iPhone 17 Series Outperforms Predecessor in Early China, US Sales

The iPhone 17 series outperformed its predecessor in early sales across China and the United States, research firm Counterpoint announced on Monday. The newer models outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% during their initial 10 days of availability in these two countries, according to a Counterpoint report.

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Sales of the base model iPhone 17 nearly doubled in China compared to the iPhone 16 during the same timeframe. Across both markets, sales for this model increased by 31%.

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Senior Analyst Mengmeng Zhang stated in the report, "The base model iPhone 17 is very compelling to consumers, offering great value for money. A better chip, improved display, higher base storage, selfie camera upgrade – all for the same price as last year's iPhone 16."

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Apple launched the iPhone 17 series globally, including in China, in Sept.

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• The iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% in early sales within China and the United States.

• The base model iPhone 17 saw sales nearly double in China compared to its predecessor.

• Across both China and the United States, the base model iPhone 17 recorded a 31% increase in sales.

Source: REUTERS