Entire iPhone 17 line sees biggest early sales in years across the globe

Syndication October 20, 2025

Entire iPhone 17 line sees biggest early sales in years across the globe

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.

A sleek, dark-colored smartphone lying face down on a black surface, highlighting its triple camera setup and side buttons.

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.

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