China, iPhone and Xiaomi

Apple's iPhone locked in a tie for second place in China with Xiaomi
Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.
Is Apple Losing China? iPhone Sales Tumble, Xiaomi Closes In
Counterpoint has analyzed the Chinese smartphone market and says its numbers show Apple’s sales slowing during the fourth quarter of 2024. A year-on-year market share comparison shows Apple’s sales fell 18.2% compared to Q4 2023, when it had a 20.2% market share and sat atop the Chinese smartphone market.
iPhone Sales in China Drop at End of 2024, Putting Apple In Dead Heat With Xiaomi for Second Place
Sales of the iPhone in China suffered at the end of 2024, seeing a drop in sales that has put it in a close race for second place with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.
Apple's China problems keep weighing on the stock
Apple faced two downgrades ahead of earnings, with analysts citing weak iPhone demand. China continues to be a headwind for sales.
iPhone in China: Apple apparently falls to 3rd place
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple was unable to gain market share in China with the iPhone 16. This helps local manufacturers.
Apple stock hit with 2 downgrades on weak iPhone sales, AI outlook
Apple got hit with downgrades from Jefferies and Loop Capital on fears of slowing iPhone sales and a lack of demand around Apple Intelligence.
Apple Stock May Fall As China iPhone Sales Plunge
In China, Apple’s second largest market, iPhone sales fell 18% in the December ending quarter, according to Bloomberg.
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Apple and Samsung are neck-and-neck in global smartphone sales with Xiaomi gaining
Worldwide smartphone sales grew in 2024 following two consecutive years of decline according to reports from Counterpoint, ...
Xiaomi tipped to set impressive new phone battery benchmark in 2025 – and I hope Apple and Samsung are taking notes
Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a new phone with a 7,500mAh battery, which would be the largest battery ever fitted to a ...
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Xiaomi Challenges Samsung-Apple Dominance in South Korean Smartphone Market
No manufacturer besides Samsung and Apple has managed to secure more than 3% market share in South Korea over the past six ...
Did Apple finally overtake Samsung in 2024? Depends who you ask
Reports on global smartphone sales for 2024 differ on which brand came out on top, but the real winner was Xiaomi.
Apple’s Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share
Apple’s smartphone sales in China fell sharply in the final quarter of 2024, hurt by the popularity of local rivals like ...