iPhone 14 Plus Production Reportedly Cut by Apple Due to Weak Demand, iPhone 14 Pro Output Share Increased: TrendForce

iPhone 14 Pro series output share has increased to 60 percent from the initially planned 50 percent, and could rise to 65 percent, according to a report.

By Reuters | Updated: 25 October 2022 16:52 IST

iPhone 14 Plus Production Reportedly Cut by Apple Due to Weak Demand, iPhone 14 Pro Output Share Increased: TrendForce

Last month, Apple said it would manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India

Highlights

iPhone 14 series was unveiled on September 7
The iPhone 14 series comprises four models
iPhone 14 Plus was shipped to customers on October 7

Apple is cutting back production of iPhone 14 Plus and is increasing the output of the more expensive iPhone 14 Pro due to lukewarm demand, market research firm TrendForce said Tuesday.

The share of more expensive iPhone 14 Pro series has increased to 60 percent of the total output from the initially planned 50 percent, and it could rise to 65 percent in the future, the report said.

Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment.

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The report also said that rising US interest rates could crimp consumer spending, undermining the demand for iPhone models in the first quarter of 2023. This could lead to a 14 percent year-on-year drop in production to 52 million units.

Analysts have in the past said iPhone 14's Pro and Pro Max versions were selling at a brisk pace, although demand for the base model, typically Apple's best seller, has been underwhelming.

Last month, the company said it would manufacture its latest iPhone 14 in India, as the tech giant moves some of its production away from China to hedge risks arising from the growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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TrendForce estimates the share of Apple's output from India to exceed 5 percent in 2023 and increase over the years.

Last week, it was reported that Apple was cutting production of iPhone 14 Plus within weeks of starting shipments as it re-evaluates demand for the mid-range model. The Cupertino, California-based company is said to have told at least one manufacturer in China to immediately halt production of iPhone 14 Plus components.

The decision comes at a time when the global smartphone market has been softening, shrinking 9 percent in the third quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, according to estimates from data research firm Canalys, which expects weak demand over the next six to nine months.

The iPhone 14 Plus, part of a new lineup announced by Apple on September 7, is positioned as a cheaper alternative to its more expensive iPhone Pro models. The handset was shipped to customers on October 7, weeks after the other handsets were available for purchase. The iPhone 14 series comprises four models — the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. While the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are the smaller models, the iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max are the ones aimed at those who prefer larger screens.

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iPhone 14 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Superb display with always-on mode
Excellent overall performance
Good battery life
All cameras take high-quality stills and video
Regular iOS updates for many years

Bad
Extremely expensive
Relatively slow charging and transfer speed
Gets warm under heavy workloads
Limited customisation for Dynamic Island

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 Pro review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 14

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

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Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 14 Pro Max

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 2796x1290 pixels

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