Apple loses top spot in China

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 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 First Place In Smartphone Sales In China
Apple lost its position as the largest smartphone vendor in China in 2024 as local competitors Vivo and Huawei surpassed the iPhone manufacturer after its yearly shipments in the nation fell 17%, according to data released Thursday by research firm Canalys.
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 Leads China's Smartphone Market Despite Shipment Decline
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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