T-Mobile Chief Executive Mike Sievert says it’s “nonsense” that the iPhone 16 line’s preorder sales are underwhelming.

Apple Intelligence won't roll out until October but it'll still be a a big booster to iPhone 16 sales in the coming months, analysts say.

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert reported higher iPhone 16 sales in the first week compared to last year, in a CNBC interview. Customers are purchasing more expensive models, including Pros and Maxes. Sievert expressed optimism,

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert says the new iPhone 16 is selling ahead of the device hitting store shelves Friday. Analysts had predicted that sales would suffer because the much-hyped Apple Intelligence feature won't be available until at least October.

Apple stock rose after the chief executive of wireless carrier T-Mobile US offered positive comments about early demand for iPhone 16 handsets.

A number of analysts have made comments about weak pre-order demand for Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) new iPhone 16 line. However, T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) Chief Executive Officer Mike Sievert made comments at the company's capital markets day that suggest iPhone demand is not quite as bad as feared.