In a remarkable turnaround, Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market, overtaking major rivals including Apple, which has now dropped to fifth place. This marks a major comeback for the brand after the various hurdles it faced following the US trade restrictions.
Huawei Retakes Throne in China After Years of Struggle
According to an IDC report, Huawei has managed to secure the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter of this year. It managed to retake the throne after about four years, while beating other local OEMs and even Apple. In Q2 2025, Huawei accounted for 18 percent of Chinese smartphone sales. Meanwhile, the Chinese smartphone overall saw a decline of 4 percent year on year, with units shipped falling to 69 million.
Other major Chinese brands like Oppo and Vivo also saw a slight decline during this time. While Huawei reclaimed its top spot in China, the Cupertino based giant fell to the fifth position in the market. Huawei shipped over 12 million units in Q2 2025, which also includes its latest photography flagships, the Pura 80 series.
Vivo saw one of the biggest slumps in sales, falling by 10.1 percent, which caused it to drop to the second spot. Oppo ranked third and Xiaomi achieved the fourth spot in the Chinese smartphone market. It remains to be seen if the brand retains the lead, as the other companies are gearing up for their next flagship launches later in the year. In related news, Huawei aims to unveil four flagship chips in late 2025.
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