United Kingdom, Oct. 20 -- Apple's iPhone 17 series is selling 14 per cent better than the iPhone 16 in the U.S. and China.

According to new data from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 range by 14 per cent during its first 10 days on sale in the two countries, underscoring renewed momentum for Apple's flagship device.

The biggest surprise comes from the base iPhone 17, which has seen a dramatic rise in popularity compared to the standard iPhone 16.

Analysts say the jump is driven by hardware-focused upgrades, including a 120Hz OLED display, double the base storage at 256GB, and the more efficient A19 chip - all offered without a price increase compared to the iPhone 16 when it debuted in September 2024....