Samsung Electronics saw its smartphone shipments to China tumble 39% on year in 2015, reducing its share in the market to 7.7%, from 12.8% in 2014, according to Counterpoint.

Xiaomi Technology saw its shipments increase 14% on year, ramping its market share by 1.6pp to 14.9% and making it the number one smartphone vendor in China, Counterpoint said.

Huawei's shipments in the local market jumped 52% on year and took the second position title with a 14.3% share.

Apple's shipments rose 45% on year, ramping its share from 10.1% in 2014 to 14.3% in 2015. Vivo took the fourth position with a 7.8% share and Oppo ranked fifth with a 7.7%. Samsung ranked sixth also with a 7.7% share, said Counterpoint.