iPhone Remains the Single-Model Sales King: August Domestic Smartphone Sales Ranking Revealed

iPhone Remains the Single-Model Sales King: August Domestic Smartphone Sales Ranking RevealedWhile Apple's overall sales performance in China weakened in August, iPhone continues to demonstrate its dominant force in single-model sales. Data shows that Apple occupied the top three spots on the August domestic single-model sales Top 10 list, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone taking the lead

iPhone Remains the Single-Model Sales King: August Domestic Smartphone Sales Ranking Revealed

While Apple's overall sales performance in China weakened in August, iPhone continues to demonstrate its dominant force in single-model sales. Data shows that Apple occupied the top three spots on the August domestic single-model sales Top 10 list, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone taking the lead. This result once again confirms iPhone's absolute lead in single-model sales.

This data comes from industry insider "Wisdom Chip Guide," who published the August domestic single-model sales Top 10 ranking:

Champion: iPhone 15 Pro Max

Runner-up: iPhone 15 Pro

Third Place: iPhone

Fourth to Tenth Place are:

• Honor X50

• vivo Y200i

• Honor Play 50

• vivo S19

• Redmi K70 Ultra

• OPPO Reno12

• vivo Y36

The list reveals that Apple has three models on the Top 10 list, all of which were the hottest selling models before the release of the iPhone 16 series. Honor has two models on the list, vivo has three models, OPPO and Xiaomi each have one model.

It's worth noting that among August's best-selling models, apart from Apple, the Android camp consists entirely of mid-to-low-end models, with no flagship models making the list. Redmi K70 Ultra could be considered the strongest among these models, but it still cannot compete with the flagship status of the iPhone 15 series.

Industry insiders state that while Apple's overall sales may be less impressive, in terms of single-model sales, no brand can match it. Apple is currently the only global brand not employing a sea of models strategy, nor releasing mid-to-low-end models. This is Apple's unique characteristic, and it reflects their powerful strength. No Android brand dares to follow Apple's focus on the high-end market like them, simply because they cannot match Apple's brand appeal and product competitiveness.

Not only in China, but Apple also maintains a leading position in single-model sales globally. The iPhone 15 Pro Max was the best-selling model worldwide in the second quarter of this year. For Apple, the higher-priced models often become the best-selling models. While the top-tier flagship models in the Android camp might be used for showcasing muscle, their sales volumes are generally low. Their real sales drivers are mid-to-low-end models.

However, this list reveals a surprising omission there were no Huawei models on the list. Although Huawei's overall sales performance in August was not bad, it's possible that their model sales were more evenly distributed, without any particularly outstanding models, hence failing to secure a spot on the single-model sales Top 10.

Many are anticipating a domestic phone maker to produce a blockbuster model similar to the iPhone 15 series, surpassing Apple. However, achieving this is no easy feat. Apple's long-term dominance of the high-end market through its powerful brand influence, innovative capabilities, and product quality is no coincidence.

The August domestic single-model sales list highlights that iPhone remains the king of the global smartphone market. Its powerful product competitiveness and brand influence have placed it far ahead in single-model sales. Although the Android camp has a certain advantage in overall sales, challenging iPhone in single-model sales will require even greater efforts.