Apple's base iPhone 17 is approaching 30 million activations in China, according to a Weibo tipster RD Observation. The previous figure was recorded at 29.19 million units. The strong performance of the iPhone 17 in China is reportedly a key reason why Apple has delayed the iPhone 18 launch to 2027.
Base model nears 30 million activations
The iPhone 17 base model is priced at $799 and comes with an LTPO OLED display and the A19 SoC, which is mass produced on TSMC's 3nm process. It also offers double the storage compared to previous base models. According to Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026.
The iPhone 17 is priced at $799 globally. Apple has secured the majority of global smartphone profits in Q1 2026, according to WCCFTech.
The iPhone 18 delay is attributed to the iPhone 17's success and a DRAM shortage. Apple CEO Tim Cook has warned that the company's DRAM stockpile is running out. The iPhone 18 may see a price hike due to the DRAM shortage, but this remains speculative. Apple has not officially confirmed the iPhone 18 launch window.
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