Huawei Reclaims No. 1 in China Smartphone Market 2025, Edging Out Apple
Huawei reclaimed the top spot in China's smartphone market in 2025, beating Apple with 46.7 million units shipped and a 16.4% market share, according to IDC.
46.7 million units. That's the number that put Huawei back on top of mainland China's smartphone market in 2025, overcoming years of crippling U.S. sanctions.
Huawei China Smartphone Market 2025 Recovery
According to a report from research firm IDC released on Wednesday, Huawei captured 16.4% of the market for the full year. It's a narrow victory over Apple, which shipped 46.2 million iPhones to secure a 16.2% share.
- No. 1: Huawei (46.7 million units, 16.4% share)
- No. 2: Apple (46.2 million units, 16.2% share)
Defying Global Trade Restrictions
The domestic tech giant's resurgence is particularly notable given the continued supply chain pressures from the West. While Huawei's overall shipments reportedly fell by 1.9%, its ability to outpace Apple underscores a shifting preference among Chinese consumers toward homegrown high-end alternatives.
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