Huawei Captures 23% of China Q2 Smartphone Market as Apple Holds 18%
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Updated · HC Newsroom · Jul 20
Huawei Captures 23% of China Q2 Smartphone Market as Apple Holds 18%
2 articles · Updated · HC Newsroom · Jul 20
Summary
Huawei took 23% of China’s Q2 2026 smartphone shipment market, up from 18% a year earlier, even as the overall market declined 2% year on year.
Counterpoint attributed the gain to Huawei’s pricing strategy and strong demand for the Enjoy 90 Pro Max, while the Pura X Max strengthened its position in premium foldables.
Apple ranked second with 18% share, helped by stable iPhone pricing, while OPPO slipped to 16% from 18% and Vivo fell to fourth with 16%.
Rising memory and component costs pressured many Android brands to curb production, and Counterpoint said higher-cost inventory could trigger another round of smartphone price increases in Q3.