSeptember 26 - November 3
iPhone 15 Pro September 26 - October 27
iPhone 15 Pro MaxSeptember 26 - November 3

Getting an iPhone 15 Pro in dark colors at Verizon might be your best bet right now, with the 1TB black and 256GB, 512GB and 1TB blue models all offering 2 day delivery. Black models have a September 26 to October 14 estimate, while anyone looking for the 128GB blue is looking at a September 26 to October 6 delivery window.

White and natural models are more available, but have similar delays. A white iPhone 15 Pro could arrive between September 26 and October 20, depending on the storage, while natural models will arrive between September 29 and October 27.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max in black could be with you as early as September 26 but may not arrive until October 20. The Blue model is looking at a September 26 to October 13 delivery window, while the natural model will take a little longer October 3 to October 27. White has the longest gap, with a 512GB model offering a September 29 to October 13 release window, while the other two won't be with you until sometime between October 20 and November 3.

iPhone 15 customers are in for the shortest wait, with most colors offering two day shipping in some capacity. The exception is the 512GB pink, which could arrive between October 6 and October 20 and 512GB green which may not arrive until October 6.

That September 29 date is a big one for the iPhone 15 Plus. That's when every color of the 6.7-inch phone should have arrived from Verizon, except for the pink and green versions which could leave you waiting until November 3 and October 13, respectively.

iPhone 15 delivery date: Best Buy

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ModelEstimated U.S. delivery dates
iPhone 15September 26 - October 2
iPhone 15 PlusSeptember 27 - October 6
iPhone 15 ProSeptember 26 - October 20
iPhone 15 Pro MaxSeptember 29 - November 10

Best Buy should make it pretty easy to get hold of an iPhone 15 Pro rather quickly. Black, Natural and Blue models will be with you between September 26 and September 29. White may take a while longer and won't be with you until October 20.

If you're after a Pro Max, then the black model will be available on September 29 for Black and Blue models under 1TB. The 1TB Blue is sold out, while the 1TB Black won't be with you until October 6. The natural titanium won't be with you until October 6, with the 1TB model out of stock. The 256GB White is also out of stock, and the remaining two won't arrive until November 10.

Best Buy has most iPhone 15 models available within a few days, with the exception being the 512GB Blue and Black models which won't be around until October 2

iPhone 15 Plus models will all be available by September 19, except the 512GB pink model which won't be around until October 6.

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Alyse Stanley
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Alyse Stanley is a news editor at Tom’s Guide overseeing weekend coverage and writing about the latest in tech, gaming and entertainment.

Prior to joining Tom’s Guide, Alyse worked as an editor for the Washington Post’s sunsetted video game section, Launcher. She previously led Gizmodo’s weekend news desk, where she covered breaking tech news — everything from the latest spec rumors and gadget launches to social media policy and cybersecurity threats.  She has also written game reviews and features as a freelance reporter for outlets like Polygon, Unwinnable, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun. She’s a big fan of horror movies, cartoons, and miniature painting.