Apple’s continued struggles in China are not unfounded, as the company has had to introduce routine discounts on a multitude of products, including iPhones, to get some sales traction in the country. Now, it appears that the momentum has shifted to the company’s favor, as consumers strongly believe that the iPhone 17 ships with adequate design changes, features, and upgrades that make it a compelling upgrade option. One tipster has shared that just one e-commerce store in China has recorded 5 million reservations for the new models, hinting that Huawei and other local brands are about to find themselves in quite a battle for the next few weeks.
Tipster believes that Samsung will have little chances of success with its Galaxy S26 launch in China next year after seeing the popularity surge for the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17 series in China starts from 5,999 yuan, or $841, which is slightly higher than the $799 starting price in the U.S., but when you factor in the base storage increase to 256GB and the addition of a ProMotion display that takes the refresh rate to 120Hz and clocks down to 1Hz to save battery, Chinese consumers will realize that they have the opportunity to daily drive one of the best ‘price to performance’ devices for 2025. According to PhoneArt, who was previously known as Ice Universe, just a single Chinese e-commerce store has talked about the new series, garnering 5 million reservations.
With time, the tipster will likely share statistics from other online retailers, but what is interesting is that his post on X mentions the demise of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series before it is even launched. The Korean giant is often regarded as Apple’s biggest rival in the smartphone industry, but exactly how is Samsung going to top its rival’s latest offerings? In the past, Apple’s iPhone slowdown was thanks to Huawei’s resurgence and the dominance of local brands like Xiaomi and others, so it is evident that the company went back to the drawing board to brainstorm on what kind of lineup it needed to introduce to truly make a statement around the world.
Then again, readers need to realize that the 5-million reservation figure does not mean that the online retailer will immediately record 5 million sales, but it does give you an idea that Apple has hit a home run with its iPhone 17 launch. As for the actual success, we will see how the new models perform after a few months, so stay tuned.
News Source: PhoneArt
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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