iPhone 16 sale demand could be lower than iPhone 15, Ming Chi ...

Known supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that the demand for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series could be slightly lower compared to the iPhone 15. Apple might ship around 89 million units of the iPhone 16 series in 2024

Known supply-chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that the demand for Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 series could be slightly lower compared to the iPhone 15. This comes just hours before Apple’s grand event tonight, where the iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be unveiled.

According to Kuo, Apple could ship around 89 million units of the iPhone 16 series in 2024, a slight drop from the 91 million units of the iPhone 15 shipped during the same period last year. The marginal decline suggests that Apple is not expecting a major surge in demand for its latest iPhones. Kuo highlighted that iPhone 16 shipments are expected to be more concentrated early on, with a larger number of units being delivered in August and September compared to the same period last year.

As for the upcoming iPhone 16 series, Apple is tipped to prepare around 15-17 million units for the initial preorder phase. Among the various models, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to be the most popular, accounting for 38 per cent of total shipments. The iPhone 16 Pro follows closely with a 30 percent share, while the base model iPhone 16 is expected to capture 26 percent of shipments. The iPhone 16 Plus, however, may trail behind with just a 6 per cent share.

With the iPhone 16 series launch just around the corner, it will be interesting to see how the market responds and whether Kuo’s predictions hold true.

Apple Hub has leaked the prices of the next-gen iPhones. The Apple iPhone 16 is tipped to start at $799 (around Rs 67,100), while the iPhone 16 Plus could cost $899 (approximately Rs 75,500). For the Pro models, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro might be priced at $1,099 (around Rs 92,300) for the 256GB variant, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max could start at $1,199 (around Rs 1,00,700).

These prices are for the US market, but Indian buyers should brace for higher costs due to import duties and additional expenses.