Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-07 01:45Core Insights - The iPhone 17 series has achieved sales exceeding 15 million units in China, with a total of 15.57 million units sold as of week 52 of 2025 [1][6] - The standard version of the iPhone 17 has been the primary driver of this sales growth [1][6] Sales Performance - The iPhone 17 standard version's sales in China are nearly double that of the iPhone 16 during the same period [2][7] - The success of the standard version is attributed to its "more for the same price" strategy, which includes an upgrade from 128GB to 256GB storage while maintaining the same price [2][7] Market Position - Given the current sales momentum, Apple is likely to maintain its position as the leading global smartphone vendor in 2026, despite competition from Xiaomi and Huawei [2][7] - The high-end market remains less threatened by competitors, reinforcing Apple's stronghold under CEO Tim Cook [2][7]