China October smartphone shipment grows 30.6% from a year ago
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According to the China Academy of Information and Communications (CAICT), China’s shipment of smartphones grew 30.6% year-on-year to 32.7 million handsets in October. This is a significant increase from a year ago, in October 2020, when shipments reached 25 million.
An increase in shipment, compared to the decline experienced in the first half of the year, is largely driven by the release of the latest Apple iPhone 13 in China in September.
When iPhone preorders were first released in September, demand was so high that Chinese retail websites reportedly went down. During the initial phase, as many as 5 million preorders were placed, signaling Apple’s continued popularity in the country.
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Q.What was the total number of smartphones shipped in China during October?
What was the total number of smartphones shipped in China during October?
China shipped 32.7 million smartphones in October. This figure represents a 30.6% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the China Academy of Information and Communications.
Q.What is the main reason for the increase in smartphone shipments in China recently?
What is the main reason for the increase in smartphone shipments in China recently?
The significant increase in smartphone shipments is primarily due to the launch of the new Apple iPhone 13 in China in September. This release helped reverse the decline seen in the first half of the year.
Q.How many preorders were placed for the new iPhone when it first became available?
How many preorders were placed for the new iPhone when it first became available?
During the initial phase of its release, approximately 5 million preorders were placed for the new iPhone. This strong demand reportedly caused Chinese retail websites to experience outages.
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