iPhone 17 Outpaces Predecessor by 14% in First 10 Days

According to the latest report from Counterpoint Research, Apple's iPhone 17 has seen a significant sales boost in the first 10 days of its release. The new flagship smartphone has outpaced the previous generation iPhone 16 by an impressive 14% in the US and China markets.

The standard iPhone 17 model has been particularly well-received, with sales growing by nearly one-third compared to the same period last year. Counterpoint Research senior analyst Mengmeng Zhang attributes this success to the iPhone 17's exceptional value proposition, offering consumers a better chip, improved display, higher base storage, and selfie camera upgrades - all at the same price as the previous model.

"The base model iPhone 17 is very compelling to consumers, offering great value for money," Zhang said. "Buying this device is a no-brainer, especially when you throw channel discounts and coupons into the mix. Simply put, it provides extremely good value-for-money, and Chinese consumers are rewarding Apple for that."