Apple was dethroned as China's biggest smartphone seller in 2024, with local rivals Vivo and Huawei overtaking the iPhone maker after its annual shipments in the country declined 17%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday.

Apple's performance in the country is suffering from a slump in iPhone sales, which dropped to 42. 9 million in 2024, compared to a market-leading 51. 8 million the previous year.

Apple fell to third in China's smartphone market in 2024, with a 17% decline in annual shipments, marking its largest-ever drop in the region, according to Canalys data. Budget brand Vivo captured 17% of the market,

Apple smartphone shipments in China fell 25% in the fourth quarter, while Huawei's rose 24%, data from research firm Canalys showed on Thursday. Apple shipped 13.1 million units versus Huawei's 12.9 million,

Apple lost its position as Chinas top smartphone seller in 2024, as Vivo and Huawei overtook the iPhone maker amid a 17% decline in Apples annual shipments, according to Canalys. This marked Apples steepest annual