In the second quarter of 2026, China’s smartphone market recorded shipments of approximately 66.01 million units, reflecting a 4.3% year-on-year decrease and marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline. Faced with escalating costs for key components, Android smartphone manufacturers have responded by raising prices or adjusting product specifications. Additionally, the diminishing stimulating effect of government subsidies contributed to a nearly 15% year-on-year drop in smartphone sales during this year’s “618” shopping festival, underscoring a short-term slump in market demand.
