An analysis of Apple’s iPhone mini strategy including the model’s lukewarm reception with consumers and difficult time competing against the iPhone SE.

Written by Neil Cybart

The iPhone business is booming. Unit sales are estimated to be at record highs (~270 million units per year) while average selling prices remain at healthy levels ($750+). No Android alternative comes close to matching the iPhone’s success. A major contributor to the iPhone’s success over the years, both in terms of sales and installed base growth, has been Apple’s intelligent approach at diversifying the iPhone line based on feature set and price. Selling a range of iPhone models, including the iPhone mini, has played a key role in Apple reaching a larger customer base.

History

Apple’s iPhone model expansion strategy started relatively straightforward and early on.

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