Apple’s iPhone 17 Series Boosts China Shipments Amid Sluggish Smartphone Market
Apple’s smartphone shipments in China grew 0.6% year-over-year to 10.8 million units in the third quarter, according to IDC data. The iPhone 17’s value-for-money positioning reportedly helped Apple achieve slight growth while competitors declined in China’s challenging smartphone market.
Apple Defies China Smartphone Market Slump with iPhone 17 Success
Apple’s smartphone shipments in China showed resilience in the third quarter, growing 0.6% from a year earlier to 10.8 million units despite overall market weakness, according to data from research firm International Data Corporation. The company secured the second-highest shipment tally during the period, capturing a 15.8% market share in the world’s largest smartphone market.