Apple dethroned as top smartphone seller in China, replaced by Vivo & Huawei

Apple has been replaced as the highest smartphone seller in China as rivals Vivo and Huawei overtook the US-based company after annual shipments in the country declined to 17% in 2024, the New York Post reported, citing data from research firm Canalys.

2024 reported the highest decline in annual sales in China and a contraction in all four quarters, including a 25% decline in the last quarter.