Apple and Oppo Battle for Top Spot in China Phone Market

(Bloomberg) — Apple Inc. and Oppo were the top smartphone makers in China over the first quarter in a market that’s still shrinking following a year of economic disruptions.

Shenzhen-based Oppo had the biggest share of shipments at 19.6%, according to IDC, and Apple’s iPhone followed close behind. Counterpoint and Canalys estimates, which look at sales and shipments, handed Apple a narrow lead. The U.S. electronics giant clinched the top spot in the final three months of last year following the release of its iPhone 14 and 14 Pro series.