Xiaomi Corp. Mi Note 2 smartphones stand on display inside one of the company's stores in Hong Kong, China, on Monday, June 26, 2017. Smartphone maker Xiaomi, fifth in Chinese smartphone sales behind Apple Inc. in the first quarter, is trying to claw its way back to the top of a domestic market it dominated two years ago. Photographer: Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg
China’s top smartphone makers are ready to challenge Apple Inc on its home turf after trouncing the iPhone maker in their own market.
Huawei Technologies Co and Xiaomi Corp are in talks with US wireless operators about selling flagship smartphones to American consumers as soon as next year, according to people familiar with the matter. The handset makers are negotiating with carriers including AT&T Inc and Verizon Communications Inc, said the people, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Talks are still fluid and it’s possible no agreements will materialize, they said.
