Apple tops China smartphone sales with iPhone 18 Pro demand

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Apple captured 33% of smartphone sales in China during the week of Sept. 14-20, topping rivals after strong demand for its new iPhone 18 Pro series, according to Counterpoint Research. The Pro models sold for only three days of that period, yet their sales were 12% higher than the 17 Pro series' entire first week a year earlier. Counterpoint cited Apple's delayed base iPhone 18 launch and price hikes on Chinese flagships as key factors. China's smartphone market has faced weak demand and rising component costs, with weekly sales down double digits year-on-year since July. Apple's sales rose 23% in early 2026, and its first foldable, the Duo, launches Oct. 23.


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