CIRP just published US sales data for the iPhone in Q1, including a breakdown of how each different iPhone 16 model is performing.There are winners and losers, and even the first iPhone 16e data.The surprise loser of the bunch? The iPhone 16 Pro.
CIRP shows base iPhone 16 is swaying potential 16 Pro customers Michael Levin and Josh Lowitz write at CIRP: Why did the 16 Pro models dip so much? Diving deeper into the data, things are pretty clear.While the iPhone 16 Pro Max still performed nearly as well as its predecessor, the smaller iPhone 16 Pro saw a big dip.iPhone 15 Pro: of sales in last year’s Q1 iPhone 16 Pro: only of sales this year Looking at the full chart, it’s not too difficult to discern what happened.
Way more than last year, a lot of buyers opted for the cheaper base model this quarter.iPhone 16 sales accounted for 20% market share, while last year the iPhone 15 managed only 14%.Apple’s efforts to make its base model more compelling clearly worked.
That might be seen as a loss, since theoretically those buyers might have splurged for the more expensive iPhone 16 Pro.But with the introduction of iPhone 16e, Apple had to take a calculated risk.It needed to upgrade the base model enough that it’s differentiated from the new budget option.
I’m especially keen to see what happens to the Pro line later this year, after the iPhone 17 Air presumably wins users over.What are your takeaways from Apple’s Q1 iPhone 16 Pro and other sales? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessories AirPods Pro 2 (now only $199, down from $249) MagSafe Car Mount for iPhone HomeKit smart plug 4-pack 10-year AirTag battery case 2-pack 100W USB-C power adapter for fast charging You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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