Since the release of the iPhone 16 range, many reports have mentioned that sales have been disappointing and that Apple has even started to reduce orders from a strategic supplier of components for the new iPhones. Fortunately, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo implies that this was all a bit exaggerated and that ultimately iPhone 16 sales perfectly met Apple’s expectations!
iPhone 16s are selling well
Renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently shared reassuring new information regarding iPhone 16 shipments. According to his data, sales have been completely in line with Apple’s forecasts since launch. Other good news is that demand remains stable in all countries where the iPhone 16 is available, there is no weakness noted at the moment.
For investors, Kuo is particularly confident: he says there is currently no reason to worry. He also clarified that no reductions in the supply chain are planned at this time. Such stability in production allows Apple to continue to meet demand, particularly for the Pro models, which are recording good performance, as had been anticipated.
Apple, faithful to its policy, has not communicated precise figures concerning sales. However, Kuo was able to obtain trends by reaching out to Apple’s supply chain partners. Unlike a previous report that claimed a decline in demand, it clarifies that standard models, like the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, are seeing lower demand compared to last year. On the other hand, the Pro models are particularly well received, which helps balance sales and avoid being in the negative.
Another important factor is Apple’s continued solicitation of its suppliers to maintain production of Pro models during the Chinese National Day holiday; if sales were not good, Apple would have taken advantage of the National Day to significantly slow down production. production.
The final sales figures for the iPhone 16 will be revealed at the end of October, during the publication of Apple’s quarterly report, which will provide a more precise vision of the commercial impact of this new range on the market. For now, the signals sent by Ming-Chi Kuo remain optimistic, which will ease investors’ concerns.
iPhone 16 shipment updates
1. Assembly orders almost remain unchanged. Suppliers had been asked to continue producing two Pro models during China’s National Day holiday, indicating that demand for the Pro models has generally met expectations so far.
2. Some component orders…
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 9, 2024
