Foxconn Electronics factory in Taiwan will not continue building - After low sales and device defects
The partreatment of the iPhone 5c seems to be stopping the Foxconn Electronics factory in Zhengzhou, Taiwan, after the defects displayed by Apple's new mobile phone model, but also because of its low sales.
According to local reports the economical and colorful device disappointed consumers, initially reducing phone production from 50.000 units per weekteam, until the factory decided not to continue its construction.
Although last September the promotion of the iPhone 5c was aimed at a wider audience due to its reduced prices compared to the 5S model, it ultimately proved to be a failure.
Indeed, while sales of iPhone 5S in China reach 78,6%, 5c sales come with difficulty 21%. However, the company refused to comment on the information.