Xiaomi has taken over a place where Apple felt very comfortable. Recent data has confirmed that the Chinese company has taken the top spot from the Apple Watch as the best-selling smartwatch on the market. While Fitbit and with Samsung have achieved the third and fourth place on this list.
The report generated by Canalys reflects that the launch Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 has been fundamental for this statistic. While Apple Watch fans are looking forward to the Series 7 launch later this month. According to Cynthia Chen, a research analyst at Canalys:
“Xiaomi made a smart move to speed up the launch of the Mi Band 6, which is a more attractive device than its predecessor. Xiaomi’s rapid switch to entry-level watches also helped the company increase its wristwatch shipments by 1.3 million units this quarter.
Apple maintains an indisputable advantage among smartwatches
However, Canalys then separates what it calls “basic bands” like the lower-end models from Fitbit and Xiaomi. of the most sophisticated smartwatches in which Apple continues to lead with a market share of 31.1%, without any other brand approaching it. For in this sector, Apple has an indisputable advantage, thanks to its focus on health functions, such as ECG monitoring.
“It is vital that vendors invest in next-generation health sensors and develop in-house algorithms and solutions not only to track vital biomarkers, but also to ensure good accuracy and reliability. Providers should focus on providing users with information on health trends involving data collected over a longer period of time, so they can understand how their lifestyles are affecting their well-being.