A HISTORIC COMEBACK: HUAWEI RECLAIMS NO. 1 SPOT IN CHINA IN 2025, MATE X7 HEADED TO MALAYSIA

Huawei has once again defied expectations to stage a remarkable comeback. According to the latest report from International Data Corporation (IDC), the Chinese tech giant outperformed Apple in 2025, officially reclaiming the title of China’s top smartphone brand after a five-year hiatus.

Reshaping the Market Landscape

The IDC Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Tracking Report shows that Huawei maintained steady growth throughout the year. Shipment volumes reached 46.7 million units, securing the top position with a market share of 16.4%. Apple followed closely with 46.2 million units shipped, holding 16.2% of the market.

In the highly competitive Top 5 rankings, Vivo, Xiaomi, and OPPO occupied third, fourth, and fifth place, respectively, while all other brands were grouped under the “Others” category.

2025: A Year of Technological Breakthroughs

The past year proved pivotal for Huawei. The brand revitalised the market with an aggressive lineup of innovative devices, including new foldable notebooks, the imaging-focused Pura 80 series, the highly anticipated Mate 80 series, and the all-new Nova series,  each delivering substantial improvements in camera performance and core technology.

Huawei’s advancements in Kirin chip technology also drew significant attention. “The continuous improvement in Huawei’s in-house chip production was a key driver in 2025, providing the necessary support for its shipment momentum,” said Will Wong, Senior Research Manager for client devices at IDC Asia-Pacific. Optimising both hardware and software, Huawei achieved a notable performance boost with its latest Kirin 9030 chip, delivering a major leap over the previous generation. Combined with strong consumer business revenue, this created a positive momentum loop.

It is these relentless technological efforts that enabled Huawei to overcome sales barriers and surpass competitors in market share.

Momentum Continues: Mate X7 Set to Launch in Malaysia

Huawei’s success in China is now extending internationally. Culminating years of foldable screen innovation, the highly anticipated HUAWEI Mate X7 will officially launch in Malaysia on January 20.

To celebrate, Huawei is offering exclusive gifts valued up to RM7,597 with every Mate X7 purchase. Designed with ultra-durability and cutting-edge flagship imaging capabilities, the device is poised to spark a new wave of excitement in Malaysia. Be among the first to own the HUAWEI Mate X7 today and experience the next generation of foldable innovation through any HUAWEI Experience Stores, the HUAWEI Official Website, HUAWEI Official Store on Shopee, HUAWEI Flagship Store on Lazada, and the HUAWEI Official TikTok Shop.