They were supposed to be sales hits, but they became second-rate products. That's exactly how the fate of the "fourth" iPhones of recent years could be summed up. After the failure of the iPhone mini he tried Apple resurrected through the basic Plus models, which it replaced last year after its failure iPhone AirHowever, it is not very popular among users either, although the latest analysis shows that it is Apple After all, it impressed me more than the previous Plus model.
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According to Ookla's analysis, which is based on real-world usage of iPhones through the Speedtest app, iPhone Air performs about twice as well as iPhone 16 Plus in a comparable period after launch. While Plus accounted for less than 3% of new generation usage last year, iPhone Air reached around 6,8% this year. So it is definitely not just a cosmetic improvement, but a relatively significant jump that AppIt must make you happy. iPhone Air is therefore still the weakest link in the current series iPhone 17, however, in the context of what they were demonstrating mini and Plus models, it's actually a success.
Looking at the numbers in more detail, the basic iPhone 17 holds a similar position to its predecessor, while Pro Max remains the clear driving force of the entire series. The biggest change took place between Plus and Air model, with some users apparently switching to the new model. He was slightly offended iPhone 17 Pro, which indicates that Air it can also partially take a bite from the "higher" category.
However, it is fair to add that current data may be slightly biased in favor of Airu. Logically, this attracts technology enthusiasts who change devices immediately after launch. Over time, the ratio may change and the basic model may gain the upper hand. However, it is already clear that Air has found its place. It is also interesting to look at the individual markets. While in the USA Air It is around the aforementioned 6,8%, but in some countries its popularity is significantly higher. For example, in South Korea it reaches over 11%, while Japan, Sweden and Singapore also report solid numbers. In other words, this is not a local fluctuation, but a trend that has a global impact.
And if you're interested in a comparison with the competition, here it is too Apple a reason to smile. iPhone Air according to these data, it significantly outperforms Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, roughly three times. In a segment where manufacturers are trying to come up with something "extra", Apple this time he obviously hit the note better.
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Overall, yes iPhone Air acts as a model thatoneThe existence of a “fourth iPhone” makes sense. It is not aboutonecompletely on the edge varianot for a narrow group of users, but about a device that can bite off its piece of the pie while not disrupting the rest of the portfolio more than necessary. And that's exactly what Apple needed. But after testing it, I have to say that it is definitely not for everyone due to its limitations. Pro For me personally, the most important drawback is the lack of additional cameras on the back.
and basic iPhone 17 only has 7%, right? Then it's still depreciable like Air
It doesn't make sense... Basic iPhone 17 is 0,2% better in sales than Air… 😂�� Pro model sells more than 4x as many as the basic 17 and Pro Max compared to the foundation, almost 8 times more... Hahaha... Chachachacha...
Absolutely unrealistic... Even though the basic 17, which nestto cover the demand. Is it possible to use logic and brains when writing an article or is data just being transferred blindly here??? 🙈
But it makes sense – someone is simply trying to make statistics from an unrepresentative sample of data. The average consumer has no reason to measure connection speed… that’s what an enthusiast with a little money in his pocket does. Pro Max.
That ProPaganda? Isn't it already April 1.4st??