Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China

Apple slips to third in China’s smartphone market, outshined by Huawei and Vivo
Apple’s descent from the top of China’s smartphone market in 2024 signals a seismic shift in the competitive landscape of one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. Data from Canalys highlights a 17% decline in Apple’s shipments across the country,
Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024
Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday.
Apple Smartphone Shipments From China Fell 25% in Q4, Canalys Says
BEIJING (Reuters) - Apple smartphone shipments in China fell 25% in the fourth quarter, while Huawei's rose 24%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday. Apple shipped 13.1 million units versus Huawei's 12.9 million, the data showed. That give Apple a share of 17% and number one position, followed closely by Huawei.
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Apples (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone shipments in China dropped 25% in Q4 2024, while Huawei experienced a 24% increase, according to Canalys. Despite the decline, Apple retained its top spot, shipping 13.
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