Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that demand for the new iPhone 17 lineup is strong, with initial orders beating out those for last year’s iPhone 16.He points to a clear indication that the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the star performer, although does acknowledge that demand for the iPhone Air may become clearer over time … To conduct his analysis, Kuo looked at two factors.First, what he believes he knows about production volumes for each model via supply chain sources.
Second, how quickly shipping times slipped once the lineup went on sale.Demand for at least three of the models is strong, he concludes.iPhone 17 Pro Max He says there is a very strong clue that the iPhone 17 Pro Max is selling particularly well.
iPhone Air Kuo notes that you can still preorder an iPhone Air today and receive it on day one.This may indicate that Apple has overestimated demand for its shiny new ultra-sleek model.I was able to confirm his findings by checking out a few specs, all of which were available for delivery on September 19.
However, he said the novelty of the new model means that we can’t necessarily judge popularity by initial demand.9to5Mac’s Take It’s no surprise to me that demand for the iPhone 17 Pro Max is strong.It represents an extremely appealing proposition for serious content creators and filmmakers, and is a solid upgrade for many from models two or three years older.
I’m likewise not sure we can conclude too much from the fact that the iPhone Air still has day one availability.Kuo suggests that Apple made three times as many models as it did the iPhone 16 Plus, which previously occupied this slot.It’s certainly possible the company has overestimated demand, but it may have got it about right and be just about keeping pace with orders.
Certainly, my own anecdotal experience is that a lot of people who might previously have bought a Pro model are instead choosing the iPhone Air.Our own Ryan Christoffel is one example of many.Highlighted accessories Official Apple Store on Amazon Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter for iPhone 17 Official Apple iPhone Air cases and bumpers iPhone Air MagSafe Battery Official iPhone 17 cases Official iPhone 17 Pro cases and Pro Max cases You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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