Apple says its current iPhone lineup is performing better than any before it, with strong demand continuing through the latest quarter.
According to comments shared with the Financial Times, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the iPhone 17 family has become the company’s most popular lineup to date. He also noted that Apple believes it gained market share during the same period.
Apple CEO Tim Cook echoed that sentiment in a separate conversation with Reuters, describing demand for the devices as “off the charts.” Despite that, supply has not fully kept up, with ongoing constraints limiting the number of units Apple can ship.
Demand is strong, but supply remains tight
Part of the constraint comes down to component availability. The A19 and A19 Pro chips used in the lineup are manufactured by TSMC, which is also producing a large volume of AI-related chips. That overlap has added pressure to the supply chain.
Cook noted that there is limited flexibility right now when it comes to sourcing additional components, which has made it harder to scale production in response to demand.
Memory has also become a factor. Parekh said RAM availability had a growing impact between the first and second quarters of 2026, suggesting that multiple parts of the supply chain are under strain.
What this could mean for the next iPhone
The current iPhone 17 lineup includes the standard model, the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max variants, along with the iPhone 17e and iPhone Air.
Looking ahead, these supply challenges could carry over to the next generation. Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 lineup later this year, and early reports suggest it may include the company’s first foldable iPhone.
If component constraints continue, they could affect availability and rollout timelines for upcoming models as well.
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