# Smartphone market trends in China and Taiwan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smartphone-market-trends-in-china-and-taiwan
> Updated: 2026-10-17T04:23:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Market data from China and Taiwan indicates Apple’s dominance in the premium smartphone sector. In China, JD.com sales rankings for mid-October show Apple occupying the top three positions with the iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro. Despite this, domestic brands account for over 50% of the top ten list, with the Xiaomi REDMI K100 Pro Max leading domestic models in fourth place.

In Taiwan, inquiry rankings for the same period show Apple holding the top two spots, with the iPhone 18 Pro ranking above the iPhone 18 Pro Max. Samsung maintains a presence in the top ten with four models, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy A57 5G, while Xiaomi’s 17T Pro also remains among the top-ranked devices.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Apple leads smartphone sales and inquiries in China and Taiwan

Apple dominates recent smartphone sales and inquiry rankings in China and Taiwan, though Chinese brands like Xiaomi and Honor maintain significant market share in the top ten lists.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-leads-smartphone-sales-and-inquiries-in-china-and-taiwan

### 2026-10-10: Smartphone performance and bestseller analysis

Recent smartphone evaluations and market data analyze the performance, battery life, and camera quality of top-selling devices from Samsung, Apple, Google, and Xiaomi.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/smartphone-performance-and-bestseller-analysis

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