Apple's low-end phone price disappointing
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People check out several versions of the new iPhone 5C after Apple Inc's media event in Cupertino, California September 10, 2013. [Photo/Agencies] |
Almost 90 percent of Chinese users in an online survey complained the iPhone 5C, which Apple Inc launched on Sept 10 to target low-end users in countries such as China, is still too expensive and said they have no interest in the new gadget.
Apple launched its long-awaited new devices iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C on Tuesday in Cupertino. The iPhone 5C is believed to be a major move of the electronics giant to gain back its momentum in emerging markets such as China, Apple's second-largest market.
For the first time, China becomes one of the first markets to have the new iPhones. The starting price for iPhone 5S is 5,288 yuan ($858), while the starting price for the low-end iPhone 5C is 4,488 yuan ($728).
For many Chinese users who have been expecting an iPhone of less than 3,000 yuan ($487), the price is very disappointing.
In a survey on Sina.com.cn, the No 1 Web portal in China, 88.4 percent or 8,768 people said the price is too high and only 2.6 percent or 254 people said they would buy iPhone 5C.
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