New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is reportedly facing production challenges ahead of its October 23 launch. Foxconn's final assembly yield had reached just over 60% as of September 17, according to China's Jiemian News, potentially limiting the number of units available during the initial sales period. Apple has stringent quality requirements, while the foldable design is more complex, making the production ramp-up slower, the report said.

Apple, Foxconn, and several component suppliers, including Samsung Display, are reportedly working to address production challenges. Production lines in China are still being adjusted, while suppliers are improving equipment, processes, and manufacturing parameters,...