"It looks like the iPhone 17's debut in China is going well. Apple's new smartphone lineup became available for preorders on Friday, and analysts and Chinese e-commerce retailer JD.com say it did well compared to last year's model. Preorders for the iPhone 17 surpassed the first-day volume of last year's iPhone 16 series on JD.com, the South China Morning Post reported Saturday."
"Although it's only been available for a few days, some other analysts also predict strong demand for the iPhone 17 overall. Wedbush Securities analysts wrote Friday that they expected worldwide orders for the iPhone 17 to be up 5% to 10% from last year, seeing this as a "massive upgrade opportunity" for those who've held off on trading in their phones."
Apple opened iPhone 17 preorders in China, with JD.com reporting first-day preorder volumes that exceeded the iPhone 16 series. The 256GB entry-level iPhone 17 was the most popular configuration on JD.com. Supply-chain indicators point to the iPhone 17 series outpacing its predecessor. Some analysts advise caution about whether early preorder momentum will translate into meaningful quarterly growth, while others forecast worldwide orders rising 5–10% driven by upgrade demand. Apple faces regional challenges including potential regulatory delays for the new iPhone Air and intensified competition from local manufacturers launching this month.
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