Huawei Shipments Soar to 12.2M Units, 21% Share as China Market Contracts 15%
China’s smartphone shipments dropped 15.4% YoY to 57.9 million units, a decline that mirrors waning consumer spending in the country.
Apple shipped 17.8 million units, down 4.3%, while Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi posted declines of 17.6%, 24.9% and 20.4% respectively.
IDC’s senior analyst Arthur Guo said rising component prices and modest price hikes have squeezed margins, yet Huawei’s diverse lineup helped it sustain volume.
Analysts forecast a 5% dip in sector revenue next quarter, though Honor’s quarterly growth hints at a possible rebound as price‑sensitive consumers eye cheaper options.