Canalys: Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable vendor

Canalys: Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable vendor

The research firm says Xiaomi pulled it with a more mature ecosystem, while Apple’s wearable strategy has grown stale.

Xiaomi Surpasses Apple to Lead Wearables Market in Q1 2025: Canalys

Xiaomi captured the top spot in the Q1 2025 wearable band market, boosted by refreshed Mi Band and Redmi Watch models earlier this year, according to a Canalys report. The company's shipments surged 44 percent YoY, as Apple dropped to second place, and Huawei, Samsung, and Garmin followed. A new study also highlights affordability, long battery life, and health tracking as key smartwatch features for consumers.