New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Apple's latest iPhone Air has become an overnight hit in China, selling out within minutes of launch on Friday despite ongoing tariff disputes between Washington and Beijing. The ultra-thin model, which supports only e-SIM, went on sale at 9 AM local time, over a month after its global debut.

According to Apple's website, all physical stores across major cities, which includes Beijing, Shanghai, and Tianjin ran out of stock almost instantly, while online orders now face a one to two-week delay, the South China Morning Post reported.

The enthusiastic response highlights Apple's enduring popularity among Chinese consumers, even as domestic brands like Huawei and Xiaomi intensify their push into the premium smartphone...