A new supply chain report shows: Apple is confident that most of the new iPhone 16 sales will be Pro modelsThat’s why it’s especially for the iPhone 16 Pro. Component orders from Cupertino residentsTherefore, it is concluded that they are producing more 6.3-inch models instead of the normal models in the series. The clue that led to all this is that the periscope lens, which was previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and will now be placed on the iPhone 16 Pro, is one of the most requested parts.

Apple orders more periscope lens parts for iPhone 16 Pro

It’s no longer a surprise that Apple is implementing new features in its smallest Pro model that are derived from what was done with the Pro Max model a year ago. It did this from the Pro model to the regular models, also in the case of the Dynamic Island that debuted on the iPhone 14 Pro and made its way to the iPhone 15.

iPhone 16 Pro Camera Concept

According to The Elec, LG Innotech is the sole supplier of the periscope lens that Apple uses to enable 5x zoom Found on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and set to arrive on the iPhone 16 Pro as well, the Cupertino guys are splitting their component orders in a way that reduces the risk factor and gives them a better position for future negotiations.

It is known that Apple orders enough units to meet 70% of iPhone 16 demandThis confirms that they are investing everything in the future iPhone 16 Pro.

How many iPhone 16s will be produced this year?

Thanks to The Elec report It was learned that the iPhone production plan for the iPhone 16 is 90.1 million units. When we break this information down by model, 26.6 million iPhone 16 Pro units expected (30% of total production)However, Apple is aware that its most powerful model, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, will be in demand as in previous generations; This is reflected in the production of 33.2 million units (37% of units).

New colors of iPhone 16 Pro from theapplehub

For the other models, the iPhone 16 is expected to sell 24.5 million units, while the Plus model is expected to sell 5.8 million units. Apple is apparently aware that the latest Plus model won’t be the best-selling model. That’s about to change with plans for a new iPhone 17 Air model being made official next year.

The report concludes by stating that the initial production projected will be handled by LG.So it could expand to a second supplier, which could be Foxconn. Cupertino residents want to ensure that companies can continue to demonstrate that they are complying with agreed-upon requirements and meeting quality standards and the performance in iPhone production itself.

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