Robust iPhone 13 gross sales assist Apple develop into #1 smartphone firm in China: Counterpoint Report

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Robust iPhone 13 gross sales assist Apple develop into #1 smartphone firm in China: Counterpoint Report

Apple iPhone gross sales have picked up in China after an extended droop. Based on a report by Counterpoint, Apple surpassed Chinese language smartphone maker Vivo to develop into the most important smartphone vendor in China in October 2021.

The report notes that Apple’s current dominance within the Chinese language markets was pushed by robust iPhone 13 collection gross sales. The Cupertino tech big grew 46 % MoM, which was the very best amongst all the most important OEMs in China.

Tarun Pathak, Analysis Director at Counterpoint mentioned, “Ever since Huawei’s decline, the highest place in China has been altering palms. OPPO grew to become primary in January 2021 whereas Vivo attained the highest place in March 2021.”

Apple has not held the highest spot within the Chinese language smartphone market since December 2015. Apple additionally grew to become the third smartphone model to achieve the highest spot in China this 12 months. Vivo managed to achieve the primary spot in March 2021, whereas Oppo held the spot in January 2021.

Counterpoint famous that Apple’s high end was pushed by the success of the iPhone 13 collection, which was additionally launched cheaper than the iPhone 12 collection in China. Huawei’s grip on the Chinese language market additionally appears to be slipping, with Apple seeking to capitalise on the hole left by Huawei within the premium section. The report additionally notes that Apple may have facilitated additional development within the nation had it not been for the availability constraints.