Registrations of new iPhone 14 models dropped sharply in Russia

MOSCOW, 22 Oct – PRIME. Registrations of new iPhone 14 models in the period from September 16 to October 17 in Russia decreased by 36% compared to iPhone 13 registrations for the same period last year, data from the Beeline. Analytics service, which RIA Novosti has, showed.

In early September, Alexander Sivolobov, deputy head of the NTI Competence Center based at Skoltech, shared his opinion with RIA Novosti that the new iPhone model will not be in such demand as in previous years, the start of sales in Russian stores will be sluggish.

In his opinion, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 are still “excellent and modern” mobile devices. The expert stressed that if you change the model to a new one, “it is better to wait another year.”

“The number of iPhone 14 registrations from September 16 to October 17, 2022 is 36% less than the number of iPhone 13 registrations from September 16 to October 17, 2021,” according to Beeline. Analytics data.

Apple on September 7 introduced the basic iPhone 14, including the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Plus with a larger screen. Phones are presented in five colors and are equipped with screens of 6.1 and 6.7 inches. The start of sales of standard versions in America was scheduled for September 16th. Deputy Prime Minister – Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov told RIA Novosti that the new iPhone 14 will be delivered to Russia through parallel imports.