iPhone sales of $69.1 billion were, however, down slightly and below forecasts of about $71 billion. Revenue for the China region, where Apple has come under increasing competitive pressure from local smartphone makers such as Huawei and Xiaomi, dropped about 11 per cent to $18.5 billion.

Apple's iPhone sales in China reportedly took a tumble at the end of 2024, with a considerable reduction in sales putting it in a dead heat with homegrown Xiaomi.

Apple has experienced a significant decline in iPhone sales in China, dropping from the leading position to third place in the