Chinese consumers had previously shown relatively little interest in the iPhone 15, which was criticized for a lack of new features

New figures say that in China, the iPhone 16 range sold a fifth more in its first three weeks than the iPhone 15 did in 2023.

Sales of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones in China are up 20% in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model, a positive sign for a device that struggled this year to gain traction in the world’s largest smartphone market.

Apple Inc's new iPhones got off to a strong start in China, with their sales rising 20% in their first three weeks since their launch compared with its 2023 model, according to data from research firm Counterpoint.

Apple's (AAPL) new iPhone 16 series shipments in China jumped 20% in their first three weeks compared to the iPhone 15 models in 2023.

Sales of Apple Inc.’s newest iPhones in China are up 20% in their first three weeks compared with 2023’s model, a positive sign for a device that struggled this year to gain traction in the world’s largest smartphone market.

British retailers saw sales growth slow last month despite being boosted by strong demand from shoppers for new tech, according to official figures. Technology and telecommunication retailers saw sales surge by more than a third as they were buoyed by new product launches,