Apple Inc. $AAPL has regained its lead in the Chinese smartphone market in May, according to preliminary data released by Counterpoint Research. The company’s iPhone sales saw a global year-on-year increase of 15% across April and May 2025 — the strongest two-month performance since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The rebound was fueled by a return to growth in Apple’s two largest markets, the United States and China, as well as notable sales momentum in Japan, India, and the Middle East.

The smartphone industry in 2025 continues to evolve with new technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences. Samsung Electronics $005930.KS is once again reinforcing its leadership by launching the Samsung S25 Edge, its thinnest and most intelligent flagship smartphone, aiming to capture the premium segment, where Apple's $AAPLdominance has traditionally been unshakable.

Samsung Electronics $005930.KS, a dominant force in the global tech industry, has revised its outlook for the current quarter amid mounting external pressures. Despite a modest increase in operating profit in Q1 2025, the South Korean tech giant warned of growing risks linked to U.S. trade policies. These factors may weigh heavily not only on Samsung’s internal performance but also on global supply chain dynamics.

Shares of Xiaomi Corp. $1810.HK captured attention on the Hong Kong stock market on Friday as their value soared to a new record. This surge is attributed to the launch of new products and government subsidy programs being implemented in China.