The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. © Xiaomi
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As we know, the Covid-19 pandemic has puts a blow to the smartphone industry. Consequence of this slowdown: Huawei ceded more ground than Xiaomi, which rose in February 2020 before its big rival.
What to rejoice for Xiaomi, which nevertheless accuses a vertiginous fall in its sales compared to last year. Still, it has a definite advantage over its competitor: its smartphones are still selling very well outside Asia.
Huawei: sales down 70% in February 2020
If the general trend is downward sales, it is Huawei that has suffered the most violent blow.
© Strategy Analytics
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According to Strategy Analytics, Huawei shipped 70% fewer smartphones in February 2020 (5.5 million) compared to last month (12.2 million). A plunge which therefore allows Xiaomi (6 million) to climb onto a podium dominated this month by Samsung (18.2 million) and Apple (10.2 million).
In all cases, the analysis firm estimates that the volume of smartphones shipped dropped by 39% compared to the same period in 2019. An alarming situation for manufacturers, especially in this period when new models are presented to the public . Huawei must also go on stage this afternoon in order for us demonstrate the Huawei P40 Pro.
Via: GSM Arena
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