US EditionCounterpoint Research Finally Gives Apple some Good News From Europe
- Apple launched the iPhone 16e at the end of February 2025, and it entered Europe’s top 10 smartphone sellers in March, ranking ninth overall and seventh in Western Europe.
- The iPhone 16e’s higher launch price of $599 compared to the iPhone SE 2022’s $429 limited its market appeal amid a price-sensitive European midtier smartphone market.
- During its initial month, the iPhone 16e accounted for 8% of Apple's iPhone sales in Europe and represented 2% of the entire smartphone market there, performing below the previous SE models which held larger shares.
- Counterpoint Research noted the iPhone 16e sales were down 17% compared to the iPhone SE 2022, with many buyers favoring older, better-spec iPhone 15 models priced similarly in some markets.
- Apple’s weaker midtier debut suggests the company may need to adjust pricing and strategy to balance features and value for its lower-tier offerings in Europe.
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