Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sales in China
The iPhone 16 Pro Max sold 38.1% more units in China in May 2026 than a month earlier. It has no predecessor generation that can be measured over the same post-launch window, so this page tracks month-over-month sell-through only. Figures come from Counterpoint's China carrier and retail panel.
- Latest month (May 2026)
- +38.1%MoM
- Share of China market
- China launch
- 20 Sep 2024
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Sales volume
Sell-through in China. Growth rates are open; unit volumes and share of China smartphone market require an account.
Monthly sales
The three most recent closed months. Data through May 2026 · updated periodically.
| Month | Units | MoM | Share of China market |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | +38.1% | ||
| Apr 2026 | -33.3% | ||
| Mar 2026 | -40.2% |
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Questions & answers
Common questions about iPhone 16 Pro Max sales in China.
Are iPhone 16 Pro Max sales in China growing?
Volumes have been choppy since launch. After a steep 40.2% drop in March 2026, sales fell 33.3% in April 2026 and rebounded 38.1% in May 2026, the most recent closed month.
When did the iPhone 16 Pro Max launch in China?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max went on sale in China on 20 September 2024.
Full sell-through history for this model in this market: unit volumes, market share, the current quarter's weekly detail, with Excel export.