iPhone 16 Debuts Strong: T-Mobile CEO Says Sales Surpass iPhone 15

iPhone 16 Debuts Strong: T-Mobile CEO Says Sales Surpass iPhone 15IT Home, September 20 - Apple's iPhone 16/Pro series launched today. The four models are priced at 5,999 yuan, 6,999 yuan, 7,999 yuan, and 9,999 yuan respectively (the first three start at 128GB, ProMax starts at 256GB)

iPhone 16 Debuts Strong: T-Mobile CEO Says Sales Surpass iPhone 15

IT Home, September 20 - Apple's iPhone 16/Pro series launched today. The four models are priced at 5,999 yuan, 6,999 yuan, 7,999 yuan, and 9,999 yuan respectively (the first three start at 128GB, ProMax starts at 256GB). Mike Sievert, CEO of T-Mobile, one of the three major US telecom carriers, said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday that sales of Apple's iPhone 16 series have already surpassed last year's iPhone 15.

Sievert pointed out that consumers are buying Pro and Max versions, they are more willing to choose high-end models, and the purchase rate is higher than last year. This may be related to the powerful hardware upgrades and new features of the iPhone 16 Pro series, such as the more powerful A17 chip, more advanced camera system, and longer battery life.

Some analysts had previously predicted that demand for iPhone 16 would be lower than expected, partly due to the delay of AI features (IT Home note: Apple will release a beta version of AppleIntelligence next month). However, Sievert made it clear that demand for the iPhone 16 is strong, although the AI delay may lengthen the sales cycle.

Sievert believes that due to the delay of these features, it may take longer for customers to share their experiences with the new products through "word of mouth." This means that the true market performance of the iPhone 16 may take some time to fully emerge.

Despite this, the optimistic attitude of the T-Mobile CEO indicates that the iPhone 16 series has already gained consumer recognition. This is a positive sign for Apple, and also suggests that the iPhone 16 series is expected to continue to succeed in the coming months.

It is important to note that this is only preliminary data from the initial launch and is not enough to judge the final market performance of the iPhone 16 series. The next few months will be a crucial observation period, and we will continue to monitor the sales and market feedback of the iPhone 16.