iPhone 14 Pro Max tops global smartphone shipments as people shun budget phones for top-end devices
Publishing timestamp: 2023-08-28 10:18:43
Summary
The iPhone 14 Pro Max has become the most-shipped smartphone in the first half of the year, reflecting a shift in consumer buying habits towards higher-end devices. Apple accounted for all four of the top-shipping models, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max leading the pack. The article also mentions that consumers are holding onto their devices for longer and waiting for the best features on the market before upgrading. Chinese smartphone manufacturers did not feature in the top 10 best-shipping smartphones. Apple's overall iPhone shipments are expected to be flat or slightly lower this year, but the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to continue to increase due to solid demand for premium models. Global smartphone shipments are projected to decline 6% year on year.
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