Despite the discounts seen during China’s 618 shopping period, smartphone sales declined 13% from the year-ago period. Here are the details.

According to market research firm Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in China fell 13% year over year during the month-long 618 shopping festival, as

Apple regains the No. 2 spot in China during the 618 festival, using steep iPhone 17 discounts to boost sales despite market drops.