The sales of the iPhone 16 series, introduced by Apple last month, are continuing at full speed. One of the most notable changes in the new series is the shutter button, which now has multiple functions. Additionally, the design of the rear panels for the standard and Plus models has been revamped, while the screen sizes of the Pro and Pro Max models have been increased, and their cameras have been improved. So, how are the sales of the iPhone 16 series performing with all these changes?
Disappointing Sales for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
According to a report by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, despite the significant changes, the sales of the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have been disappointing. However, the sales of the Pro and Pro Max models are progressing similarly to last year and are meeting expectations.
Unfortunately, there is no specific data on how many units each model has sold so far, so it is only possible to comment on the overall performance of the series.
Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that iPhone 16 series sales will reach 88-89 million units in the fourth quarter of 2024. This appears to be a slight decline compared to the 90-91 million units sold by the iPhone 15 series in the same quarter last year. However, new features like the introduction of Apple Intelligence could potentially boost sales.
iPhone 16 Standard Model Specifications:
- Display: 6.1-inch OLED, 2000 nits brightness, Super Retina XDR, 461 ppi, 86.4% screen-to-body ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield glass
- Processor: Apple A18 (3 nm)
- RAM: 8 GB
- Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
- Front Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/3.6″, PDAF
- Front Camera Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps
- Rear Cameras:
- Main: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
- Ultra-Wide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
- Telephoto: 12 MP, OIS, 2x zoom, 52mm, 1 µm, f/1.6
- Rear Camera Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
- Battery: 3,561 mAh
- Charging Speed: 25W wired (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7/6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0, NFC, eSIM
- Operating System: iOS 18
- Colors: Ultramarine, turquoise, pink, white, black
- Dimensions: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 170 grams
What do you think about this? Do you believe the iPhone 16 series will meet sales expectations? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!
