The iPhone 16 series has failed miserably and many users are looking for alternatives
Ahead of the iPhone 16 series launch , analysts expected Apple to ramp up production of its smartphones, especially the Pro models. However, a week after pre-orders began, data showed that pre-orders had declined, largely due to the Pro models (iPhone 16 and 16 Plus).
Why did iPhone 16 series sales decline?
Data from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo showed that pre-orders have declined, so let's take a quick look at the phone's specifications to see why sales are down:
- iPhone 16 price : Apple didn't increase prices, which is a positive thing.
- Fast Charging : Fast charging rates via USB-C and MagSafe are also good.
- Performance: All new models feature adequate RAM and strong NPU performance.
- iPhone 16 and 16 Plus Display: The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a 60Hz display, which may be one of the reasons why some users are considering other options.
What are the other reasons for the decline in iPhone 16 Pro sales?
Given the reasons above, you would think that the iPhone 16 series was a little successful and there was no objection to it...but let's look at the specifications of the iPhone 16 Pro first:
- Size: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is considered too big for 15% of survey respondents.
- Older Preferences : 13% look for older iPhone models for various reasons.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: The 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max is more palatable to many users, and has roughly the same cameras, except for the 48MP ultrawide camera.
- Switching to Android: Nearly half of respondents indicated they would switch to Android.
- Hesitation to buy older models: The older iPhone Pro models didn't attract much attention, suggesting that Apple may have been sitting on its laurels for too long.
Is the iPhone 16 Plus a success?
Given the failure of the iPhone 16 series, especially the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, this means that the iPhone 16 Plus will succeed, yes and no at the same time, as the iPhone 16 Plus saw a significant increase in pre-orders by 48% compared to the iPhone 15 Plus. However, the total pre-order numbers are still much lower than the other models. Many users do not know what to think about the iPhone 16 Plus. Many of them are planning to get the Pro model instead or opt for an older model, since the only noticeable change in this generation is the new side buttons.
User Reviews of iPhone 16 Series
The iPhone 16 received a positive rating of 15.1%, and the highest percentage of people (8.9%) who might decide to buy the iPhone 16 after reading the reviews, some users are leaning towards getting the Pro model this time.
It seems that Apple misread consumers' desires. It had high hopes for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but the model is suffering from a decline in pre-orders. However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is expected to remain the best-selling of the four. A big disappointment.
Kuo speculates that the delay in the launch of Apple Intelligence has affected pre-orders for the iPhone Pro models, and sales are expected to improve once this feature is launched. In addition, the upcoming holiday season will boost sales a little bit, we don't know yet.
It seems that iPhone users are tired of the same thing every year from Apple, the lack of improvement and countless other errors, as users suffered from an iOS 18 error affecting the Messages app , and there is a series of errors facing the iPhone 16 series.
We cannot find some improvements, especially in the batteries of the iPhone 16 , but many users who received the first batch of the iPhone 16 series suffer, and in light of all this, we are surprised by the presence of a leak for the iPhone 17 that it will be the shining star for Apple in the coming period.