Xiaomi leads fitness band, Apple dominates smartwatch shipments in Q2 2021: Canalys

Xiaomi has garnered the badge of top-shipping wearable band vendor in Q2 2021. However, Apple is still leading the smartwatch segment by a healthy margin, as per a report by Canalys. The cited source also reported that the global wearables market registered a modest 6 per cent growth in shipments with 40.9 million units being shipped in the quarter that ended in June.

The report mentioned that Xiaomi’s performance was driven by the launch of the Mi Smart Band 6, despite India, one of Xiaomi’s strongholds, not being on the initial global launch list.

“Xiaomi’s quick pivot to basic watches also helped the company boost its wristwatch shipments by 1.3 million units this quarter,” Canalys Research Analyst Cynthia Chen, said.