Which smartphone brand saw growth in China in January?

Apple's iPhone was the only smartphone brand to achieve sales growth in China during January.

What was the overall smartphone market trend in China during January?

The overall smartphone market in China experienced a 23% decline in January.

Why did iPhone 17 base models see a sales increase?

The iPhone 17 base version's eligibility for government subsidies boosted its value and drove a 9% month-on-month sales increase.

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Apple iPhone Dominates Slumping China Market

12 Feb

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Summary

iPhone sales grew 8% in China, bucking a market-wide decline.
Apple and Huawei now lead China's smartphone market share.
iPhone 17 base models now qualify for government subsidies.

Apple iPhone Dominates Slumping China Market

In January, Apple's iPhone emerged as the sole smartphone line to register sales growth in China, a market that experienced an overall decline of 23%. Major Chinese manufacturers like Huawei and Xiaomi saw significant drops in their sales.

Apple achieved an 8% sales increase, elevating its market share to roughly one-fifth, and now shares the lead with Huawei. This resurgence follows the September introduction of new iPhone models, which propelled shipments during the holiday season to Apple's best-ever iPhone quarter in China.