Last weekend Apple launched iPhone 5 in China and many people noticed that the device was received without much enthusiasm by the locals. Many said that the iPhone is not wanted by the Chinese, but in reality it was all due to a new online pre-order system implemented by Apple there. Although there were no queues in front of Apple stores, the company sold 2 million terminals in 3 days only in China. On September 21st Apple sold 5 million iPhone 5 terminals in over 10 countries around the world, and if we make a comparison we realize how important the Chinese market is for Apple.
Practically, Apple sold in one country as much as in 4 others, and this tells us very clearly that the interest in iPhone 5 it is as big as at the official release. Considering these sales figures, it is very possible that Apple will announce the sale of more than 40 million iPhone terminals in the fiscal quarter of the winter holidays.
iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales in China Top Two Million
BEIJING—December 17, 2012—Apple® today announced it has sold over two million of its new iPhone® 5 in China, just three days after its launch on December 14. iPhone 5 will be available in more than 100 countries by the end of December, making it the fastest iPhone rollout ever.
"Customer response to iPhone 5 in China has been incredible, setting a new record with the best first weekend sales ever in China," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "China is a very important market for us and customers there cannot wait to get their hands on Apple products."
iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina® display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology*—all while delivering even better battery life.** iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, the world's most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features including: Shared Photo Streams, all-new Maps app, Passbook® organization and even more Siri® features and languages including Mandarin.
