China's Huawei has taken over from Apple as the smartphone of choice for Chinese consumers, revealing again how Apple is losing ground in the world's biggest market, according an FT Confidential Research poll. The survey found that Apple's share had fallen to just under a third - down from more than half last year and up slightly on its previous low point in 2013. When the survey was done for the iPhone 7, 25.8% said it would be their next phone. The survey came as Apple unveiled its iPhone 8 range. So far the products have failed to attract the usual global buzz that follows an iPhone launch.
China's Huawei has taken over from Apple as the smartphone of choice for Chinese consumers, revealing again how Apple is losing ground in the world's biggest market, according an FT Confidential Research poll. The survey found 31.4% of respondents intend to buy a Huawei as their next smartphone, compared with 24.2% choosing Apple's iPhone. When the survey was done for the iPhone 7, 25.8% said it would be their next phone. The survey came as Apple unveiled its iPhone 8 range. So far the products have failed to attract the usual global buzz that follows an iPhone launch.