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Global wearable market trends and Huawei leadership
Overview
The global wearable market experienced a 4.3% year-on-year decline in the second quarter of 2026, with total shipments reaching 48.01 million units. This contraction affected both smartwatches, which fell by 4.2%, and smartbands, which decreased by 4.7%.
Huawei maintained its global leadership during this period with a 20.3% market share, representing 9.7 million units. This continued its streak of market dominance alongside competitors Xiaomi and Apple. Garmin stood out as the only top-five manufacturer to record growth, with shipments increasing by 19.8% driven by specialized sports products.
To sustain growth in a maturing market, manufacturers are pivoting toward two primary strategies: the integration of on-device AI to enhance privacy and responsiveness, and the development of screenless smartbands for lightweight, long-term health monitoring.
Huawei is supporting its leadership by expanding its diverse wearable portfolio, which includes the GT Series, GT Runner, Ultimate, FIT, D Series, and the standard HUAWEI WATCH Series. Specific models like the GT Runner target long-distance runners with features such as ‘Ultra Precise Positioning’, while the GT 7 Pro is expected to offer advanced health analytics for coronary heart disease and diabetes risks. The company’s focus on health accuracy is underscored by studies showing no statistically significant difference in average heart rate accuracy between Huawei and Apple devices during physical activity.
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Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesWearable device market declines 4.3% amid maturing demand
The global wearable device market fell 4.3% in Q2 2026. Huawei leads the market, while Garmin recorded growth through specialized sports products.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesHuawei maintains global smartwatch leadership with expanded wearable lineup
Huawei maintains its global leadership in the smartwatch market by expanding its wearable portfolio with specialized series for runners, athletes, and health-conscious users.
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[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesHuawei leads global wearable device market with 20.3% share
Huawei leads the global wearable device market with a 20.3% share and 9.7 million shipments in Q2 2026, outpacing Xiaomi and Apple for the sixth consecutive quarter.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesHuawei leads global smartwatch market in 2026
Huawei leads the global smartwatch market with a 22% share in 2026, driven by Chinese demand, while Apple sees 14% growth despite an overall 4% decline in global shipments.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesApple leads smartwatch market as China smartphone sales decline
Apple leads the global smartwatch market with 46% share, while Garmin sees rapid growth. Meanwhile, China's smartphone market fell 8.6% in early 2026, though Huawei maintains a strong leading position.
Sources
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