Huawei Takes No. 1 in Q2 Wearable Bands With 18% Share as Shipments Fall 2%
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Updated · HC Newsroom · Aug 17
Huawei Takes No. 1 in Q2 Wearable Bands With 18% Share as Shipments Fall 2%
3 articles · Updated · HC Newsroom · Aug 17
Summary
Omdia put Huawei first in global wearable bands in Q2 2026 with an 18% share, up from 17% a year earlier despite a broader market slowdown.
A 2% year-over-year drop in global shipments masked Huawei’s gains, which Omdia linked to a wider wearable lineup, the return of flagship Kids smartwatches after five years, and cross-platform health features.
Xiaomi slipped to second with 17% from 19%, while Apple rose to third with 16% from 15% and still dominated global smartwatches with a 46% share.
Samsung and Garmin each held 6%, as the market shifted away from basic bands toward screenless devices, minimalist models and feature-rich sports watches with longer battery life.