iPhone X Responsible for 35% of Total Worldwide Phone Profits in Q4 2017

[vkd]

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That's because it is the 10 top phones in the chart, not all phones.
The other phones on the market constitute a measly 9.6%

Exactly my point, that number is what I do not agree with (9.6%)

 

[Val-kyrie]

Did Samsung activate more economy models than Apple activated flagships?

Why does that matter?

Apple does release actual numbers, every quarter. That’s also when they release the estimate for the next quarter.

Apple’s record Q1 earnings of $88.3 billion were up 12.7% over Q1 in the previous year. Their Q2 estimate of $60-62 billion is 13.4% to 17.2% higher than Q2 last year.

So Apple doesn’t think they will be having a bad quarter, despite the doom and gloom of those who make their living by guessing about Apple’s sales. In fact, Apple expects an excellent quarter.

We’ll have to wait 12 more days to find out who’s right. My money’s on Apple.

I did not think Apple released numbers of units sold, or am I incorrect? I hope you are correct about Apple's sales, but revenue is not an indication of units sold, especially when unit prices seem to continually increase.

 

[I7guy]

Why does that matter

I’m thinking a lot of activations of $100 Samsung phones, not a lot of activations of galaxy s9 doesn’t really say a whole lot. Of course I do t know the mix but Samsung does sell lower cost phones, some of which they give away.

 

[Michael Scrip]

I’m thinking a lot of activations of $100 Samsung phones, not a lot of activations of galaxy s9 doesn’t really say a whole lot. Of course I don't know the mix but Samsung does sell lower cost phones, some of which they give away.

Since Samsung smartphones have an average selling price (ASP) of $235... but in a world where $700+ flagship Galaxy smartphones exist... it's safe to assume that the majority of their smartphone sales are below the $235 mark.

There must be A LOT of $100 Samsung smartphones being sold to make their ASP so low.

There's nothing wrong with that... it's just how it is.

Cheap phones sell in massive quantities around the world. Period.

I wish people would remember that the next time we hear "Samsung sold more smartphones than Apple!!!"

 

[PickUrPoison]

I did not think Apple released numbers of units sold, or am I incorrect? I hope you are correct about Apple's sales, but revenue is not an indication of units sold, especially when unit prices seem to continually increase.

They release both revenue and units, so it’s easy to compute average selling price.

ASP last quarter was $796, the same quarter last year was $695. (Apple reports on a fiscal year basis, so Q1 2018 is the calendar quarter Oct-Dec 2017.)

 

[TracesOfArsenic]

Citation needed

Correct. That's why I expressed doubt.

 

[CPTmom2wp]

I'm more surprised so many people are willing shell out $1000-$1150 for an iPhone and $200 more for AppleCare+ for it. That's $1200-$1350 all-in. For a first-gen device that almost everyone knows will be replaced by an improved model pretty darn soon. I really thought having it be so much over one grand to go all-in would put a lot of people off. I guess I was wrong. Where is the line then? Is $1500 too much for an iPhone? $2000? $5000?

Personally, I think the Face ID is awesome and worth it. I waited (and saved) to upgrade my 6s to the Apple anniversary model, knowing that there would be some feature that was ground breaking and that it would be expensive. Unless there is some feature I think I can't live without, I upgrade, on average, every 2-3 cycles. Having just signed up with Apple for the new 12 month upgrade program, that may change.

I think there are no limits. I have read that there are solid gold iPhones and gem encrusted iPhones that go for tens of thousands of dollars to rappers, sheiks, Hollywood, etc. There will always be folks who can afford more than anyone else. The millionaire competes with the millionaire (cars, houses) and the billionaire competes with the billionaire (yachts and planes).

And...there are always improved models of everything, every year. You buy what you prioritize, what you can afford or want to save for, and when the time is right for you.

 

[Macaholic868]

Congratulations iPhone X folks, you just bought all of Tim Cook's cats grillz.

It’s all about the value proposition. My wife and I are both college educated professionals living in the Midwest where the cost of living is relatively low, we’ve got a very modestly sized condo, don’t drive expensive cars and have made the decision not to have children. As a result we’ve got plenty of disposable income. We both bought the iPhone X and we both love it. Obviously you’re mileage varies based upon the value proposition and how much disposable income you have. The iPhone X is my primary computing device and will be for at least the next 3 years. At over $1,000 it’s a hell of a lot cheaper than some of the computers I’ve purchased in the past. The first Windows based PC my parents purchased for me in the early 90’s was over $2000. $1000 is a steal compared to that when you factor in inflation.

 

[saile]

And yes, no need to sell a lot of Iphone X to make the product profitable given its price and its margin.
As long as Apple has fanboys ready to buy any gadget as long as there is an Apple logo on it, there will be no decline. Will this situation always last? Of course not, but difficult to say until when.


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[ericwn]

And yes, no need to sell a lot of Iphone X to make the product profitable given its price and its margin.
As long as Apple has fanboys ready to buy any gadget as long as there is an Apple logo on it, there will be no decline. Will this situation always last? Of course not, but difficult to say until when.

Ah, the old tale of the fanboys keeping the company alive. Good that you warmed that one up again.

 

[The Game 161]

And yes, no need to sell a lot of Iphone X to make the product profitable given its price and its margin.
As long as Apple has fanboys ready to buy any gadget as long as there is an Apple logo on it, there will be no decline. Will this situation always last? Of course not, but difficult to say until when.

Actually more like people who use apple products are very happy with what apple makes and buys it. People don't pay big money for products just because it has an apple logo on it.

 

[Appleman3546]

It’s amazing that the demand is this high, the competition has to be mad about this statistic. It really shows the benefit of great software over hardware