South Korean media: iPhone 17 is a huge success in China, with sales jumping 22% in the first month!
On December 10, South Korean media "Today Digital" published an article stating that the iPhone 17 has led Apple's recovery in the Chinese market, with sales increasing by 22% in its first month on the market. At Apple's fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said, "We are very satisfied with the performance of the iPhone 17 in China." He also added that sales would have been even higher if not for supply shortages.
Recently, IT media Nine to Five Mac cited a report from Counterpoint Research stating that the iPhone 17 accounts for as much as 80% of total iPhone sales in China, indicating strong market demand.
This contrasts sharply with the situation last year when iPhone 16 sales in China fell by 5%. At that time, Cook attributed the weak performance in the Chinese market to supply issues rather than insufficient demand, and emphasized that despite limited subsidies, demand for the iPhone 17 remained strong.
Counterpoint Research analysis stated: "The success of the iPhone 17 in China is the result of Apple's strong brand power and innovative product strategy combined. In the context of an overall 2.7% decline in the Chinese smartphone market, Apple achieved double-digit growth, which is worth noting."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1851121498772492/
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