Apple slips from the top 5 in China, as domestic brands take all the top slots for the first quarter in history

Research released by Canalys and IDC this week measuring smartphone shipments report that Apple dropped to sixth place in China's smartphone market last quarter. — AP

Apple is no longer one of the top five smartphone sellers in China, according to independent research, as the iPhone is dragged down by a soft economy, new competition, and reported government bans.

Research released by Canalys and IDC this week measuring smartphone shipments report that Apple dropped to sixth place in China's smartphone market last quarter. Chinese brands now occupy the top of the rankings, with both firms putting Vivo in the lead. Both Canalys and IDC rank Huawei, Oppo, HONOR and Xiaomi in the top five.