Apple’s Smartphone Sales Slump in China

Apple’s Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share
Apple’s smartphone sales in China fell sharply in the final quarter of 2024, hurt by the popularity of local rivals like Huawei and others expanding into the premium market, according to a closely followed research firm.
Huawei is working up its way in China’s AI market share against Nvidia
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Huawei Regains No.1 Spot in China While Apple Struggles with 18.2% Sales Drop
Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market, according to a report by Counterpoint. That’s a big milestone for the Chinese tech giant, which had been struggling in recent years due to US sanctions.
Here’s Why Apple’s iPhone Market Share in China Is Plunging
Why did Apple suffer an 18.2 percent decline in holiday quarter iPhone sales in China? Chinese consumers prefer smartphones from rivals, noted Bloomberg. Huawei’s sales increased 15.5 percent in the quarter. “This is the first time since the U.S. ban that Huawei regained the leading position,” Counterpoint analyst Mengmeng Zhang told Bloomberg.
Apple Stock May Fall As China iPhone Sales Plunge
In China, Apple’s second largest market, iPhone sales fell 18% in the December ending quarter, according to Bloomberg.
Huawei trumps Apple in China as iPhone sales decline 18.2%
Huawei has been the top smartphone brand with a strong 18.1% market share in Q4 2024 in China, ahead of Xiaomi with 17.2% and Apple at 17.1%, noted the Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service
Apple’s smartphone sales fell sharply in Q4 in China, Counterpoint Research says
Apple’s (AAPL) smartphone sales in China fell 18% in Q4, putting it in third place behind Huawei and Xiaomi, Counterpoint Research said.
Apple Falls to Third Place in China's Smartphone Market Amid Sales Decline
Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the
Apple's iPhone locked in a tie for second place in China with Xiaomi
Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.
Second report corroborates iPhone’s fall from 1st to 3rd place in China
Two of the world’s leading market intelligence firms report that the iPhone has lost its place as the best-selling
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