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