{"id":790545,"date":"2026-05-12T07:12:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/790545\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:12:25","slug":"iphone-17-success-in-china-is-reason-enough-why-apple-has-delayed-the-iphone-18-as-base-model-approaches-30-million-activations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/790545\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 17 Success In China Is Reason Enough Why Apple Has Delayed The iPhone 18, As Base Model Approaches 30 Million Activations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple made one of the best decisions for the iPhone 17 launch when it equipped the base model with flagship features, such as an LTPO OLED panel paired with the A19 SoC, which is mass produced on TSMC\u2019s 3nm process. Sticking with the same $799 but offering double the storage, it was no surprise that the iPhone 17 would gain popularity, especially in China. Despite the myriad of options, not to mention consumers displaying an affinity towards domestic brands, Apple defied overwhelming odds as its base model approaches 30 million activations, which also explains why the iPhone 18 has been delayed<\/a>\u00a0to 2027.<\/p>\n

As Chinese competitors are forced to raise the prices of their flagships, the iPhone 17 continues to chip away at their market share<\/p>\n

Previously published statistics from Counterpoint Research revealed that the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026, but the firm didn\u2019t go in-depth as to how far its reach goes when discussing the biggest smartphone market in the world, which is China. According to MyDrivers, which came across data from Weibo tipster\u2019 RD Observation,\u2019 the base iPhone 17 is on track to reach 30 million activations, with the previous figure recorded at 29.19 million units.<\/p>\n

Despite the iPhone 18<\/a>\u00a0being the iPhone 17\u2019s immediate successor, its only notable highlight may be that it\u2019s equipped with Apple\u2019s first 2nm chipset,\u00a0the A20. However, CEO Tim Cook has warned that the company\u2019s DRAM stockpile is running out<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0chances are that it may be forced to raise the prices of its devices. With the iPhone 18 expected to be the casualty of this shortage, a price hike means it won\u2019t offer the same compelling value as the iPhone 17, hinting at why Apple will keep\u00a0the latter\u00a0in its lineup for much longer.<\/p>\n

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The raging success of his particular device is also a major reason why the Cupertino firm has secured the majority of global smartphone profits in Q1 2026<\/a>, whereas its Chinese rivals, such as Xiaomi, continue to struggle as they continue to circumvent the DRAM crisis<\/a>. It remains to be seen if Apple maintains the iPhone 18 price at $799 next year, and if that is the case, the iPhone 17 could be offered at a price cut, further fueling its popularity.<\/p>\n

News Source: MyDrivers<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\tAbout the author<\/a>: <\/strong> Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech’s mobile<\/a> section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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