iPhone 17 sales exceed the previous version by 14% in America and China
Sales of the new generation of Apple phones have declined faster than usual, with the basic model recording a huge jump in popularity. According to Counterpoint Research data, sales of the iPhone 17 series surpassed the iPhone 16 by 14% during the first 10 days of launch in the United States and China. The data, which is the first quantitative indicator of consumer response in Apple’s two biggest markets, shows that demand for the regular model of the iPhone 17 is much higher compared to its counterpart, which was priced at $799 last year. iPhone 17 specs…tangible improvements. According to analysts at Counterpoint, this strong performance is due to improvements in the display and increased storage capacity, as well as the adoption of the advanced A19 chip. Also read: “Apple” unveils the “iPhone 17” phone on September 9. Principal analyst Evan Lam said: “Consumers are responding to the base model of the iPhone 17 thanks to improvements in specifications and upgrades.” He added: “In China, sales are almost double what the base model of the iPhone 16 recorded during its first launch period – and momentum remains strong in October.” Demand for the “iPhone 17 Pro Max” On the other side of the Apple phone range, the “iPhone 17 Pro Max” records a strong demand, especially in the US market. According to Counterpoint, this model attracts users who bought their previous devices during the pandemic and finally decided to upgrade. Also read: Apple unveils the “iPhone 17” phones with the thinnest “Air” model. This new device, the most prestigious among the “Apple” series, features the best camera system the company has offered so far, in addition to an improved heat dissipation system, and the most prominent redesign in the exterior appearance in years. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, still relies on the iPhone as a source of about half of its revenue. Despite the faltering development of artificial intelligence features, and the delayed launch of Apple Intelligence in the Chinese market, the company has managed to maintain a strong sales pace.