In Japan, sales of the iPhone 13 mini doubled when the iPhone 15 line was released
An anonymous industry source was quoted by the Korea Herald as saying, “Telecom companies are competing with each other to encourage the purchase of a new smartphone by granting hefty cash incentives worth up to 450,000 won ($347.20).” Typically, in South Korea, the iPhone would receive a smaller subsidy from carriers than Samsung Galaxy phones which usually receive a subsidiary of 200,000 won ($153.52). The combination of SK Telecom’s iPhone app, and higher carrier subsidies are helping the iPhone rack up huge sales in Samsung’s back yard.