Huawei took the lead in China's tablet market for the first time due to the popularity of its new flagship model and wide range of products, according to global market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

Shipment of Huawei's tablets amounted to 2.12 million units, up 24.4 percent from a year ago, accounting for 37.4 percent of the total market.

Apple's iPads ranked second with a 33.8 percent share, followed by Xiaomi, which took 5.9 percent of the market.

The total shipment of tablets in China also reached 5.67 million units, expanding for six consecutive quarters.

The tech giant's revenue for the first three quarters of the year grew 24.4 percent to 610.8 billion yuan (87.3 U.S. dollars).

Revenue in the quarter ended September 30 increased to 165.29 billion yuan (23.28 billion U.S. dollars), according to statements from Huawei.

In July, Huawei launched its first 5G mobile phone for commercial use in Shenzhen. The company said it has signed more than 60 commercial contracts for 5G with leading global carriers.

Founded in 1964, the IDC is a global provider of market intelligence, advisory services and events in information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets.

(With input from Xinhua)