Foreign Media: According to Counterpoint Research data, Apple's iPhone shipments in China surged by 20% in the first quarter of 2026, making it the fastest-growing brand among major manufacturers. Meanwhile, the overall smartphone market in China declined by 4%, impacted by supply chain disruptions and rising storage chip prices.
In the first quarter, Huawei maintained its top position with a 20% market share, followed closely by Apple at 19%, with both brands recording逆势 growth; Xiaomi's shipments plummeted by 35%, dropping to sixth place, while OPPO and Honor saw declines of 5% and 3% respectively, and vivo grew by 2%.
Analysts pointed out that Apple benefited from product durability, highlighting its cost-effectiveness, while Huawei leveraged strong demand across both high-end and low-end models. It is expected that Apple and Huawei will continue to outperform the overall market in the second quarter.
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