China’s smartphone market stalled in 2025, but the battle at the top intensified

Mainland China’s smartphone market contracted slightly in 2025, with shipments falling 1 percent year on year to 282.3 million units, according to new research from Omdia. Huawei returned to the top position after five years, overtaking rivals in a market that remained highly competitive despite reduced demand. The Chinese tech giant shipped 46.8 million smartphones over the year, giving it a 17 percent market share. That was enough to secure first place, although the margin over its closest competitors remained narrow throughout the year. vivo took second with shipments of 46.0 million units, accounting for 16 percent. This kept it… [Continue Reading]