The success of the iPhone 11 was too short, iPhone sales plummeted in China

The iPhone 11 had a great start in the Chinese market, helping Apple grow again for the first time in 12 months. But according to analysts' latest report, the success is so short, iPhone sales have plummeted in China in the past month.

The latest data collected by Credit Suisse shows that iPhone shipments in China dropped by 10.3% in October compared to last year. It was followed by a drop of 35.4% in November, making things even more worrying.

Another report by Rosenblatt analyst Jun Zhang also revealed that Apple has cut iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max production in the last quarter of 2019. Not only that, Apple is also considering reducing iPhone 11 production. early next year, although this iPhone was very successful.

Apple hopes the 5G iPhone will be the savior next year

Analysts believe that disappointing iPhone sales in China may be related to 5G technology. With growing interest in 5G technology, consumers tend to wait for next-generation smartphones, rather than opting for today's 4G iPhones.

Apple is expecting 5G iPhones to launch by the end of next year. So that Apple will be able to launch up to 4 different 5G iPhones for users to choose. However, there is currently no official confirmation about the new iPhones that Apple will launch in 2020.

References: phonearena