$AAPL - CHINA PHONE SALES FALL, HUAWEI LEADS, APPLE SURGES
China’s smartphone shipments dropped 4% year-over-year in Q1 2026, hit by weak demand, last year’s subsidy base, and rising component costs.
Huawei captured its highest market share in five years, while Apple was the fastest-growing brand.
Higher memory prices are pushing up device costs, limiting the impact of discounts and weighing on sales. The premium segment remains strong, driven by new features like advanced cameras, foldables, and AI.
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