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iPhone 17 Early Sales Surge as Peru Sets Prices and Huawei Tops Camera Rankings

DxOMark elevates Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, sharpening comparisons with Apple's 17 Pro Max.

Overview

  • Counterpoint Research reports the iPhone 17 lineup sold 14% more than the iPhone 16 series in the first 10 days, with the base model up 31% and Pro/Pro Max up 12%, driven strongly by China.
  • Licensed reseller iShop Perú lists the iPhone 17 Pro Max at S/6,799 for 256GB and S/8,999 for 1TB, with home deliveries starting October 27 and financing available for up to 36 interest‑free installments.
  • Huawei’s Pura 80 Ultra now leads DxOMark’s camera ranking as of October 2025, surpassing Apple’s latest for photo and video performance according to the testing firm.
  • Android competitors are positioning high‑spec flagships to challenge Apple, with Honor touting its forthcoming Magic 8 Pro and models highlighting 200MP cameras and very fast charging.
  • Peru retailers have cut the prior‑generation iPhone 16 Pro Max to roughly S/4,200, creating a lower‑cost alternative to the 17 Pro Max for buyers weighing upgrades.