Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup has clearly outpaced the iPhone 16 in early sales, driven by strong demand for the base model in China and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in the US.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max
The company’s strategy of adding more value to its base models while keeping high-end buyers interested appears to be paying off. The iPhone 17 launch has outperformed the iPhone 16 sold in 2024, showing stronger demand across key markets.
In China, the base iPhone 17 nearly doubled unit sales compared to the iPhone 16, according to Counterpoint Research.