Stats show that only few people are using smaller iPhones

Aug 4, 2017 06:09 GMT  ·  By
The iPhone SE was launched to convince users of older models to upgrade
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   The iPhone SE was launched to convince users of older models to upgrade

Apple launched a surprising 4-inch iPhone SE last year, mostly in an attempt to convince users holding on to their iPhone 4 and 5 to upgrade to new-generation hardware and software, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that its new device was a hit.

In fact, it’s exactly the opposite, as statistics offered by the Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) via 9to5mac reveal that Apple’s bigger iPhones have nearly killed off small models.

Right now, there are 141 million iPhones being used in the United States, the report shows, up from 136 million units the previous quarter. Out of all these iPhones, no less than 48 million of them, or 34 percent, are iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, while the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus account for 47 million units.

Both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus remain super-popular as well with approximately 39 million units still being used, if these statistics are right.

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The Plus models, however, are particularly successful, as they represent no less than 53 million out of all iPhones in the United States. This marks an increase of 9 percent year over year, now accounting for 38 percent.

As far as the iPhone SE is concerned, it currently has just a 6 percent share in the United States, and statistics show that it’s on a fast decline, with CIRP explaining that the bigger iPhones are substantially more popular right now.

Driving more people towards the iPhone Plus is part of Apple’s new plan, as the company equips the bigger model with exclusive features to make it a more powerful option as compared to the standard 4.7-inch version. For example, the iPhone 7 Plus comes with a dual-camera system, while the regular iPhone 7 features a standard single-lens camera.

Apple is also expected to continue offering exclusive features on the bigger iPhone, and the next generation is likely to maintain the camera difference between the two models, though the star of the show will be the OLED iPhone said to feature a new display with narrow bezels, no home button, facial recognition and wireless charging.

4-inch iPhones are losing ground in the US
4-inch iPhones are losing ground in the US

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