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Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 14
Huawei, Apple Widen China Smartphone Lead in Q2 as Premium Demand Holds
Updated
Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 14

Huawei, Apple Widen China Smartphone Lead in Q2 as Premium Demand Holds

3 articles · Updated · Seeking Alpha · Jul 14

Summary

  • IDC said Huawei and Apple extended their lead at the top of China’s smartphone market in the June quarter, strengthening their positions in the world’s largest handset arena.
  • High-end models drove that outperformance as Chinese shoppers either traded up to premium phones or delayed replacing older devices altogether.
  • That split in buying behavior favored the two brands most exposed to the premium segment, underscoring pressure on rivals reliant on broader upgrade demand.

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