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Patrick Sanders

Apple Just Claimed the Top Spot in the Chinese Smartphone Market. What Does That Mean for AAPL Stock in 2026?

It’s been nearly two years since Apple (AAPL) lost its top status in China, as tech companies like Huawei launched their 5G smartphones and took the No. 1 spot in the Chinese market. But today is a good day for Apple, as the maker of the iPhone is once again China’s market leader on the back of a 28% year-over-year gain in shipments in the fourth quarter.

According to Counterpoint Research, Apple saw strong sales in the fourth quarter from its iPhone 17 series. The only new product that didn’t see strong sales was the iPhone Air, which endured a delayed launch in China and only had a low single-digit share.

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