Global Wearable Band Shipments Fell 2% in Q2 2026, Smartwatches Up 6%, Huawei Leads with 18% Share
In the second quarter of 2026, global wearable wristband device shipments declined 2% year on year, with diverging category trends. Smartwatch shipments rose 6%, driven by strong sales of premium sports models, while demand also grew for simplistic screen-less basic bands. Huawei led the overall market with an 18% share, up from 17% in Q2 2025, supported by its expanding wearables lineup including the global launch of a flagship children's smartwatch.
Global shipments of wearable wristband devices fell 2% year on year in the second quarter of 2026. Behind the overall decline, category trends diverged: smartwatch shipments grew 6% year on year, buoyed by robust performance in premium sports-oriented models. At the same time, demand for new screen-less basic bands remained strong, as consumers increasingly opted either for minimalist devices or more capable sports watches.
During the period, Huawei led the global wearable wristband device market with an 18% share, up one percentage point from 17% in the second quarter of 2025. Its growth was driven primarily by continued expansion of its wearables product line, including the global rollout of its flagship children's smartwatch.
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