Shipments of Apple and mobile phones rose significantly in sales in Q4 2018 , while sales of Huawei products soared . China posted a decline of 19.9 % in shipments over the period and Xiaomi recorded a fall of 34.9 % . In contrast , Huawei 's sales rose 23.3 % as Chinese customers were drawn to the company 's cheaper prices . Apple blamed the weakening Chinese economy for its struggles , while critics pointed to adjustments to its product line and internal reorganisation .
Shipments of Apple and Xiaomi phones fell significantly in China in Q4 2018, while sales of Huawei products soared. Apple posted a decline of 19.9% in shipments over the period and Xiaomi recorded a fall of 34.9%. In contrast, Huawei's sales rose 23.3% as Chinese customers were drawn to the company's cheaper prices. Apple cited the weakening Chinese economy for its struggles, while Xiaomi pointed to adjustments to its product line and internal reorganisation.