Apple loses top spot in China

Apple no longer the best selling smartphone brand in China, loses crown to Vivo
Vivo emerged as the market leader in 2024, claiming 17 per cent of China’s smartphone market, while Huawei closely followed with a 16 per cent share. Apple, now third, holds 15 per cent signalling a m
Apple overtaken by Vivo & Huawei, Loses its lead in China’s smartphone market
During the third quarter of 2024, Apple managed to dominate the Chinese smartphone market. But it seems like the brand was overtaken by two domestic brands in the very next quarter. The iPhone maker saw a decline in Q4 2024, so here’s what we know so far.
Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone
Local smartphone makers Vivo and Huawei leapfrogged Apple to become the top two sellers in the Chinese market last year, dealing a blow to the iPhone maker as it struggles to introduce AI features on the mainland and fight competition from domestic players.
Apple loses top spot in China as Vivo, Huawei overtake: Canalys
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 Loses Its Crown in a Key Market. Its China Problem Is Getting Worse.
Apple lost its No. 1 spot in China as domestic rivals took advantage of the iPhone maker’s lack of artificial intelligence features available on phones purchased in the country, according to data from research firm Canalys.
Apple smartphone shipments from China fell 25% in Q4, Canalys says
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,
Apple dethroned as top smartphone seller in China, replaced by Vivo & Huawei
Apple is no longer the top smartphone seller in China, overtaken by Vivo and Huawei, with a 17% market share decline in 2024. Apple now holds 15%, marking its worst annual performance in the country.
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