The high-end iPhone X should do well in the Chinese smartphone market, predicts IDC. Apple has recently seen an increase in revenue and phone sales in the region, attributable to the iPhone 8 series. In its report, IDC notes this suggests there's clear demand for iPhones in China.

Its report on the matter suggests Apple will continue to see growth in the region, whereas an opposing opinion was previously shared by Canalys, which doesn't think Apple's growth is sustainable or that the iPhone X will significantly help its performance.