发售一月有余，iPhone 17标准版“卖爆”，Pro遇“掉色”尴尬

Core Insights - The iPhone 17 series has seen a 14% increase in sales compared to the iPhone 16 series in its first ten days, particularly strong in China and the US [1] - Apple's stock rose over 3.9% to $262.24, marking its highest price since December and making it the second-largest company by market capitalization in the US, behind Nvidia [1] - The base model iPhone 17 has shown a remarkable 31% growth compared to its predecessor, driven by its high cost-performance ratio, especially in the Chinese market [1] Sales Performance - The iPhone 17 series outperformed the iPhone 16 series, with the base model being particularly successful, reflecting strong consumer demand in China [1] - In the US market, the iPhone 17 Pro Max has seen the strongest demand, attributed to a 10% increase in carrier subsidies targeting high-end users [1] Product Features and Consumer Response - The iPhone 17 offers significant upgrades over the iPhone 16, including a stronger chip, better display, higher base storage, and improved selfie camera, all while maintaining the same price point [1] - The standard iPhone 17 is perceived as having a high cost-performance ratio, appealing to consumers, particularly in China [1] Market Challenges - The iPhone Air, set to launch on October 23, is expected to perform slightly better than the iPhone 16 Plus but is still projected to capture only 3% of total iPhone sales [3] - Due to underwhelming market performance, Apple plans to cut the production of the iPhone Air by approximately 1 million units [3] Quality Concerns - Users have reported color fading issues with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, particularly in the "Starry Orange" color, raising concerns on social media [4][5] - The fading issue is believed to stem from inadequate sealing of the anodized coating during production, exposing the aluminum to air and causing oxidation [5] - The aluminum body of the iPhone 17 Pro has faced criticism for its scratch resistance compared to previous titanium models, with reports of scratches appearing on display units [5][6]