Apple's iPhone 16e is outselling the older iPhone SE by 60%, but analysts say the new budget model won't be enough to stop the company's projected sales decline in China this year.

Apple (APPLE) iPhone 16e is outperforming the initial sales of the third-generation iPhone SE launched a few years ago, but isn’t enough to reverse the company’s sales decline in China, analyst firm IDC suggests.

Apple Inc.’s iPhone 16e is outpacing initial sales of the third-generation iPhone SE released a few years ago, but won’t be enough to reverse a China slide, according to analyst firm IDC.

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Apple's (AAPL, Financials) iPhone 16 sales have fallen short of expectations, with KeyBanc analysts reporting a 6% year-over-year decline in February, underperforming typical seasonal trends. The weaker demand prompted KeyBanc to lower its 2025 iPhone growth forecast to 1%,