Canalys: Xiaomi overtakes Apple as world’s top wearable vendor

Xiaomi has retaken the digital crown in the global wearable band market, surpassing Apple to become the top vendor in Q1 2025, according to new data from Canalys.

The research firm says Xiaomi pulled it with a more mature ecosystem strategy than the one it had back in mid-2021 (the last time it led the pack), while Apple’s wearable strategy has grown stale.

According to the Q1 2025 report, the wearable band market showed signs of strong recovery. Shipments rose 13% year-over-year…