Apple Tops China Market After iPhone Shipments Soar 28%, Counterpoint Says

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Apple has regained the top spot in China's smartphone market due to a 28% increase in iPhone shipments during the holiday quarter, despite memory chip shortages.

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Bullish Confidence 90% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Moderate

Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 90% confidence.

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Claim Apple Tops China Market After iPhone Shipments Soar 28%, Counterpoint Says
AI inference Bullish · 90%
Generated 2026-01-19 06:00

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Original source

Apple Inc. retook the top spot in China after iPhone shipments jumped 28% during the holiday quarter despite a worsening shortage of vital memory chips, according to Counterpoint Research.

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 19, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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