Sales of Apple's iPhones in China jumped 22% year-over-year in the first month following the launch of the iPhone 17 series, according to data from research firm Counterpoint. The new lineup was the primary driver of Apple's smartphone sales in the country since its September 19 debut, accounting for nearly four-fifths of units sold. This strong performance indicates continued enthusiasm for the brand and marks a significant reversal from the previous year, when sales declined 5% in the month after the iPhone 16 launch. The sales growth occurred even as the broader Chinese smartphone market remained soft and competition from local rivals like Huawei and Xiaomi intensified.