Apple's iPhone 14 bucks the Chinese smartphone trend

The global smartphone market is in a bit of a flux right now and China is one country where smartphone sales in general are in the middle of a huge downturn. New numbers show that while China's smartphone sales fell by 5% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023, Apple actually produced its best Q1 share and sales in years. It's thought that strong iPhone 14 sales, boosted by price cuts, are to thank for Apple's impressive sales numbers in the country. Numbers shared by Counterpoint Research have China's smartphone sales reaching their lowest Q1 results since 2014, although that was actually better than the fall experienced during previous quarters. "In Q1 2023, Apple recorded the biggest share in the China smartphone market, increasing sales by 6% YoY in a declining market," the report says. "Apple's market share in Q1 came to 19.9%, its highest Q1 share since 2014, while its sales were also the highest Q1 sales since 2015.". Our news, reviews, opinions, and easy to follow guides can turn any iPhone owner into an Apple aficionado.