Apple smashes sales records with its iPhone 6s: Tech firm sold more than 13 million handsets in the opening weekend
- The next-generation models went on sale on Friday in 12 launch countries
- This included the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, Japan and China
- It beats the 10 million devices sold during the iPhone 6's opening weekend
- A further 40 countries will get the phones from 9 October and they will be on sale in 130 countries by the end of the year
In just one weekend Apple sold a staggering 13 million iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus handsets.
The next-generation models went on sale on Friday in 12 launch countries, including the UK, US, Australia and China.
This record beats the 10 million devices sold during the opening weekend of the iPhone 6 going on sale in 2014.
In just one weekend Apple sold a staggering 13 million iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus handsets (pictured with Apple boss Tim Cook). The next-generation models went on sale on Friday in 12 launch countries, including the UK, US, Australia and China. This record beats the 10 million devices sold the weekend iPhone 6 went on sale
'Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple's history,' said Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive.
'Customers' feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can't wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on 9 October.'
On Friday, Apple launched the new phones in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
They will be available next week in a further 40 countries including Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Taiwan.
The new iPhones will be then be available in more than 130 countries by the end of the year.
Last week's release saw Apple fans queuing for days to be among the first to buy the handset.
One Australian fan even sent a robot to queue in her place outside the Apple store in Sydney.
The queues were noticeably shorter than in previous years, but this may be due to the fact many people had reserved their places online meaning they didn't need to camp out overnight.
Prices start at £539 ($649) for the 16GB iPhone 6s up to £699 ($849) for the 128GB model. The iPhone 6s Plus starts at £619 ($749) for 16GB up to £789 ($949) for 128GB.
Apple admitted before the phones went on sale that pre-orders had exceeded expectations and online orders for the day of release had all been filled.
As a result, it predicted that this weekend's sales would beat those for the iPhone 6 last year.
Early reviews of the devices, published by reviewers who were given exclusive access, have been universally positive.
On Friday, Apple launched the new phones in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Singapore, the UK, and the US. A Chinese clerk takes iPhone 6s and 6s Plus smartphones from a shelf at the Apple store near the West Lake in Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province
The release saw Apple fans queuing for days to be among the first to buy the handset. The queues were noticeably shorter than in previous years (London's Covent Garden is pictured), but this may be due to the fact many people had reserved their places online meaning they didn't need to camp out overnight
Prices start at £539 ($649) for the 16GB iPhone 6s up to £699 ($849) for the 128GB model. The iPhone 6s Plus starts at £619 ($749) up to £789 ($949)
Many praise the new handset for being radically faster than previous versions, and they hail the new 3D Touch screen as a big step forward. But some also say the phone's battery hasn't moved on to the same degree.
Both new models have more memory and faster processors, along with a new 12MP camera.
Meanwhile, the 3D touch screen allows users to press harder on the screen to access extra menus and even a special selfie feature.
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus come in four finishes - silver, gold, space grey and rose gold - and come in two sizes that match last year's handsets measurements.
They are covered by a brand new brand new glass that Apple said is 'incredibly durable.'
There is also a new 5MP front-facing camera to boost selfie quality, which uses the screen as a flash.
EE is offering the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with Wi-Fi calling from 25 September in the UK.
It is additionally available on Vodafone, O2, Three, and be on sale at Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC world.
The new handsets were unveiled earlier this month as Apple launched a massive revamp of its products including a 'monster' iPad with a 12.9-inch screen and a new $149 TV box that can run apps and games.
HANDSET | SCREEN SIZE | Pixels Per Inch (PPI) | STORAGE | OPERATING SYSTEM | FRONT-FACING CAMERA | REAR-FACING CAMERA | BATTERY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iPhone 6S | 4.7-inches | 326 | 16, 64GB and 128GB | iOS 9 | 5MP | 12MP | 1715mAH |
iPhone 6S Plus | 5.5-inches | 401 | 16, 64GB and 128GB | iOS 9 | 5MP | 12MP | 2750mAh |
iPhone 6 | 4.7-inches | 326 | 16, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB | iOS 8 | 1.2MP | 8MP | 1810mAh |
iPhone 6 Plus | 5.5-inches | 401 | 16, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB | iOS 8 | 1.2MP | 8MP | 2915mAh |
Huawei Mate S | 5.5-inches | 401 | 32GB | Android 5.1 | 8MP | 13MP | 2700mAh |
Samsung S6 | 5.1-inches | 577 | 32GB, 64GB and 128GB | Android 5.0 | 5MP | 16MP | 2550mAH |
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge | 5.1-inches | 577 | 32GB, 64GB and 128GB | Android 5.0 | 5MP | 16MP | 2600mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 | 5.7-inches | 518 | 32GB and 64GB | Android 5.1 | 5MP | 16MP | 3000mAh |
HTC One M9 | 5-inches | 441 | 32GB | Android 5.0 | 4MP | 20MP | 2840mAh |
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