CIRP: Demand for iPhone 16 increases, affordable 16e is off to a great start

24 April 2025
Three out of every four iPhones sold in Q1 are from the current generation.

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Lurker, 24 Apr 2025That's how kids with too much time on their hands choo... moreCalling Apple more "trustworthy" is crazy.

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    red, 24 Apr 2025I am Samsung user. I have galaxy watch, samsung TV, samsung... more> Which one from chinese brands (except xiaomi)
    You already answered your own question...

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      ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 24 Apr 2025What about ecosystem? Realme devices don't mix well ... moreMy friend's Realme from 2020 is still getting updates until now, just saying. 🤷‍♀️

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        red, 24 Apr 2025nobody needs realme, oppo, poco, vivo in USA or Europe exce... more> They want brand with good customer and warranty service, maybe offline stores, which many of chinese brands dont have.
        Vivo and Oppo literally have far better customer and warranty services here than Apple and even Samsung, LOL.

          PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Realme GT7 - Amoled 1b colors 144hz, Dimensity 9400+ 1... moreYou can't really compare these when there is a massive phone size difference. 16e is 6.1 inch screen so it's 146mm tall while that Realme GT7 (China) 310euro have 6.8 inch screen and phone is 162mm tall

          The 16e point is more on the compact size side to get but the price is crazy for this phone and what you get with it while what you can get with Android in up to same price as 16e 8/256 for 800 euro

            I need new phone, 24 Apr 2025oh boy......imagine being poor but still want an iphone....... moreIn article for me shows the prices for amazon.de and co.uk as 670 Euro for 8/129 and 800 euro for 8/256GB

            S25 12/128 starts around 625 euro and 12/256 version 700 euro
            Xiaomi 15 price is 12/256 is 780 euro and 12/512 is 812 euro

            Both are better options with better everything and not large cut out screen notch so yeah i dont really get who buy this when the prices are not much different in size and muiles better in everything like performance and cameras while one have faster charging option too.

            So no need to even look year old Samsung S24 or Xiaomi 14 as these be even cheaper and can already look their pro or ultra version

              Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025This. I upgraded my whole family from the 15 to the 16e and... moreYou mean downgraded?

                Lurker, 24 Apr 2025That's how kids with too much time on their hands choo... moreRealme offers reliable hardware, and the batteries in the GT models are certified for much longer cycles than Apple's. Buying an iPhone 16e with a screen that's hard to read outdoors and a camera that's bad in low light is almost a steal.

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                  PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Realme GT7 - Amoled 1b colors 144hz, Dimensity 9400+ 1... moreThat's how kids with too much time on their hands choose a phone - by hardware numbers while completely forgetting about support and brand trustworthiness.

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                    PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Hahahaha, nice joke men. I live in Europe and exactly know ... moreYou know exactly what people want? Damn, you must have better market research than all brands combined.

                      jerem06, 24 Apr 2025It's up to you to have recommended a model with a scre... moreI would’ve thought that would be bad, but I saw people downgrading from a 14 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max. Hey, at least they’re saving some cash.

                        Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025This. I upgraded my whole family from the 15 to the 16e and... moreI find it kinda funny that you had to upgrade within a year, but at that price, more than fair enough

                          Anonymous, 24 Apr 2025This. I upgraded my whole family from the 15 to the 16e and... moreIt's up to you to have recommended a model with a screen that is half as readable outdoors, one less ultra-wide camera sensor, and a lower-quality main camera sensor. Only the CPU is faster since the GPU has been castrated on the 16e. Finally, an iPhone with a single camera sensor immediately shows that your iPhone is entry-level. Changing smartphones only 1 year later with less good specifications is beyond me

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                            justasmile, 24 Apr 2025I've been on the r/iphone16e subreddit and thus far ma... moreThis. I upgraded my whole family from the 15 to the 16e and have zero regrets. Sold our 15's on swappa for $450 each and bought 16e's for $199 each! We got two generations of cpu upgrades and got to skip that dumb camera side button.

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                              [deleted post]I am Samsung user. I have galaxy watch, samsung TV, samsung sound bar, samsung washer, galaxy buds. Which one from chinese brands (except xiaomi) provide good ecosystem to use all gadgets easily like samsung smarthings? Provide good health app?
                              Has local offline store with good service?
                              Phone is not just about antutu score :)

                              Yes, I will keep using ewaste :D :D :D

                                PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Smartphone market is in decline. When u look at numbers of ... moreDo you really read GSMArena articles?
                                "Canalys: Europe smartphone market grows after four years in decline" (February 2025) :

                                https://m.gsmarena.com/canalys_europe_smartphone_market_grows_after_four_years_in_decline-news-66644.php

                                "The smartphone market in Europe grew by 5% in 2024, following four consecutive years of decline."

                                From Canalys source directly: "Samsung reaffirmed its position as Europe’s largest smartphone vendor, growing its 2024 shipments by 6% to 46.4 million units. Apple was the largest vendor in Q4 2024 backed by a positive reception of the iPhone 16 series combined with continued demand for iPhone 13 and 14."

                                And companies don't ship millions of devices if they don't anticipate them being bought. Shipment numbers are a strong indicator of expected demand. This means there's healthy demand in the market.
                                Smartphone market is not in decline anymore.

                                But still, maybe it will be in decline in 2025 because of current U.S. events, we'll see.

                                  ProMaxUltraAreBricks, 24 Apr 2025While I don't know if their ecosystem is not as strong... moreSmartphone market is in decline. When u look at numbers of milions sales, they are losing about 10 milion as I said before. They are not first, they are second when whole year is counted, not just first and last quarter of the year. Market share is not important, number of sales are.

                                    PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Hahahaha, nice joke men. I live in Europe and exactly know ... moreLiving in Europe too, I see Chinese brands (mainly Xiaomi) present in the entry/mid-range (not 55%, check Canalys/Counterpoint stats), but people often mock their higher-end pricier phones. There's a perception that you wouldn't spend €600+ on a Xiaomi or Realme (and other unknown BBK brands besides maybe OnePlus).
                                    And I can't even imagine people in the U.S. getting mocked just for having just an Android.

                                    Plus, Chinese brands presence is limited in EU : less / to no physical store, fewer deals, often no Ultra flagships (China specific models) and only 3-4 years of updates.
                                    Suggest that they don't really care that much.

                                      PureOS, 24 Apr 2025Hah, ecosystem? Apple is far away from android now. It'... moreWhile I don't know if their ecosystem is not as strong as it once was, the reality is that Apple users are still very much tied into it.

                                      And regarding the claim about losing 10 million customers annually, that doesn't seem to align with recent data. In fact, according to Counterpoint Research, Apple actually took the #1 spot in smartphone shipments in 2025 Q1.
                                      So, they're clearly still a major player in the market.

                                        red, 24 Apr 2025nobody needs realme, oppo, poco, vivo in USA or Europe exce... moreHahahaha, nice joke men. I live in Europe and exactly know what people want, and that is not apple anymore. Samsung still holds strong, but Chinese manufacturers combined hold about 55% of smartphone market. That shows that they care 😉

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