Apple sells nearly 7 million iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max units in China
The launch of Apple’s new generation of flagship phones in China has been an unprecedented triumph for the US corporation, which managed to push local manufacturers entirely out of the top five.
According to Chinese blogger RD Observation, around 6.89 million iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max units were sold in the first six weeks after launch. The highest weekly sales came in week 41 of the year, when buyers purchased approximately 1.19 million smartphones.
Demand remains high several weeks after launch. In week 44, Apple sold another approximately 872, set? devices across the two models. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is more popular than the regular Pro version, accounting for most of the series’ sales.
The ranking of individual models for week 44 is even more striking. Apple smartphones took all five top spots, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max leading by a significant margin. Six models from the Cupertino company made the top ten. The first Chinese-made phone in the ranking was the Huawei Pura X View, in sixth place. Local brands have therefore yet to displace Apple from the top of the sales rankings.
One reason for the strong demand may be the rising prices of flagship Android smartphones. The prices of the most expensive configurations of Chinese models have neared those of the iPhone Pro, making local manufacturers’ affordability advantage less pronounced.
Apple’s brand recognition, long-term software support, and high resale value may also play a role. As a result, some buyers prefer to pay extra for an iPhone flagship, expecting to use it for several years.
