Huawei Reclaims No. 1 China Smartphone Share as H1 Shipments Fall 3%
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Updated · DIGITIMES · Jul 22
Huawei Reclaims No. 1 China Smartphone Share as H1 Shipments Fall 3%
1 articles · Updated · DIGITIMES · Jul 22
Summary
China smartphone shipments dropped about 3% in the first half of 2026, yet Huawei retook the top market-share position in the country.
Major vendors accelerated handset launches and pushed further into mid- to high-end models as they tried to defend margins in a softer market.
Huawei’s return to No. 1 underscores how premium-focused competition is reshaping China’s smartphone market even as overall demand remains under pressure.