iPhone 17 Series China Shipments Surpass iPhone 16; Standard Model at 149%, Pro Max Up 9%
iPhone 17 series shipments in China have surpassed the entire iPhone 16 lineup as of the 29th week of 2026. The standard model reached 149% of iPhone 16's same-period shipments, while Pro Max hit 109% (up 9%). Other models: Pro 72%, 17e 64%, Air 82%. The standard iPhone 17 features a 120Hz ProMotion display and 256GB base storage at the unchanged RMB 5,999 starting price. Third-party data shows 68% of potential buyers prioritize high refresh rates; first-week sales rose 185% year-on-year.
As of the 29th week of 2026, iPhone 17 series shipments in the Chinese market have surpassed the entire iPhone 16 lineup. The standard iPhone 17 reached 149% of iPhone 16's same-period shipments, iPhone 17 Pro Max 109% (a 9% increase), iPhone 17 Pro 72%, iPhone 17e 64%, and iPhone 17 Air 82%. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus remain on sale on Apple's official website.
The standard iPhone 17 features a 120Hz ProMotion adaptive high refresh rate display, with base storage increased to 256GB, while the starting price remains unchanged at RMB 5,999. Third-party data shows that 68% of potential users list the high refresh rate display as the primary consideration when upgrading. In the first week of sales, the standard iPhone 17 saw a 185% year-on-year increase in sales.
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