Apple iPhone sales estimated to top 50 million units during the second quarter

Advertisement After selling more than 70 million iPhone units during the first quarter of the year, some analysts expect Apple to sell more than 50 million units during the second quarter, continuing the commercial success of the iPhone 6 series.

According to financial services company UBS Evidence Lab, Apple will sell about 51.1 million iPhone units during the second quarter of the year. Although Wall Street analysts estimate "only" about 45 million units during the time period, UBS Evidence Labs has a pretty good track record when it comes to estimating iPhone sales.

UBS says that the main driver for these increased iPhone sales is Apple's success in China, a market where Apple has recently gained the first position in the smartphone manufacturer race by overcoming local manufacturer Xiaomi during the first quarter. Previous reports proved that Apple's iPhone is also seeing growth in the five largest European countries, where it has been able to draw in customers who previously owned an Android smartphone.
Advertisement Furthermore, the successful launch of the Apple Watch is also believed to contribute to the better-than-expected iPhone sales during Q2 2015. Apple's smartwatch is compatible only with newer iPhones, and this is believed to have represented a major incentive for new iPhone purchases.

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