China's Top 20 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024 Revealed: iPhone Dominates, Domestic Flagships Close the Gap

China's Top 20 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024 Revealed: iPhone Dominates, Domestic Flagships Close the GapThe fiercely competitive Chinese smartphone market in 2024 saw the release of the Top 20 best-selling single-model ranking on January 7th by industry analysts "RD Observation," revealing the most popular models among consumers. This ranking reflects not only overall market trends but also the competitive landscape between different brands

China's Top 20 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2024 Revealed: iPhone Dominates, Domestic Flagships Close the Gap

The fiercely competitive Chinese smartphone market in 2024 saw the release of the Top 20 best-selling single-model ranking on January 7th by industry analysts "RD Observation," revealing the most popular models among consumers. This ranking reflects not only overall market trends but also the competitive landscape between different brands.

Undeniably, Apple achieved remarkable success in the Chinese market in 2024. The top three spots were all occupied by iPhone models: the iPhone 15 Pro Max took first place, followed by the iPhone 15 in second, and the iPhone 15 Pro in third. Even more impressive, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro, available in China for only three months, ranked higher than some models on the market for a full year. This demonstrates that when Chinese consumers have the budget and are looking to upgrade, the iPhone remains the preferred choice, highlighting that domestic brands haven't yet fully surpassed Apple in comparable price segments. While the iPhone 16 series' overall sales were lower than the iPhone 15 series, the reasons for this remain an internal matter for Apple.

Beyond Apple's strong performance, other brands also showed excellent results. The ranking featured five iPhone models in total, occupying the top three positions, as well as seventh and eleventh place. Among domestic brands, Xiaomi had four models in the Top 20, followed closely by vivo with four models as well. OPPO had two models, and Honor had three. Notably, Huawei, Xiaomi, and vivo made the list with flagship models like the Mate 60 Pro, Redmi K70, and vivo X100(s) respectively, indicating the growing competitiveness of domestic brands in the high-end market.

The detailed ranking is as follows:

1. iPhone 15 Pro Max

2. iPhone 15

3. iPhone 15 Pro

4. Honor X50

5. Huawei Mate 60 Pro

6. iPhone 16 Pro Max

7. vivo Y36

8. vivo Y35+

9. vivo Y200i

10. OPPO A2

11. Redmi K70

12. Huawei nova 12 Vitality Edition

13. iPhone 16 Pro

14. Redmi Note 13 Pro

15. Honor Play 50

16. Xiaomi 14

17. OPPO A2m

18. Redmi 13R/Redmi 13C

19. Honor 100

20. vivo X100(s)

This ranking clearly shows Apple's continued dominance in the high-end market, showcasing its strong brand influence and product competitiveness. However, domestic brands, particularly Huawei, Xiaomi, and vivo, have made significant breakthroughs in the high-end segment with their flagship models, demonstrating progress in R&D and brand building.

Nevertheless, the ranking also reveals challenges for domestic brands in the high-end market. The high rankings of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro within a short timeframe, and Apple's dominance of the top three spots, indicate that domestic brands need to further enhance their product capabilities and brand premium to compete effectively with Apple's high-end offerings.

Looking ahead, with continued efforts in technological innovation and brand building, more domestic flagship models are expected to stand out in the market competition and increase their high-end market share. Consumer acceptance of high-end domestic smartphones will also gradually improve. This requires continuous efforts from domestic manufacturers in technological innovation, user experience, and brand building to deliver more competitive products and services, ultimately winning the recognition and trust of more consumers. This will be a long and arduous task requiring continuous effort and improvement. Simultaneously, consumers' perception and acceptance of domestic brands also need time to grow.

In conclusion, the 2024 Chinese smartphone market exhibits a clear trend: Apple leading strongly, with domestic brands in hot pursuit. The performance of domestic brands in the high-end market is promising, and future market competition will be even fiercer and more exciting. Continuous technological innovation and a precise grasp of consumer needs will be key factors determining the future market landscape. This will be a market full of opportunities and challenges, and the ultimate victor will be decided by the consumers themselves. We look forward to domestic smartphone manufacturers achieving greater success in the future, bringing consumers even better products. We also anticipate a more diversified and prosperous Chinese smartphone market.