Apple has today announced that it sold 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus units in the first three days of sales. This includes the 4 million units sold in the first 24 hours of preorder sales. Apple’s newest iPhones have consistently been out of stock across the world, particularly the iPhone 6 Plus which is believed to have faced production issues, limiting the number of available devices for sale.
For comparison, Apple reported 9 million iPhone 5s and 5c sales in the first three days. This means the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus set a new record by over a million units. Apple is unlikely to give any more color regarding iPhone sales performance until its quarterly earnings call in October. As usual, Apple has opted to not share the breakdown of sales between the two new devices.
With limited stock across the board, iPhone momentum is certainly strong. Currently, all iPhone 6 Plus models ship within 3 – 4 weeks on Apple’s Online Store. The iPhone 6 has similar availability issues, although they are less severe. People looking for iPhones sooner should check brick-and-mortar stores, and take advantage of Apple’s online pickup options, as new stock comes in daily.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the results exceeded Apple’s expectations, in a statement.
“Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend, and we couldn’t be happier,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We would like to thank all of our customers for making this our best launch ever, shattering all previous sell-through records by a large margin. While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.”
Apple opens up the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to more than 20 countries on the 26th September. It is important to note that last year’s opening weekend sales for the iPhone 5s and 5c included China, a key region which inflated total sales. Details on when the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will be available in China are still unknown as regulatory proceedings are ongoing.
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Sounds great :)
Do they take into account the people that preordered iPhone 6 Plus and returned or will return it for a 6.
i have iphone 6 plus 64gb gray and no chance of returning!!!!
Same here 6 Plus 64 on the way, hoping it’s not 3-4 weeks
How many countries were included in launch weekend this year as compared to last year? We know China wasn’t. Any others?
not as many countries as last year. China was included last year. If China had the 6 it would have been over 14 million.
5s / 5c:
September 20, 2013
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
China
France
Germany
Australia
Japan
Hong Kong
Singapore
October 25, 2013
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
French West Indies
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malta
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Reunion Island
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
November 1, 2013
Bahrain
Colombia
El Salvador
Guam
Guatemala
India
Macedonia
Malaysia
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
November 15, 2013
Peru
Philippines
South Africa
Vietnam
November 22, 2013
Brazil
January 26, 2014
Indonesia
6 / 6+
September 19, 2014:
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
France
Germany
Australia
Japan
Hong Kong
Singapore
Puerto Rico
September 26, 2014:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
(totalling 114 by the end of the year)
Too quick with my copy/paste and not respond to China: that’s incorrect; China was included last year but not this year. Still unknown, due to regulatory proceedings, as the article states.
Did the 5s and 5c opening weekend sales of 9 million include Pre-Orders like the 6?
Pre-orders for the 5c only.
Wow! i’m waiting for another Shamesung attack ad for this. LOL
Me too.
When it comes, it will likely induce the usual gag reflex as all their previous ads have, so make sure to have a doggy bag handy ;)
Apple Is Doomed!!!!!
Not surprising. I’ve been using my iPhone 6 for a few days, and in terms of design, its way ahead of Android phones (with the notable exception of the HTC One M8). Also, people seem to forget that most 4.7 inch Android phones have 720p displays, not 1080p. So, Apple is actually a little better in that dept. The 5.5 inch iPhone actually matches up quite nicely with the best large screen Android phones out there, like the LG G3, and Samsung Galaxy S5. As for the OS, what does Android have that iPhone doesn’t, now that iOS 8 is out?
Its hard to come up with anything there.
I can’t add ringtones from the Web? I have to sync with iTunes. Can’t add music from say amazon without syncing with iTunes? Wouldn’t trade iOS for Android but Apple could open it up a bit more. I actually convinced my friend who has always used android phones to switch to I pulled in its iOS. And One of the first thing he says is “how do I add a ring tonight found online?” My answer was “you can’t you have to sync with iTunes”. His response was “iPhone is dumb”
Yep, totally agree with your statement. I know Apple wants to sell through their echo system but having to sync with iTunes for music and tones from other sources is nuts but I don’t think Apple is ever going to change that.
iCloud Drive might be able to provide an opportunity if Apple ever lets you save files from Safari to iCloud Drive.
Shamesung should now be “creating” something with rounded edges.
Really wish Apple would sell the Unlocked models from their site already. But they will likely hold off until November.
What country? The “T-Mobile” version in the US is unlocked. In Canada only the unlocked version is listed.
Really? My local ATT store said they would not be able to activate the Tmobile model for me. (USA)
Sorry, but you were mis-informed. I pre-ordered the T-Mobile 6+ from Apple and all I had to do was pop in my ATT SIM card and I was good to go. You don’t even have to tell ATT anything.
The T-Mobile versions are unlocked. I bought the T-Mobile versions and dropped my ATT sim in without issues both for the 5s and 6.
Wonder how many of there 10 million make it to the Chinese black market…
The 128GB iPhone 6+ is going for over $2500 right now in China.
Had the supply not been so constrained I’m sure they would have sold a lot more than 10 million units. The 6 plus sold out at a number of local Apple Stores within 4 hours of opening on Friday.
Big numbers. Well deserved.
If China wouldve been included OMG!
I know, I bet it would’ve been at least 15 million or more, if the manufacturing capacity is there… Either way, GO !
I’m sure Wall Scum will find a way to spin these figures negatively and short the stock, yet again .
I bouth already an iPhone 6 and i must admint that is working perfect , no problems , moving smoothly , and the price is quite acceptable on http://mobiles-world.com/ . Delivery arrived in 5 days , it took some time but i must say BIG THANKS to their team who always helped me with any questions i had about my order !
I am lucky to have iPhone 6 plus. I pre-order on line within the first hours of opening. I am very much excited to have the phone in my hand. Gladly though, I am playing around with the cover, which came earlier. LOL!