It’s no longer news that the iPhone 6 is a world-beating success, but even after taking over North America and Europe, Apple’s latest smartphone still has some surprises up its sleeve.
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On Monday, Bloomberg reported that despite the trend towards more affordable mobile devices in China, the average selling price has jumped significantly in recent months. More specifically, the latest data from research firm IDC shows that the average price of smartphones in China has increased by $71 over the last two quarters.
You might recall that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus officially launched in China on October 17th. That’s about as direct a correlation as you’re going to see in this industry.
“The most recent increases are a reflection of the popularity of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus,” says IDC analyst Bryan Ma. More expensive phones with larger screens were enough to reverse the trend, bringing average selling prices higher than they’ve been in well over a year.
While Xiaomi, Huawei and other local brands continue to compete for the lowest price, Apple has proven that there is still a market for premium hardware (at a premium price). The worldwide trend is still heading south in terms of average selling price, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t millions of customers ready to purchase the latest and greatest.
