China Smartphone Market Q2 2026: Huawei and Apple Gain Share as Shipments Fall 4.3%, IDC Warns of Tougher Second Half

China’s smartphone market remained under pressure during the second quarter of 2026 as shipments declined 4.3 percent year over year to approximately 66 million units, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, according to IDC. China smartphone market share Q2 2026 IDC report Rising memory and component costs, weakening government subsidy support, and cautious consumer spending weighed heavily on smartphone demand in China. Huawei and Apple emerged as the biggest winners by maintaining s