China, iPhone and Xiaomi

Apple's iPhone locked in a tie for second place in China with Xiaomi
Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.
iPhone Sales in China Drop at End of 2024, Putting Apple In Dead Heat With Xiaomi for Second Place
Sales of the iPhone in China suffered at the end of 2024, seeing a drop in sales that has put it in a close race for second place with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi.
Is Apple Losing China? iPhone Sales Tumble, Xiaomi Closes In
Counterpoint has analyzed the Chinese smartphone market and says its numbers show Apple’s sales slowing during the fourth quarter of 2024. A year-on-year market share comparison shows Apple’s sales fell 18.2% compared to Q4 2023, when it had a 20.2% market share and sat atop the Chinese smartphone market.
iPhone, Xiaomi prices cut in China to reap smartphone subsidies
GUANGZHOU -- Smartphone makers and sellers are cutting prices on brands from iPhone to Xiaomi as they seek to make the cut for government subsidies designed to prop up demand. Subsidies began on Monday for smartphones priced below 6,000 yuan ($820). The rebates are equivalent to 15% of the sale price with the maximum subsidy of 500 yuan.
Apple's iPhone Market Share Declines in China, Huawei and Xiaomi Gain Momentum in 2024: Counterpoint
Smartphone giant Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones, minus their highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features, failed to gain traction in China, paving the way for the country’s domestic players in 2024.
Apple's China problems keep weighing on the stock
Apple faced two downgrades ahead of earnings, with analysts citing weak iPhone demand. China continues to be a headwind for sales.
Apple Stock May Fall As China iPhone Sales Plunge
In China, Apple’s second largest market, iPhone sales fell 18% in the December ending quarter, according to Bloomberg.
Xiaomi tipped to set impressive new phone battery benchmark in 2025 – and I hope Apple and Samsung are taking notes
Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a new phone with a 7,500mAh battery, which would be the largest battery ever fitted to a ...
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I Need Apple to Do These Things to the iPhone 17's Camera
The iPhone 16 Pro's awesome camera can take some of the best photos it's possible to squeeze from a phone. With multiple ...
iPhone 17 tipped for major cooling upgrade — no more overheating
When it’s heated, the liquid evaporates and moves to a cooler part of the chamber as vapor, spreading the heat around and ...
Blinkit expands 10 minutes delivery: iPhone, Xiaomi and Nokia available, says CEO Albinder Dhindsa. What's the new deal?
Blinkit has expanded its 10-minute delivery service to include smartphones and feature phones, partnering with Xiaomi and ...
Apple stock hit with 2 downgrades on weak iPhone sales, AI outlook
Apple got hit with downgrades from Jefferies and Loop Capital on fears of slowing iPhone sales and a lack of demand around ...
After Apple iPhone in 10 minutes, Blinkit partners with Xiaomi, Nokia for quick phone deliveries
Blinkit partners with Xiaomi and Nokia to deliver phones in 10 minutes, expanding to Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Xiaomi, Vivo Poised To Compete With Samsung's S25 Edge With Ultra-Slim Smartphone Designs
Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung gave us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Galaxy S25 Edge, a new addition to the S25 series. Previously known as the S25 Slim, the S25 Edge is set to stand out with ...
Apple Under Fire in India for Alleged Performance Issues After iOS 18 Rollout
Indias Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Apple regarding user complaints about iOS 18 performance issues ...