Apple, iPhone and China

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.
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.
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.
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 Huawei and others expanding into the premium market, according to a closely followed research firm.
Apple’s smartphone sales fell sharply in Q4 in China, Counterpoint Research says
Apple’s (AAPL) smartphone sales in China fell 18% in Q4, putting it in third place behind Huawei and Xiaomi, Counterpoint Research said.
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.
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.
Apple Falls to Third Place in China's Smartphone Market Amid Sales Decline
Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the
Second report corroborates iPhone’s fall from 1st to 3rd place in China
Two of the world’s leading market intelligence firms report that the iPhone has lost its place as the best-selling
Xiaomi Pad 7 Review: A Better iPad, Without The Apple Tax
The Xiaomi Pad 7 is the iPad killer you've been waiting for. It's the best value for money Xiaomi device in recent memory.
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, ...
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 ...
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.
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Apple Intelligence Will Be Enabled by Default in iOS 18.3: How to Opt Out
Anyone who downloads Apple's upcoming software updates will have to take a few steps to disable Apple Intelligence.
Xiaomi, Vivo Poised To Compete With Samsung's S25 Edge With Ultra-Slim Smartphone Designs
Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung gave us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Edge, a new addition to the S25 series. Previously known as the S25 Slim, the S25 Edge is set to stand out with ...