Analyst : China is set to surpass the U.S. this year as the top smartphone market . Comment: Lenovo , Coolpad and Huawei smartphones all outsell Apple 's iPhone in China . Xiaomi brand smartphone has become a cult favorite among Chinese tech geeks .
Analyst : China is set to surpass the U.S. this year as the top smartphone market . Three of the top five selling smartphone brands are local Chinese makers . Lenovo , Coolpad and Huawei smartphones all outsell Apple 's iPhone in China . Xiaomi brand smartphone has become a cult favorite among Chinese tech geeks .