Korean media: iPhone 17 becomes a hit in the Chinese market, Apple significantly narrows the gap with Huawei!
On March 2, Korean media "Today Digital" reported that the iPhone 17 has become a hit in the Chinese market, helping Apple achieve its best performance ever.
Apple's CEO Tim Cook recently said, "The iPhone achieved the best quarterly performance in history in China," and emphasized that consumer enthusiasm for the iPhone 17 series was the key factor. The foot traffic at Apple retail stores increased by double digits year-on-year, with foot traffic within China also reaching an all-time high.
This indicates that Apple has achieved strategic success in the Chinese market. According to data from market research company IDC, Apple sold 16 million iPhones in China during the fourth quarter of last year, with a market share of 21%. Looking at the whole year, Apple's iPhone shipments reached 46.2 million units, with a market share of 16.2%, closely following the top-ranked Huawei (16.4%).
Apple plans to further strengthen its position in the Chinese market. Recently, Tmall launched a discount campaign of 2000 RMB for the iPhone Air, while the iPhone 16 series also saw a maximum price reduction of 300 RMB.
Data from Counterpoint Research shows that the iPhone 16 is the best-selling smartphone globally in 2025, with the iPhone 17 series sales increasing by 16% compared to the previous model.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858533908447239/
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