Huawei Reclaims Top Spot in China’s Smartphone Market After Four Years

Huawei has surged back to the top of China’s smartphone market for the first time in over four years, outpacing global rival Apple and local competitors like Xiaomi, according to new data released by the International Data Corporation (IDC).

The Shenzhen-based technology giant captured an impressive 18.1% share of the Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter of 2024, with 12.5 million units shipped, IDC revealed on Tuesday. The achievement marks a major comeback for Huawei, which has endured a series of setbacks including U.S. export restrictions, widespread Western bans, and a recent corruption probe in Belgium.

This recovery underscores Huawei’s resilience and growing dominance in China, despite global headwinds.

Meanwhile, the broader Chinese smartphone market experienced a 4% year-on-year decline, dropping to 69 million units in Q2 2024. This dip ends a streak of six consecutive quarters of growth and reflects ongoing economic pressures and consumer caution.

Huawei’s resurgence is seen as a strategic victory not only in regaining consumer trust but also in navigating geopolitical and regulatory challenges, especially those imposed by the United States and its allies.

华为四年来首次重夺中国智能手机市场冠军

根据美国国际数据公司（IDC）最新发布的报告，华为在2024年第二季度以18.1%的市场份额和1,250万台出货量，时隔四年再次成为中国智能手机市场的领军者，超过了苹果、小米等竞争对手。

尽管中国整体智能手机市场同比下降了4%，总出货量为6,900万部，但华为的强劲反弹凸显了其在面临美国出口管制、西方禁令和比利时腐败调查等挑战下的韧性与战略回归。

这一成就标志着华为在国内市场的全面复苏，也显示了其在全球不利局势下持续推动创新与增长的能力。