Apple has delivered its strongest iPhone quarter on record, powered by robust global demand.
The company’s latest earnings report highlights the iPhone as the clear standout, with major sales growth in key markets such as China and India.
Apple reported that the iPhone achieved its best quarter ever during the company’s first quarter, marking a major milestone for its flagship product.
Speaking during Apple’s earnings call on Thursday, CEO Tim Cook said demand for the iPhone was “unprecedented,” with record performance across every geographic segment.
According to Apple’s earnings report, the company sold $85 billion worth of iPhones in Q1. This marked a significant increase from $69 billion in iPhone sales during the same period last year.
Cook emphasized that the iPhone’s performance was a major driver behind Apple’s overall strong quarter.
During the Q&A session of the earnings call, Cook highlighted a sharp surge in sales across Greater China.
“It was driven by iPhone, where we set an all-time revenue record,” Cook said, calling it the “best iPhone quarter in history in Greater China.”
iPhone 17 drives demand
Cook attributed the surge in China largely to enthusiasm for the iPhone 17, which was announced in September.
He noted that the latest model has proven to be significantly more popular than previous iPhone generations, helping push regional sales to new highs.
Apple’s earnings report shows that overall sales in the Greater China region rose from $18.5 billion in the year-ago quarter to $25.5 billion this quarter.
Cook added that foot traffic in Apple’s retail stores across China increased by strong double digits year over year, reflecting rising consumer interest.
India also delivered a standout performance for Apple during the quarter.
Cook said the company set a quarterly revenue record in the country, with records achieved across iPhone, Mac, and iPad sales, along with an all-time high in services revenue.
Calling it “a terrific quarter,” Cook pointed to India’s importance as the second-largest smartphone market and the fourth-largest PC market globally.
He noted that strong demand across multiple product categories contributed to Apple’s success in the region.
Beyond iPhones, Apple’s overall sales increased in every geographic region.
In the Americas, revenue rose from $52.6 billion last year to $58.5 billion, while European sales climbed from $33.8 billion to $38.1 billion, according to the earnings report.
