Apple loses smartphone sales crown 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 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 loses top spot in China smartphone sales to local rivals
Apple lost its top position in the Chinese smartphone market, with Huawei and Vivo surpassing it in sales. Apple's market share fell to 15% in 2024, behind Huawei's 16% and Vivo's 17%. Increased competition has affected iPhone sales,
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