Huawei global wearable sales Q1 2025 have set a new benchmark in the smartwatch industry. The Chinese tech company has officially outperformed Xiaomi and Apple in the first quarter of 2025, achieving 10 million unit sales globally. This performance earned Huawei the top spot in the global wearable market, according to the latest data from IDC. The company’s strong showing was fueled by the popularity of its Watch GT 5, Fit 3, and Ultimate models, which captured the attention of consumers across multiple markets.
Huawei now holds a 21.9% share in the global wearable sector, marking a significant year-on-year increase from its 17% share during Q1 2024. At that time, the company shipped around 7 million wearable units. This year, Huawei added over 3 million more units, indicating its growing dominance and consumer interest in innovative wearable technology. Enhanced health features and new fitness tracking tools likely played a crucial role in attracting buyers during this period.
The global wearable market, as a whole, recorded 45.57 million unit shipments in Q1 2025—a 10.5% year-on-year growth. Out of these, China alone accounted for 17.62 million units, registering a 37.6% increase. Huawei also topped the charts in China’s wearable market for the quarter, further cementing its leadership position.
Xiaomi secured second place globally with 8.7 million units shipped and a 19% market share. Despite falling behind Huawei, Xiaomi showed remarkable growth with a 42.6% increase and led China in sales growth. Apple followed in third place, shipping 7 million wearable devices. It reported a 37.2% growth rate and captured a 15.5% global market share—still a notable improvement, though not enough to surpass Huawei.
Samsung landed in fourth position with 3.4 million units sold and a 7.5% share. Garmin followed with 2.1 million wearable shipments and a 4.7% market share globally. These figures demonstrate a competitive environment, though Huawei’s performance stands out as the most impressive this quarter.
According to IDC, the upward trend in smartwatch demand continues across all major markets. However, Huawei’s ability to scale its operations, deliver advanced features, and maintain strong pricing strategies has helped it outpace rivals. With continued investment in AI, health tracking, and seamless ecosystem integration, Huawei is poised to defend its lead in upcoming quarters.
