China's smartphone sales drop to decade low – report

Shipments fell 14% year-on-year, a research firm says

China's smartphone sales plunged in 2022, dropping below 300 million units for the first time since 2013, Singapore-based market analysis firm Canalys said on Sunday.

According to the report, “mainland China’s smartphone market finished 2022 with an annual shipment of 287 million units,” down from 329 million in 2022, a year-on-year decrease of 14%.

Vivo smartphone maker was the leader in sales volumes...