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Apple struggles with iPhone sales in China and rising competition. See why AAPL stock may be at risk amid a stagnant market and ongoing DoJ lawsuit.

Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.

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China's smartphone market – the largest such market in the world – didn't exactly set the world on fire in 2024, but managed to inch forward with a 1.5% year-on-year growth, according to Counterpoint Research's latest report.

Apple led the Indian smartphone market in terms of value with a 23% share, while Vivo headed volume sales with a 20% share. Smartphone shipments in India grew by 1% to 153 million units. A significant shift towards premium devices and 5G adoption has been observed.

No manufacturer besides Samsung and Apple has managed to secure more than 3% market share in South Korea over the past six years, following LG Electronics’ exit from the market in 2021. According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung commanded 80% of the market in the third quarter of last year, while Apple held 19%.

Apple leads India's smartphone market in value share, while Vivo takes the lead in volume shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research. Read more about the latest trends in the Indian smartphone market.

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Slim phones from China are coming to compete with the Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone 17 Air. They will offer notably higher battery capacity.

Apple (AAPL) came in third behind vivo and the resurgent Chinese rival Huawei in smartphone shipment market share in China for 2024, according to IDC.

Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the