Apple Retains Smartphone Leadership as Its Chinese Shipments Soared Over 28% in Q4

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Look For in 2026. On January 12, Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the smartphone market with a 20% share worldwide. Apple’s iPhone 17 series had strong sales and gained demand in emerging and mid-sized markets, according to Counterpoint analyst Varun Mishra. The promising sign for Apple is that it reclaimed its top spot in China’s smartphone market after iPhone shipments soared 28% during Q4 2025. The rebound suggests that ...