Quickly name a band vendor to wear top in the world for the first quarter of this year. apple? BZZZZ. If you think about it, the answer is very easy to find out. Thanks to its low -cost MI band series, Xumi took first place in the category, which includes smart watches and devices wearing less active wrist. The MI band has been very popular since it was first launched in 2014, which costs $ 14. The data was released today by Canalis.
One of the few products available in the United States, is less than being a MI band smart watch, but for price it usually provides enough functionality to place its place on the buyer’s wrist. Personally, I bought MI Band 7 back in 2022.
For the first quarter of 2025, Xiaomi sent 8.7 million units, which was sent 44 % more units sent during the same quarter last year. This allowed the Chinese manufacturer to cross Apple with 19 % market share. The last time Xumi topped the chart, it was in the second quarter of 2021. Apple Watch came from upper place to second, as the first quarter of the ship fell 5 % to 7.6 million time Pauses. Apple’s market share was 16 % during Q1.
Xiaomi secured first place in Apple in a band shipment to wear global during Q1. | Image Credit-Canalis
Huawei sent 36 % more wear bands in the first quarter to provide 7.1 million units behind Apple. This performance enabled the company to be third during the January period, with a 15 % piece of bandpay capable of wearing global clothing.
Samsung performed well during the quarter, with the shipment increased from 74 % to 4.9 million units. In developed countries, Samsung sold his premium smart watches, while in emerging markets he relied on low -cost large -scale market equipment. During the first quarter, Samsung’s market share was 11 %. The end of the fifth was Garman, with a shipment of 10 % to 1.8 million units. In the wrist band industry, the company’s global market share was 4 % in Q1.
Smart Watch price is the most important factor used by consumers to determine which model is to be purchased. | Image Credit-Canalis
Overall, 46.6 million units were sent during the first quarter, which is 13 % higher by year. The growth is seen in all three types: basic bands, basic watches, and smart watch. Basic bands and basic watches are on the way.
The report included the results of an interesting survey. This shows that when buyers determine whether to buy a smart watch or not, the battery life is the cost of this device. Just below the health tracking features, the brand was at number four. The design and style of the Time Peace came in fifth.
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