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Developing· Apple· Published Sep 8, 2026

iPhone Ultra may face a delayed China release over eSIM issues

Apple’s iPhone Ultra may launch in China later than in other markets, with the report citing carrier-related problems and eSIM issues as the apparent cause.

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The report cites Weibo leaker Instant Digital as saying Apple’s iPhone shipping timeline will lag behind other markets and that shipments may be prioritized according to market demand. It gives no China release date, names no carriers, and provides no technical details about the eSIM issues.

Why It Matters

If the report is accurate, users in China may not receive the iPhone Ultra at the same time as users elsewhere. The lack of a release date or details about the carrier and eSIM problems leaves the scale of the delay unclear.

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  • AppleInsiderDocumentOriginal

    iPhone Ultra release in China faces delay over eSIM issues

    Malcolm Owen <malcolm@appleinsider.com>

    “Apple users in China wanting to buy the iPhone Ultra may have a longer wait than the rest of the world, all apparently due to issues with carriers. A render of Apple's foldable iPhone - Image Credit: AppleInsider The release of new Apple products tends to bring them out to major markets first before expanding into others.…”
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