Most sold iPhone 16 on the first weekend of sales

While these claims are based only on initial demand, Kuo claims Apple has sold about 37 million units during the first weekend of the new iPhone's market exit.

He says it is a 12.7% drop compared to the debut of the iPhone 15.

iPhone 16 Plus, which starts at an $899 price, has increased by 48% compared to iPhone 15 Plus last year, despite the whole new line keeping up the same price levels.

The initial sales of iPhone 16 standard have increased by 10% compared to the weekend of iPhone debut 15, the foreign media write, along with Telegrafi.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 pro, at an initial price of $999, has suffered a $27% decline compared to last year, while Pro Max Max began at $199 99 has dropped 16% compared to Kuo's comparison.

 

One factor that might affect the initial orders equation is the fact that all models will take over the very controversial functions of Apple Intelligence, while they will be implemented in the coming months.

The fact that one of the main functions of the IOS 18 will not be available to the new entities, but will be introduced in phases during the rest of 2024 and early 2025 may also be a contributing factor.

However, strong enthusiasm for the Plus model, along with the smaller reduction of Pro Max's sales, shows that many who buy it early still prefer the iPhone to larger size.

Kuo believes Apple has doubled approximately the production of the initial iPhone 16 pro Max compared to iPhone 15 But Max, preparing about 6 million units before the debut.

Apple usually doesn't discuss the exact sales figures, and it's still early to say whether the demand will continue at the same pace, or it will change as new iPhone models become available in stores.

The upcoming holiday season is expected to play an important role in early demand for all new iPhone models.

The order of the best-selling models usually changes until the end of Apple's first fiscal quarter.