First Weekend iPhone 5s/5a Sales Top Nine Million, Set New Record

Apple on Monday announced it had sold a record-breaking nine million new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20. In addition, more than 200 million iOS devices are now running the completely redesigned iOS 7, making it the fastest software upgrade in history. Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c are available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK. Demand for iPhone 5s has exceeded the initial supply, and many online orders are scheduled to be shipped in the coming weeks.

“This is our best iPhone launch yetmore than nine million new iPhones solda new record for first weekend sales,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO in a release. “The demand for the new iPhones has been incredible, and while we’ve sold out of our initial supply of iPhone 5s, stores continue to receive new iPhone shipments regularly. We appreciate everyone’s patience and are working hard to build enough new iPhones for everyone.”

iPhone 5s is even thiner and lighter than its predecessors, and powered by the Apple-designed A7 64-bit chip. It has a new 8 megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and introduces fingerprint-recognizing Touch ID, which allows you to securely unlock your phone with the touch of a finger.

The iPhone 5c features a plastic enclosure in your choice of four bright colors plus white, a 4-inch Retina display, Apple’s A6 chip from the iPhone 5, and the 8 megapixel iSight camera. Apple claims that iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c both offer more LTE bands (2) than any other smartphone in the world and include all-new FaceTime HD cameras.

iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c feature iOS 7, with hundreds of new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and introduces iTunes Radio (2), a free Internet radio service based on the music you listen to on iTunes. (3) Over 11 million unique listeners have already tuned in to iTunes Radio since launch with the most listened to song being “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Canadian rapper Drake.

Every customer who buys an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c at an Apple retail store will be offered free Personal Setup service, helping them customize their iPhone by setting up email, showing them new apps from the App Store (4) and more, so they’ll be up and running with their new iPhone before they leave the store. Customers can learn more about iOS 7 and their new device through new free workshops at all Apple retail stores worldwide. In the US, the new iPhones are available through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, select Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and Walmart stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.

iPhone 5s comes in gold, silver or space gray, and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the 64GB model. iPhone 5c comes in blue, green, pink, yellow and white and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $99 (US) for the 16GB model and $199 (US) for the 32GB model. iPhone 5s cases are available in beige, black, blue, brown, yellow and (RED) for a suggested retail price of $39 (US) through the Apple Online Store (http://www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Authorized Apple Resellers. iPhone 5c cases are available in blue, green, pink, yellow, black and white for a suggested retail price of $29 (US) through the Apple Online Store (http://www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and select Authorized Apple Resellers. iPhone 4s is also available for free (US) with a two-year contract.

Notes:
1. Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
2. LTE is available through select carriers. Network speeds are dependent on carrier networks, check with your carrier for details.
3. iTunes Radio is available with iOS 7 in the US.
4. For qualified customers.