According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker report, Huawei maintained its global leadership in the wrist-worn wearable devices category in the second quarter of 2026. The company achieved a 20.3% market share with 9.7 million shipments worldwide.
The companies that followed Huawei in the ranking were:
- Xiaomi: 8.5 million shipments and a 17.7% market share
- Apple: 6.4 million shipments and a 13.3% market share
With these results, Huawei outpaced Xiaomi and Apple. The company has maintained its leadership without interruption since the first quarter of 2025. It was stated that the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 series also contributed to the continuation of this success during the period. The data in the report showed that the company strengthened its position in the wearable devices market through its broad product range and the new technologies it developed.
Why it matters
The data shows that competition in wrist-worn wearable devices is taking shape around the rankings of Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple. Huawei’s retention of the lead since the first quarter of 2025 indicates that its current position is not merely the result of a one-period increase in shipments. This points to a competitive landscape that may require Xiaomi and Apple to reassess not only their sales volumes but also their product strategies affecting market share. Although the report emphasizes the contribution of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 series and the company’s broad product range, it does not distinguish which factor was decisive in the leadership and to what extent. Therefore, while the data clarifies the market ranking, it leaves open the question of the sources of growth.
Background
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