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Huawei has returned to the top of China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years. In the second quarter (Q2) of 2025,

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Huawei Technologies Co. took the top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time in more than four years, a comeback fueled by new designs and software that appealed to users in a slowing market.

Tech giant holds 18.1 per cent share of the mainland’s market in the second quarter, but shipments fall 3.4 per cent to 12.5 million units.

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Huawei has reclaimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market for the first time in over four years, surpassing both Apple and domestic rivals like Xiaomi, according to a new report from the United States-based International Data Corporation.

At the Beijing Expo, Jensen Huang also announced plans for a new chip for Chinese clients that is designed for robotics and smart factories.