- improves yield?
According to the latest survey by Apple analyst Kuo Mingchi , Apple has asked Foxconn to increase the output of iPhone 14 Pro by 10% . This analysis comes after another report said Pro models were better than regular versions.
- strong demand
In Twitter, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote:
Due to strong demand for iPhone 14 Pro models, my latest survey shows that Apple has asked Hon Hai [Foxconn] to switch the production line of iPhone 14 to the iPhone 14 Pro models, which will help improve Apple's product portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2022.
is calculated based on the production line conversion rate, which is equivalent to the shipment forecast of iPhone 14 Pro models in the fourth quarter of 2022 by about 10%. Currently, the order changes of only a few parts suppliers reflect Hon Hai’s production line conversion (such as Samsung Display).
dominance
This change is also obvious in the availability of the Apple Store store, because the iPhone 14 Pro model is not available, and the iPhone 14 is in stock. On the other hand, the iPhone 14 Plus will only start selling in a few weeks.
Last week, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone 14 Pro Max dominated in its first weekend pre-orders , and the sales of the iPhone 14 Plus were disappointing.
In a social media post, the Apple analyst — based on the company’s online stores in major markets — said that the sales result for the iPhone 14’s regular models was “bad” compared to the iPhone 13 series. On the other hand, Apple believes that the pre-order results for the iPhone 14 Pro Max are "good" and "neutral" for the Pro version.
- will regret it?
is not clear whether Apple will increase its shipment forecast for Pro models, but the possibility of order reductions is increasing for iPhone 14 and 14 Plus (about 45% of iPhone 14 overall shipment ). Some netizens joked: When they find that this Lingdong Island, which should have been vibrant, does not have any palm trees or coconuts, 30% of people will return their phones. So today's question is, Do you think those who have purchased the iPhone 14 Pro series will regret it?