Overview
- Apple's iPhone shipments in China dropped 6.7% year-over-year, falling to 9.7 million units.
- Chinese brands like Huawei, Vivo, Oppo, Honor, and Xiaomi now lead the market.
- Huawei's resurgence, driven by advanced domestic processors, has significantly impacted Apple's market share.
- Despite aggressive discounts, Apple's market share in China declined from 16% to 14%.
- Analysts suggest AI and foldable technology could help Apple regain its position.