Is the iPhone 16 Pro Failing? Here’s Why Apple’s Sales Are Falling Short

The iPhone 16 Pro sales are lower than expected, and here’s what that means for you

Muhammad Ahtisham
Contentalogist

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Apple’s latest iPhone 16 series was expected to make waves, especially with its high-end Pro models. This was anticipated before Apple’s annual event in September.

Yet, the initial sales have fallen below projections, leaving many wondering, what went wrong?

iPhone 16 Pro Sales: A Disappointing Start

According to top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, pre-order sales for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are much lower than anticipated.

While Apple projected strong demand for these models, Kuo’s supply chain survey data reveals a 12.7% year-on-year drop in total sales compared to the iPhone 15.

Despite high hopes for the Pro Max, its numbers didn’t meet expectations. But why?

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Delayed Apple Intelligence Features Hurt Sales

A major reason behind the lukewarm sales is the delay of Apple’s new Apple Intelligence features.

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Muhammad Ahtisham
Contentalogist

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