Counterpoint: Apple iPhone 17 Series Significantly Surpasses iPhone 16 Sales in the US and China

Counterpoint: Apple iPhone 17 Series Significantly Surpasses iPhone 16 Sales in the US and China

Recent reports from various sources indicate that Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is witnessing remarkable success across multiple global markets. Counterpoint Research has recently published findings that delve into the trends associated with demand for the iPhone 17, specifically focusing on sales in the United States and China.

Counterpoint Research: iPhone 17 Sales Surpass iPhone 16 by 14%

According to a newly released report by Counterpoint, the iPhone 17 series has outperformed its predecessor by 14% within the first ten days of its launch in both the US and China.

Sales comparison of iPhone 16 & 17 in China and US during initial launch period; showing a +14% increase in sales.

Key Insights from the Report:

  1. The standard iPhone 17 has slightly exceeded the sales performance of the standard iPhone 16 by 3% during the initial launch period.
  2. Sales for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models have lagged behind their iPhone 16 counterparts.
  3. The iPhone 17 Air is currently trailing the iPhone 16 Plus by approximately 1% in sales figures.

Factors Influencing Demand for the iPhone 17:

  1. Several elements are contributing to the strong demand for the base iPhone 17:
    • The base model provides exceptional value, featuring an advanced chip, enhanced display, greater base storage, and a selfie camera upgrade, all at the same price of $799 as its predecessor.
    • The model qualifies for China’s national digital product subsidy program, offering a 15% discount on devices priced below 6, 000 yuan (approximately $841), with subsidies capped at 500 yuan.
  2. The iPhone 17 Air is especially popular in China, where its eSIM-only configuration has attracted significant consumer interest.
  3. In the US market, there is a notable increase in demand for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models, influenced by major carriers that have increased their subsidies for these versions by 10%, or approximately $100.

For further details, visit the full report at Wccftech.

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