Apple iPhone Shipments Jump 20% in China Despite Market Decline

53 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Apr 17

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surged 20% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research.
Strong iPhone 17 demand, price promotions, and government subsidies helped Apple outperform a market that overall declined by 4%.
Apple's ability to absorb rising memory costs contrasts with rivals, strengthening its position as Chinese competitors raised prices or cut shipments.

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