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Higher component costs leading to pricier devices suggests potential demand softness or slower sell-through for premium smartphones. For AAPL, pricing power may offset some risk, but sustained higher ASPs could compress volumes and margins in the near term, as seen with other OEMs in Counterpoint's study.
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Counterpoint Research notes rising component costs are pushing smartphone prices higher in the U.S. and China, impacting demand for major OEMs including Apple. The potential margin pressure from higher ASPs could weigh on AAPL's near-term profitability, though services and iPhone mix may buffer some downside over the longer term.
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