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Apple iPhone 17 sales in China expected to hit 16 million units amid rising memory costs
Monday, December 29, 2025 at 04:21 AM
iPhone 17 sales in mainland China are projected to reach 16 million units by year-end, with foreign brand shipments in November growing 128.4% year-over-year according to CAICT data. Memory price increases are noted as a factor in market dynamics.
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Apple is demonstrating significant resilience in the Chinese market, with iPhone 17 sales projected to reach 16 million units by the end of 2025. Despite broader market stagnation and rising memory component costs, foreign brand smartphone shipments—dominated by Apple—surged 128.4% year-over-year in November. This massive growth contrasts sharply with the overall Chinese smartphone market's modest 2% expansion, signaling a concentrated shift toward high-end devices where Apple maintains a historical competitive advantage and robust demand.
As of week 49, cumulative iPhone 17 sales in China reached 13.3 million units, putting the company on track to meet its year-end targets. While local competitors like Xiaomi are accelerating their pursuit through aggressive hardware innovation, analysts expect Apple to retain its global leadership position through 2026. The current sales momentum highlights a premium handset market that remains largely insulated from regional economic headwinds and intensifying competition from domestic manufacturers.
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