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iPhone 18 Pro sales in China beat iPhone 17 Pro’s first-week result in three days

Sales of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models in China during their first three days exceeded the iPhone 17 Pro’s entire first-week sales last year by 12%. Counterpoint Research said Apple held 33% of China’s smartphone market for the week of September 14–20.

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Sales of Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro models in China during their first three days exceeded the entire first-week sales of the iPhone 17 Pro last year. The increase was 12%, according to Counterpoint Research.

The strong launch put Apple at the top of China’s smartphone market for the week of September 14–20, with a 33% share.

iPhone Duo sales begin October 23

Apple’s China sales could receive another boost from the iPhone Duo. The device is scheduled to go on sale on October 23.

Chinese consumers have a much stronger appetite for foldable devices than consumers in the rest of the world. The source does not provide a sales forecast for the iPhone Duo.

What we know

  • China’s first three days of iPhone 18 Pro sales were 12% above the iPhone 17 Pro’s entire first-week result last year.
  • Apple ranked first in China’s smartphone market for the week of September 14–20.
  • Apple held a 33% market share during that week.
  • The iPhone Duo is scheduled to go on sale in China on October 23.
  • Chinese consumers show stronger demand for foldable devices than consumers in the rest of the world.

What is confirmed

  • Multiple sources agree that china’s first three days of iPhone 18 Pro sales were 12% above the iPhone 17 Pro’s entire first-week result last year.
  • The newsroom compared 2 independent reports, including: MacRumors, 9to5Mac.
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