Apple’s iPhone sales in China surged 22% year-over-year in the first month following the iPhone 17 series launch, despite a softening overall market, according to a private survey released on Friday.
The new lineup dominated Apple’s smartphone sales in China during the period starting September 19, with the 17 series comprising nearly 80% of units sold to consumers, per data from research firm Counterpoint.
Reuters:
Sales of iPhones in China were down 5% during the first month after the iPhone 16 line launched in September 2024.
The iPhone 17 launch drew hundreds of people to Apple’s Beijing flagship on release day - a sign of continued enthusiasm for the brand, despite intensifying competition from Xiaomi and Huawei.
China’s smartphone market remained weak amid subdued consumer demand, with third‑quarter sales down 2.7% year on year, Counterpoint said.
MacDailyNews Take: Sounds like iPhone knockoff peddlers Xiaomi and Huawei are going to have to further “intensify” their so-called “competition.”
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