This is in line with the results of a survey by the China Academy of Information and Communication Technology, a government think tank, which reported that overseas smartphone shipments, including those from Apple Inc., decreased by 12.7% from the previous year. iPhonein the same month. Domestic smartphone shipments during the same period increased by 26.7% to 24.05 million units, so shipments in August decreased from 2.14 million units in the same period last year to 1.87 million units.
CINNO did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
The competition between Huawei and Apple in the world’s largest smartphone market has taken on new importance. shenzhenThe telecommunications equipment giant, based in , has revived its mobile phone business amid the economic downturn. US tech giants’ recent struggles On the mainland.
Strong demand for Huawei’s high-end device models such as the Mate and Pura series, as well as foldable smartphones such as the recently launched smartphones. Mate XTAccording to TechInsights, this helped drive the company’s average selling price and wholesale revenue to record highs in the second quarter. China remains Huawei’s core market, accounting for 89% of global smartphone shipments, the company said.
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Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone “Mate XT” sparks enthusiasm and resale prices soar
Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone “Mate XT” sparks enthusiasm and resale prices soar
China’s smartphone market has been steadily gaining momentum this year, with more consumers gravitating toward local brands. According to data from research firm IDC, market leader Huawei had a 17.5% market share in the first half of the year, with total domestic shipments exceeding 140 million units, an increase of 7.7% from a year ago.
