Apple’s new iPhone 15 series gets mixed reaction from some Chinese consumers amid hype over Huawei’s latest 5G handsets and government use ban

A number of Chinese social media comments indicated the lack of compelling advances in Apple’s newly launched iPhone 15 series of 5G handsets. That initial reaction ahead of the iPhone 15’s release reflects the impact of Huawei’s return to the 5G smartphone market and recent government curbs. — SCMP

Apple’s launch of its iPhone 15 series of 5G handsets drew mixed reactions from some mainland Chinese consumers on Sept 13 amid the recent hype over Huawei Technologies’ new Mate 60 Pro, while analysts expected the US tech giant to still lead the high-end segment of the world’s largest smartphone market.

On Chinese social media, a number of consumers commented on the lack of compelling new advances in the latest iteration of Apple’s flagship product line, which was unveiled on Tuesday at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California.