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Apple Reclaims China's Top Smartphone Spot Amid iPhone Surge

1/21/2026

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Apple Inc. regained China's top smartphone position in Q4 2025, driven by iPhone 17 demand.
Despite a 1.6% decline in overall China shipments, Apple's shipments rose 28% year-over-year to 22% market share.
The shift marks a turnaround from earlier in 2025 when Apple lagged domestic brands.
Huawei led the full-year China market in 2025 with a 16.4% share, while Apple and vivo followed at around 16% each.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. regained China's top smartphone position in Q4 2025, driven by iPhone 17 demand.
Despite a 1.6% decline in overall China shipments, Apple's shipments rose 28% year-over-year to 22% market share.
The shift marks a turnaround from earlier in 2025 when Apple lagged domestic brands.
Huawei led the full-year China market in 2025 with a 16.4% share, while Apple and vivo followed at around 16% each.