10 budget Chinese smartphones. The best Chinese smartphones

There are five basic things you need to know about Chinese smartphones.

Secondly, don’t be alarmed if you suddenly see hieroglyphs in the interface - this is an absolutely normal practice, you can only accept it. Thirdly, the most profitable way to buy Chinese phones is on Chinese websites: delivery will take longer, but you can easily snag a $20–30 discount from the original price.

Fourthly, the Chinese love to copy the flagships of Apple and Samsung: in the Middle Kingdom they really believe that patents are not for them, and there is nothing shameful in plagiarism.

Finally, the fifth point: the stated characteristics are not always worth believing - vendors regularly embellish the reality.

Now you can move on to choosing a device, because there are plenty of profitable options in China.

The calling card of this company is the crazy K10 smartphone with an edge-to-edge screen and a fantastic 11,000 mAh battery. It’s not worth buying it just because of its dimensions: it’s thick (13.5 millimeters) and heavy (283 grams - a little less iPad mini). The price is also not encouraging - only a person who is completely disappointed in external batteries will pay almost 18 thousand for a Chinese device.

But Oukitel did not limit itself to a pot-bellied phone and set its sights on something great - they created a copy of the iPhone X with a cutout at the top of the screen. The replica turned out to be funny, but cheap - without a coupon, the U18 model costs 180 dollars (11 thousand rubles), and with a discount - 160 dollars (10 thousand). The original tenth iPhone will cost seven to eight times more, so it’s pointless to take the model from Oukitel seriously - it’s just an Android smartphone with a stolen design.

However, if you forget that this is a shameless fake, the device is quite tolerable.

It does not have very large frames (even in real life), a bright screen (alas, pixels are visible at 5.85 inches), a solid amount of memory (4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of its own), good cameras from Sony, a hefty 4000 mAh battery and even Face ID scanner. Of course, it works on a different principle than in the iPhone X: it simply remembers the owner’s selfie, rather than scanning his face every time.

It’s easy to deceive such a system with a photograph, but it’s time to think: who needs this? In principle, this Face ID will also work. Moreover, it functions quite quickly, as does the fingerprint scanner located on the back.

Connector USB Type-C makes this gadget even prettier, but the processor spoils everything: the Chinese skimped on hardware and installed a mediocre MediaTek chip. You won't be able to play serious games on the Oukitel U18 - the phone will slow down furiously and then get terribly hot.

The final verdict is this: if you are not bothered by the secondary nature of this device, and games are not a critical point for you, you can order, but strictly at a discount. You definitely shouldn’t buy this miracle for more than 10 thousand rubles.

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But there are obvious problems with originality. The S8 model is a complete copy of the Galaxy S8, but for the Korean device they ask for about 40 thousand, and for the Chinese one - only eight. Of course, the specifications for such money are very modest, but the point here is not in performance, but in the frameless format.

In the Middle Kingdom, they really cleverly parodied the appearance of one of the main flagships of 2017: from the front, the budget S8 is very similar to real version. In addition, I am pleased with the screen from Sharp, which does not seem cheap at all, despite the HD resolution. On the contrary, the 5.7-inch display is the best thing about this smartphone: it is not only bright, but also protected by Gorilla Glass (thanks for not spending money on it).

Unfortunately, the compromises are also noticeable. Back panel- plastic, charging connector - microUSB, built-in memory is only 32 GB, and the MediaTek processor gives out the price category of the fake S8.

But all these shortcomings are explained by the price. For eight thousand, the Leagoo S8 has only one serious competitor - Xiaomi with the Redmi line, but there the emphasis is precisely on the characteristics. Yes, they will be a little better (Snapdragon instead of MTK), but the design of Xiaomi phones is extremely boring, brick-built and unrecognizable.

And here is an almost real Galaxy S8, albeit for 115 euros.

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The name already gives away the main feature of this device: the Chinese have packed a giant 6000 mAh battery into a relatively thin case (1 cm). In theory, it should hold a charge for three to four days, but in Asia they are too irresponsible about optimization, so the actual lifespan from one charge is two full days. But during this period, you can do anything with UleFone Power 3: watch movies, surf the Internet, use the camera, and so on.

It should be noted that for its 13 thousand, this phone is really good. Like Leagoo, UleFone was inspired by the Galaxy S8 case, but here the similarities are not so striking. Power 3 is similar to any frameless Android device (from HTC, LG, etc.), so those who appreciate uniqueness have nothing to worry about.

But here we see the same case when the manufacturer tried to overwhelm a potential buyer with numbers and chips. In addition to the crazy battery, the Power 3 has a huge supply of RAM (6 GB), as many as four cameras (two on each side, with a “bokeh effect”), Face ID (they didn’t even come up with a new name), fast charging and the latest Android.

Some of these options are actually useful (like a fresh OS and Quick Charge), but there are also some that don't make a difference. Let's say that a huge amount of RAM will not help the MediaTek processor work without stuttering.

But these are trifles - of course, in general, Power 3 is close to the flagship level and is excellent for purchase in terms of price and quality ratio.

However, Umidigi sets it so low prices, that it’s even awkward to be angry and find fault - rather, it’s more interesting to use their devices and draw your own conclusions. After testing two or three devices, we can admit: with the exception of microlags and mediocre cameras, everything is in order. Especially for your money.

S2 Lite is the best model today to get to know Umidigi better and get ready for the company’s more expensive devices. Heavy metal body, six-inch frameless screen, iPhone dimensions Plus, plump 5100 mAh battery, 4 GB random access memory, a 3D face scanner and a ridiculous price of 8,500 rubles - all this is impressive on paper and practically does not disappoint in life.

Naturally, the battery in intensive mode will only last one and a half to two days, and it’s better not to even turn on the dual camera, but some aspects of the S2 Lite are really pleasing. Eg, USB connector Type-C, a guaranteed update to Android 8.1 (although the Chinese can deceive you) and a bright red body are uncharacteristic things for an average device under 10 thousand rubles.

Considering that the S2 Lite is a budget version of the main device, we can expect even bolder discounts. For 7-7.5 thousand, the Umidigi gadget simply will not have competitors, not only on Russian, but also on Chinese shelves.

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15 thousand rubles is a significant amount of money for Chinese devices, but this particular device fully covers it. True, for some reason the manufacturer cut off the name of Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, but everything else turned out to be original.

Doogee has stuffed the flagship with absolutely all the trendy goodness: a six-inch frameless screen with Full resolution HD+ (no grain), 6 GB RAM, powerful battery(4000 mAh), a relatively decent main camera (front camera - bottom) and NFC module to pay for goods from a smartphone.

But still, the key advantages of Doogee Mix 2 lie elsewhere. Firstly, the Chinese threw into the box not only all kinds of adapters, but also a case with film - a rare generosity in these days. Secondly, Mix 2 received a design that allows us to call this smartphone an independent product. Surprisingly, the Asians have made a truly beautiful and pleasant device from all points of view: it looks good both in appearance and to the touch - thanks to the durable glass back cover.

The price, of course, is a little confusing, but Doogee Mix 2 is head and shoulders above those devices that are sold for 15–16 thousand in Russia. Therefore, decide for yourself what is more important - the sonorous name of the manufacturer or the ultimate specifications from China.

Rapid development of the Chinese market mobile devices contributes not only to excellent quantitative indicators of production development, but also to their qualitative growth. An analysis of smartphones released in 2018-2019 showed that the number of gadgets with decent technical characteristics far exceeded the number of frankly weak devices. Very successful solutions have also appeared that can compete with famous brands.

It’s easy to get confused among the abundance of gadgets, given the fact that even in certain price or target niches there are dozens, if not hundreds of models. The study of technical parameters, popularity, owner reviews and price components allowed us to compile the TOP 10 most successful models 2018-2019, as well as rating best smartphones according to the most important indicators.

TOP 10 most popular Chinese smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Redmi 4X is one of the best-selling smartphones of the past year, continuing Xiaomi’s victorious march in the Russian market, begun by the legendary Redmi Note 3 Pro. Considering its reasonable price, you won’t be able to get your hands on this gadget even if you wanted to – it has balanced characteristics, high-quality assembly, and regular updates with the ability to install multiple third party firmware. Worthy alternatives Redmi 4X simply doesn’t have it in the price segment up to 10 thousand rubles. And if you want, you can buy it even cheaper - for 7/8 thousand

Meizu M6 Note

We consider the Meizu M6 Note to be the closest competitor to Redmi 4X. Moreover, Meizu’s first smartphone with a Snapdragon processor is superior to 4X in some characteristics - it has fast charging and a dual camera, and in general the photos on the M6 ​​Note are much better. But it costs more, about 3-4 thousand rubles. Among the major differences between smartphones, we note the location of the fingerprint scanner - in Meiza it is built into a mechanical key located under the screen, while in Xiaomi scanner located on the back cover, and the firmware is Flyme and MIUI. In all other respects, these smartphones are approximately equivalent.

Huawei Nova 2

In the “above average” price segment, smartphones from Huawei traditionally rule the roost; the first model included in our rating is Nova 2. This is a smartphone in a compact metal case with a dual main camera, a large amount of memory (64/4 GB) and a powerful processor. If you want to purchase a hassle-free smartphone that will perform well in any use scenario, buy Nova 2 and you won’t regret it. Of the pitfalls, it is worth considering not the most outstanding time battery life(2950 mAh battery, fast charging available) and, in our opinion, a somewhat inflated price tag of around 20 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Mi6

The flagship Mi6 concentrates all the strengths of Xiaomi smartphones. It is head and shoulders above other competitors in terms of price/quality ratio, since there is not a single other smartphone on the market that for 26 thousand rubles will give you a top-end Snapdragon 835 processor, a ton of memory, stereo speakers and excellent battery life. Let's blame the Mi6 for the lack of a 3.5 mm jack (included is an adapter for USB-C) and the camera is not as cool as other flagships. But this is nitpicking. This smartphone will please anyone, even the most demanding user.

One Plus 5

One Plus 5 is a good smartphone, but controversial. It copies Apple's design, does not provide the user with water resistance, stereo speakers, and does not have memory card support. Compared to the flagship from Xiaomi, these disadvantages can become critical, but there are advantages. In particular - clean Android versions 7.1.1, the best camera among Chinese flagships, which pleases not only with high-quality images, but also with lightning-fast speed, as well as an AMOLED display, which has a positive effect on the autonomy of the gadget. One of the advantages of One Plus 5 is the presence of a traditional 3.5 headphone jack.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

After the American brand Motorola was bought by Lenovo, the once iconic company can safely be included in the camp of Chinese manufacturers - all Lenovo smartphones are now released under the name Moto. One of the most successful results of such cooperation is considered to be Moto Z2 Play - this is a smartphone that supports replaceable modules, with good battery life, a camera, excellent sound quality in headphones and AMOLED display. Disadvantages - mediocre performance for a price of 25 thousand (Z2 Play is equipped with a Snapdragon 626 processor), and not the most powerful main speaker.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

ZTE Nubia Z17

Smartphones from the Nubia line from ZTE have always been good flagships that, even without aggressive marketing from the manufacturer, found their loyal users. The Z17 is a continuation of the very successful Nubia Z11 model, in which nothing has changed dramatically, and everything that was good has become even a little better. There is a powerful Snapdragon 835, 128/8 GB of memory, a dual camera and an excellent frameless design. But there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, which looks somewhat strange in the absence of moisture protection as such.

Huawei Honor 9

Honor 9 – very cool smartphone. It looks cool and stylish, has an excellent camera (20+12 MP), good performance(chipset – Kirin 960), sufficient memory (64/4 GB) and fast charging.

In fact, this is an ideal choice for everyone who does not want to pay exorbitant amounts of money for flagship models, overpaying for an overly powerful processor and numbers of unnecessary characteristics, but at the same time wants to get almost all the advantages inherent in them.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Mi Max 2 is the best shovel phone of 2017 on the market. Xiaomi gave customers everything they could want from a similar smartphone with a price tag of less than 20 thousand rubles. Judge for yourself - 6.4 inch screen, Snapdragon 625, 64/4 GB of memory with expandability, 5300 mAh battery with fast charging, stereo speakers. We recommend Mi Max 2 to everyone who is looking for optimal device for consumption of multimedia content. The only complaint we can make is the lack of an NFC module.

Chinese smartphones with powerful batteries

The trend towards larger screens and increased productivity of mobile devices leads to the fact that some smartphone models barely survive from morning to evening. Users who don't like to sit next to a power outlet will certainly benefit from our 5 rating best models with the most capacious batteries.

Oukitel K10000 Pro

Oukitel K10000 Pro is the record holder for battery capacity among all long-lasting smartphones on the market. Its survivability is ensured by a 10,000 mAh battery, which in a standard scenario of using a smartphone is enough for 4-5 days of operation without recharging. And the characteristics here are quite decent - 5.5’’ FHD IPS screen, 8-core MT6750T processor, 32/3 GB of memory with a MicroSD slot, 13 and 5 MP cameras, a fingerprint scanner and the latest Android 7.0. The price of the smartphone is 12 thousand rubles, and it is definitely worth the money.

Oukitel K10000 Pro

Doogee BL7000

The BL7000 differs from Oukitele in its more modest design and smaller battery, 7000 mAh. With active use of the smartphone, it lasts for 3 days, which can be considered an excellent result. By Doogee characteristics The BL7000 is even better, it has more memory - 64/4 GB, and a dual camera of 13+13 MP, the front camera resolution is also 13 MP. The smartphone just went on sale at a price of $200, and the first owners speak about it exclusively on the positive side.

Moto E Gen.4 Plus

Moto E4 Plus – excellent workhorse from a trusted brand that costs the right amount of money and has everything to satisfy the needs of the average user. The smartphone is based on the MediaTek MT6737 processor, equipped with a 5.5-inch HD screen, 16/3 GB of memory, 13/5 MP cameras, an NFC chip and, most importantly, a 5000 mAh battery. Among the shortcomings of the E4 Plus, we highlight the solid body weight of 200 grams, as a result of which it cannot be recommended for purchase by fragile girls.

Moto E Gen.4 Plus

Ulefone Power 2

The smartphone has a stylish design, whose front panel is reminiscent of devices from Meizu (the multifunctional Home key is also present here), and the back side is the flagship HTC 10. The 6050 mAh battery is the main trump card of the Ulefone Power 2, it is enough for 3 days of active use of the gadget. Performance and display are typical for inexpensive Chinese devices, but the cameras here are terrible, so mobile photography lovers should avoid this smartphone side.

Fly FS554 Power Plus

While most of the smartphones in our rating will have to be ordered somewhere and waited, the Fly FS554 Power Plus can be purchased at almost any local store cellular communications. At the same time, for a price of 10 thousand rubles, this is a very decent smartphone with a 5.5” FullHD display, MediaTek MT6737T chipset, 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 5000 mAh battery. You can take it with confidence.

Fly FS554 Power Plus

Frameless Chinese smartphones

Chinese manufacturers have never forgotten that modern smartphone– this is not only powerful productive hardware and a capacious battery, but also an image accessory. The last factor is directly related to the design of the device, so we present to your attention a rating of frameless new Chinese smartphones for the 2017 model year.

Leagoo KIICAA Mix

KIICAA Mix is ​​a representative of a countless group of smartphones that copy the design of the flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix. At a price several times lower than the original, it can offer an almost identical design and relatively good hardware (5.5’’ FHD display from Sharp, MT6750T chipset, 32/3 GB of memory, 13+2 and 13 MP cameras, 2930 mAh battery). The pitfalls are the location of the main speaker, which causes poor audibility of the interlocutor, and the absence of brightness/proximity sensors and a 3.5 mm jack, while the adapter required to connect headphones is not included. However, taking into account the low price of 6 tr. it's not critical.

Leagoo KIICAA Mix

Doogee Mix

Doogee Mix is ​​a smartphone from the same opera. It outperforms its Leagoo counterpart due to its rich set of components (there is a case and a film for the screen), more memory – 64/4 GB, and a slightly more capacious 3380 mAh battery. However, in part software everything is not so rosy here - the crude Doogee Mix firmware, with numerous bugs, can cause quite a few headaches for the owner of the device, so before buying a device you should weigh the pros and cons.

UMIDIGI Crystal

UMIDIGI Crystal stands out from its analogues with its interface - it runs on an almost pure Android 7.0 shell, as a result of which using this smartphone is much more pleasant than other Chinese ones with trashy OS. The characteristics are also not bad - MT6750T, 64/4 GB of memory, IZGO screen from Sharp and dual camera. For a price of 100 dollars - not bad.

Bluboo S1

Bluboo S1 is positioned as a more expensive device, which is evident in the build quality and materials - the smartphone body is covered with glass not only on the front, but also on the back. The heart of the smart phone is the powerful Helio P25 processor, memory – 64/4 GB. Owners of Bluboo S1 attribute weak cameras and quiet sound from the main speaker, the pluses are a cool display and stylish appearance.

Maze Alpha

Maze Alpha is the best frameless Chinese smartphone that can be bought in the price segment of about 10 thousand rubles. This is a well-built device with a high-quality 6-inch screen and good performance.

It also outperforms its analogues due to its autonomy; the 4000 mAh battery lasts for an average of two days of using a smartphone. When purchasing, you should take into account the considerable weight of the smartphone, as much as 225 grams.

Chinese phablets

We consider the best smartphones with a large screen diagonal in 2017 to be:

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

The third generation of Mi Note from Xiaomi has evolved from an uncompromising flagship, which was Mi Note 2, into affordable smartphone With big screen(5.5’’ FHD) and average performance. The phablet is equipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB storage. The camera resolution is 12+12 MP and 16 MP (front camera), battery capacity is 3500 mAh. This a good choice in a situation where Mi Max 2 seems like a huge shovel to you, but you don’t want to overpay for the flagship bells and whistles of the Mi6.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Honor 8 Pro

Another smartphone from Huawei in our rating, which is hard to find fault with even if you wanted to. The characteristics are excellent for the price - 5.7'' 2K display, top-end Kirin 960 processor, 64/6 GB of memory with a slot for a flash drive, dual 12+12 MP camera, 4000 mAh battery with fast charging, NFC, IR sensor, USB -C. With a price of just over 30 thousand rubles, this is an excellent smart device that can become an alternative to any flagship.

Meizu M3 Max

M3 Max is not the latest model from Meizu, which has been successfully selling for a year now and will remain relevant for a long time. The smartphone is equipped with a 6-inch screen and a Helio P10 processor with 64/3 GB of memory. This is a gadget without special claims, which is simply a pleasure to use due to its excellent build and perfectly polished Flyme OS, which in terms of speed and smooth operation will give odds to the operating system of any Chinese smartphone.

Leagoo M8 Pro

Ultra-budget phablet with 5.7 inch display and modest characteristics(MT6737, 16/2 GB of memory, 13/8 MP cameras, 3500 mAh battery). When buying an M8 Pro in China, you can buy it for 5 thousand rubles, and you won’t find anything better for that money. The smartphone works quite quickly and stably, supports LTE, recognizes external devices in USB OTG mode, and has a fairly loud multimedia speaker. Thanks to the massive metal frame, the M8 Pro is extremely durable, it confidently survives falls from great heights, and in general is perfect for the role of a child’s first smartphone or a gadget for heavy-duty use.

LeEco Le Max 2

After the LeEco fiasco on the Russian market, you can only buy their smartphones on AlieExpress, and if this doesn’t scare you, then Le Max 2, in terms of price/performance ratio, will be an ideal choice. For less than 15 thousand, you can get a smartphone with a 5.7-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 64/6 GB of memory, 21 and 8 MP cameras, and a 3100 mAh battery. Le Max 2 pulls any toys on maximum settings graphics, takes good photographs, records 4K video, but does not have a 3.5mm jack and an NFC chip.

The most expensive Chinese smartphones

The top most expensive Chinese smartphones traditionally include products from the most famous brands from the Middle Kingdom. Their specifications truly impressive, which is why these popular phablets are able to compete with devices from famous world manufacturers. We present to our readers a rating of the most expensive smartphones from China.

Mi Mix 2

Mi Mix 2 is a continuation of the cult smartphone from Xiaomi, which became the reason for the appearance on the market of all the frameless crafts we are considering above. The second generation Mi Mix increased autonomy, received an adequate earpiece, and retained top-end technical characteristics. This is an excellent fashion smartphone that evokes the same “wow” effect that can be bought for 30-35 thousand rubles.

Meizu Pro 7

The flagship from Meizu does not sport the now fashionable frameless design, but takes a different approach - additional screen on the back panel, which displays notifications and other helpful information, including an image when using the main camera for selfies.

The smartphone is great in terms of photo capabilities, sound quality and software, but loses to other flagships in screen quality and lack of NFC. The latter is a serious setback for a top-end smartphone, but it’s worth considering that Meizu Pro 7 is cheaper than its analogues – 20-25 thousand rubles.

Axon M

Another unusual smartphone is a transformer from ZTE, which consists of two panels with 5.2-inch FHD screens, which when folded out forms a kind of tablet. The Axon M is equipped with a not-so-top-end Snapdragon 820 processor, but it does have a dedicated AKM4962 DAC, which makes the smartphone sound amazing in headphones. Only the battery raises serious questions; its capacity is a modest 3180 mAh, which is frankly not enough for the active use of a gadget with two screens. Price: $725.

Razer Phone

The parade of unusual Chinese continues with the Razer Phone - the first “gaming” smartphone on the market, which is aimed at an audience of gamers. The gadget is equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, 64/8 GB of memory, stereo speakers, a dedicated 24-bit DAC and an amplifier for each speaker. But the main feature of this smart device is the 5.7-inch display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides an extremely smooth picture when playing any content. The Razer Phone costs $700.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Let's move on from unusual models to real premium ones. Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the most expensive Chinese flagship of 2017. The smartphone, priced at 800 euros, is crammed with everything possible - more powerful hardware, a 6-inch 2K OLED display, dust and moisture protection, stereo speakers, cameras from Leica and, what the manufacturer himself highlights, a separate processor for implementing artificial intelligence, which gives Huawei's business phablet a lot of additional functions such as the ability to recognize objects in the frame, speed up the launch of applications and allows the smartphone to adapt to the habits of its owner

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Inexpensive Chinese smartphones

For those users who do not need the “wow effect”, as well as people who do not believe that “a good show off is more expensive than money”, budget models from many manufacturers are aimed. Despite their low cost, many of them are well equipped and functional. So, a rating of inexpensive, but productive and high-quality devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Chinese manufacturers know a lot about budget smartphones, and Xiaomi has succeeded in this niche almost better than all other brands. Redmi Note 5A is a balanced smartphone with best camera in the price segment up to $100. It does not shine with performance (Snapdragon 425 percent), but it does not have any obvious weaknesses that could spoil the experience of owning this device. Among the advantages are separate slots for 2 SIM cards and a flash drive, the presence of an infrared port, and the absence of throttling, which is typical of most cheap smart phones, under load. We recommend for purchase.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Meizu M6

Many will say that budget smartphones from Meizu have not changed for a couple of years, and they will be right in their own way. However, are these changes necessary if the company has found that golden mean in terms of quality and economy, making its smartphones always a pleasure to use? Meizu M6 is made in a metal case, has a good 5.2-inch display, a good camera and normal battery life. With an issue price of $100, this is a very good choice, which will be head and shoulders above any basement China.

ZTE Blade A6

Inexpensive smartphones from ZTE are widely represented in domestic cellular equipment stores, so you can most likely buy the Blade A6 at your place of residence. It will stand out from its neighbors in the showcase due to its good performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 435 processor and 32/3 GB of memory, good battery life (5000 mAh battery) and a high-quality metal case. But the smart phone itself is not without its drawbacks - almost all of its owners complain about the device heating up under load, and in terms of cameras it is noticeably inferior to the same Xiaomi and Meizu.

Huawei Honor 6C Pro

Huawei is also sold at most retailers, and when buying a smartphone offline, Honor 6C Pro can be a priority choice. The gadget has standard characteristics for its price - MT6750 processor, 32/3 GB of memory, 13 and 8 MP cameras, 3000 mAh battery, metal case with a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is made very well both in terms of build quality and software, and therefore no problems should arise during its use.

Huawei Honor 6C Pro

Leagoo M8

If you need something “cheap and cheerful”, take the Leagoo M8. On Aliexpress, a smartphone costs 4,000 rubles, and this is the best you can get for that price. The only thing that limits this device is the lack of support for LTE networks. But it handles 3G well, and you simply don’t expect to see such a decent screen and cameras, along with a somewhat rough but reliable build, and a loud multimedia speaker in a smartphone for $75.

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The whole half of 2016 has already passed, which means it’s time to take stock and name the best of this year. Galagram brings to your attention the top 10 best smartphones from China. In our rating, we looked at both flagships and mid-range smartphones with state employees and selected the most successful models. Go!

1 LeEco Le 2 Max

Main characteristics

  • display 5.7″ inches, 2K
  • RAM 4/6 GB
  • flash memory 64 GB
  • battery 3100 mAh
  • price $390

Le 2 Max is the most advanced flagship from the new line of smartphones from the Chinese company LeEco (). The phone is equipped with a large 5.7″ inch 2K display, as well as the flagship Snapdragon 820 processor from Qualcomm with clock frequency 2.15 GHz.

And in the AnTuTu benchmark, LeEco Le 2 Max scores a record 143,400 points, which is even more than Xiaomi Mi5. The main feature of this Chinese monster (and the entire Le 2 line) was the lack of a 3.5 mm audio output, but the manufacturer has released USB Type-C compatible headphones that can reproduce real FLAC audio format via a two-way connector.

2 Xiaomi Mi5

Main characteristics

  • display 5.15″ inches, Full HD
  • processor 4 cores, 64-bit Snapdragon 820
  • RAM 3/4/6 GB
  • flash memory 32/64/128 GB
  • battery 3000 mAh
  • OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + MIUI 9
  • price $300

Xiaomi Mi5 is undoubtedly one of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016, because with top-end hardware it is also one of the most affordable Chinese flagships with a price tag of $300. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 chip and 3/4/6 GB of RAM to choose from, with 128 GB of flash memory available in the top version and 32/64 in the base and mid-range Mi5 models.

This smartphone has perhaps the best camera on the market - a 16 MP Sony IMX 298 with 4-axis image stabilization (OIS). Pictures on Mi5 are clear, and videos are free from shaky hands thanks to optical stabilization.

3 Meizu M3 Note

Main characteristics

  • display 5.5″ inches, Full HD
  • Helio P10 processor from MediaTek
  • RAM 2/3 GB
  • flash memory 16/32 GB
  • battery 4100 mAh
  • OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + Flyme OS
  • price $123/$155

Meizu M3 Note is not a super flagship, but it made it into our guide to the best Chinese smartphones due to the excellent ratio of design, price and filling. The M3 Note was released in 2016 and has all the features of similar smartphones paired with a cool design.

The smartphone has a metal body, a fingerprint scanner, a 5.5″ inch IPS Full HD display and a 4100 mAh battery. The Chinese runs on a powerful Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. There are several body colors, and the user interface (UI) is based on operating system Android 5.1 Lollipop.

4 Bluboo Picasso

Main characteristics

  • display 5.0″ inches, HD
  • processor MT6580 from MTK
  • RAM 2 GB
  • flash memory 16 GB
  • battery 2500 mAh
  • OS version Android 5.1 + Launcher 3
  • price $60-70

A bright representative of budget employees, the Bluboo Picasso is equipped with a weak MediaTek MT6580 process, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory. What's so special about it? This is perhaps the best Chinese budget phone that works well and costs only 60-70 dollars.

5 ZUK Z2

Main characteristics

  • display 5.0″ inches, Full HD
  • Snapdragon 820 processor
  • RAM 4 GB
  • flash memory 64 GB
  • battery 3500 mAh
  • price $310

ZUK Z2 is the main competitor to the Mi5 smartphone; it runs on the same hardware platform (Snapdragon 820 + 4 GB RAM) and costs about $310 in China. Its dimensions are even more compact than the Mi5, and the display has a diagonal of 5″ inches and Full HD resolution, respectively, the dots per inch density of the ZUK Z2 is also higher.

If the ZUK Z1 was not the company's most successful smartphone, then the ZUK Z2 can honestly be called one of the best Chinese smartphones released in 2016. This advanced phone has a two-way USB Type-C output for charging and syncing, as well as a 3.5mm audio output, unlike the LeEco Le Max 2.

6 UMi Super

Main characteristics

  • display 5.5″ inches, Full HD, IPS, 2.5D, Sharp
  • Helio P10 processor from MediaTek, 2.0 GHz per core
  • RAM 4 GB
  • flash memory 32 GB
  • microSD yes, up to 256 GB
  • cameras: main Panasonic 13 MP, front 5 MP
  • battery 4000 mAh
  • OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • price about $210

UMi Super is the newest smartphone of all those listed, just recently. The device is equipped with a 5.5″ inch display with Full HD resolution from Shartp and is powered by a Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz. RAM in UMi Super is 4 GB, and flash memory is 32 GB.

The flagship uses only branded components, including cameras made by Samsung and Panasonic. The UMi Super battery capacity is 4000 mAh. With a $210 price tag that will likely drop soon after the hype, this is one of the best Chinese smartphones on the market. Moreover, in terms of the totality of its characteristics, UMi Super can compete even with A-brands.

7 Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Main characteristics

  • display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
  • Snapdragon 616 processor
  • RAM 3 GB
  • flash memory 32 GB
  • microSD yes, hybrid slot
  • battery 4100 mAh
  • OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + MIUI 7
  • price about $150

Redmi 3 Pro is the top version in the line of compact and budget smartphones from Xiaomi. Despite its budget focus, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is one of the most convenient and powerful Chinese phones. The smartphone runs on a Qualcomm processor and is equipped with 3 GB of RAM. The flash drive here is installed at 32 GB, there is also a hybrid slot for microSD memory cards or operator SIM.

All this power fits into a compact metal body; Redmi 3 Pro is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner for greater security of personal data. Redmi 3 Pro runs Xiaomi's own MIUI 7 OS, but the device will soon be updated to latest version. A smartphone costs about $150-160 in China.

8 Doogee X5 Max

Main characteristics

  • display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
  • processor MTK6580
  • RAM 1 GB
  • flash memory 8 GB
  • microSD yes
  • cameras: main 13 MP, front 5 MP
  • battery 4000 mAh
  • OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
  • price about $65

X5 Max from Doogee is a typical representative; with a fairly compact size, it is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, a scanner and a 5″ inch HD display.

The smartphone has frankly little RAM and flash memory, namely 1 GB and 8 GB of memory, but it runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow and costs Chinese stores only 65 dollars, almost 2.5 times less than Redmi 3 Pro.

9 Moto G4 Play

Main characteristics

  • display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
  • Snapdragon 410 processor
  • RAM 2 GB
  • flash memory 16 GB
  • cameras: main 8 MP, front 5 MP
  • battery 2800 mAh
  • OS version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
  • price about $100

Since Lenovo bought Motorola, the company's devices can now be considered Chinese and added to our ranking of the best smartphones. Moto G4 Play is a budget phone that is built on the Snapdragon 410 platform from Qualcomm. It has 2/16 GB of RAM and flash memory, respectively, and also costs about $100-120.

This phone has support for 2 SIM cards, as well as a 4G module. There is a 2800 mAh battery installed inside, and the most interesting thing is the OS version, Moto G4 Play runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

10 Meizu Pro 6

Main characteristics

  • display 5.2″ inches, SUPER AMOLED, Full HD
  • Helio X25 processor
  • RAM 4 GB LPDDR3
  • flash memory 32/64 GB
  • cameras: main 21.16 MP, front 5 MP
  • battery 2560 mAh
  • OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + Flyme 5.2
  • price about $385/430

Meizu Pro 6 is perhaps the most anticipated flagship of 2016; the smartphone has an excellent design and a fly in the ointment in the form of a 2560 mAh battery. Despite this, Meizu Pro 6 is one of the most successful choices among Chinese smartphones in 2016.

Its display has 3D Press technology, which means that the Meizu Pro 6 screen is pressure sensitive, and another coordinate has been added to control the smartphone. The Chinese flagship is powered by the Helio X25 processor, while this is an exclusive chip created specifically for Meizu Pro 6. The smartphone’s camera has an LED flash with 10 LEDs.

07/8/2018 at 18:34 · Johnny · 1 130

Top 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2018

Chinese smart phones have long declared their intention to displace such famous brands like Apple and Samsung. Over the past year, sales of Asian smartphones accounted for more than 50% of the total volume of this product category. This means that the Chinese have learned to make not only inexpensive, but also high-quality goods. Many large companies assemble their phones in Chinese factories, but residents of the Middle Kingdom have their own brands. Among them are both inexpensive budget devices and premium phones. Below we present a ranking of smartphones made in China for 2018.

10. Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Chinese Xiaomi smartphone has two cameras: a front one with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and a main one with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Thanks to the system auto focus and LED backlighting, during the day the pictures are clear and of high quality. At poor lighting The quality of the photographs can be described as average. The Chinese took care of the safety of data, so there is a round scanner on the back of the phone for checking fingerprints. Compared to the previous version, this smartphone has an 8-core processor. The RAM has 4 GB and the main memory has 64 GB of main memory. The only significant drawback is the small battery capacity - 3080 mAh, but it will last for a day.

9. ZTE Nubia Z17

A real flagship from a Chinese company. A powerful processor with 8 gigabytes of RAM and a fairly large memory from 64 to 128 GB make it one of the fastest smartphones of the new generation. Some of the features of the phone include a water-repellent body, a high-quality dual camera of 12 and 23 megapixels, support fast charging. The phone's charging level can reach 50% in just 25 minutes. The battery capacity is 3,200 mAh. The metal body is available in several color options. The fingerprint scanner quickly recognizes the owner of the phone. This smartphone combines high-quality hardware with high performance and perfect design.

8. Meizu M6s

Mid-price smartphone. The body, made of metal, looks elegant thanks to its laconic design. On the side panel there is a fingerprint recognition button. The 5'7" widescreen display offers high clarity. The phone is equipped with a smart button, which is located at the bottom of the screen and has a pressure sensor. With its help, you can take a “step back” and return to the phone’s desktop. As for the hardware, it is quite good: a 6-core processor is complemented by 3 GB of RAM. The phone is suitable for both work and entertainment. A fast 8 megapixel lens allows you to take high-quality photos and videos.

7. Honor 9

A fairly powerful device with a body made of tempered glass. The fingerprint scanner recognizes your fingerprint instantly. The impressive appearance has only one drawback: the phone can easily slip out of your hands. The case will be a great solution to this problem. Otherwise, Honor 9 has no equal. An eight-core processor with a frequency of 2400 MHz, up to 6 MB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal memory, all this ensures excellent performance of the device. The main camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels will delight you with clear pictures, and front-camera 8 MP will provide a nice picture for video calls.

6. OnePlus 5

The first thing that catches your eye when looking at this model is the large screen measuring 6’28 inches with high-quality resolution. It takes up 84% of the size of the front panel of the phone. Octa-core processor with internal memory up to 256 GB – the dream of any smartphone owner. In addition, there are two RAM options: 6 or 8 GB. It’s not for nothing that the company’s slogan on the factory box translates as: “the speed you need.” Great camera with good resolution, equipped with a dual 16+20 megapixel sensor, has image stabilization and autofocus functions. The 3300 mAh non-removable battery supports fast charging mode. The price category of this device is above average.

Xiaomi Mi6

Xiaomi released its flagship in April 2017, and users have already appreciated its merits. It is different from previous smartphones more compact size. The phone is comfortable to hold in your hand. The display characteristics are quite good. Screen diagonal 5'15 inches with high quality resolution. A definite plus is that even in bright sunlight, the image on the screen will be clear. The 8-core processor and large 6 GB of RAM cope perfectly with high loads and support not only large applications, but also games. Battery capacity 3350 mAh.

4.Huawei Nova 2i

The manufacturers of this smartphone set a world record by equipping the device with four cameras! The main one consists of two modules, 16 and 2 megapixels. The front camera is slightly smaller, 13 and 2 megapixels. The phone has a nice design and high-quality build. The eight-core processor is designed in such a way that 4 cores operate at an economical frequency of 1700 MHz, and the others in a faster mode - 2360 MHz. The minimum internal memory is 64 GB, but it can be increased up to 256 GB. RAM size – 4 GB. Such technical characteristics allow the device to cope perfectly with everyday work. However, with prolonged use, the smartphone body heats up. Battery capacity 3340 mAh.

3.OnePlus 3T

This is one of the best smartphones, both in appearance and performance. The advantage is that the body is made of aircraft-grade aluminum. It doesn't leave fingerprints. A thin smartphone with a diagonal of 5’5 inches is designed for 2 SIM cards and is available for purchase in two versions. Depending on your preferences and requirements, you can purchase a smartphone with 64 GB of memory, or you can take a model with 128 GB of memory. A powerful quad-core processor and 6 GB RAM make this model one of the fastest and most productive. The advantages include good optimization and stable operation of the device. The 16 MP camera provides natural color reproduction and high-quality detail. A fairly large battery capacity of 3400 mAh allows you to charge your smartphone once a day.

2. Lenovo Vibe K5

Durable metal housing Lenovo Vibe K5 is similar in many ways to Apple products, and on some points even wins. Take, for example, a removable battery, which can be replaced with a new one if necessary. The built-in memory is 16 GB; if this is not enough, you can install an additional 32 GB memory card. The system is powered by two quad-core processors. Owners of this phone model will be pleased with the surround sound reproduced thanks to Dolby Atmos technology. The rear camera has 13 megapixels and allows you to take clear photos. The battery capacity is 2750 mAh, which, of course, is not too much for a smartphone of this level.

1. Meizu Pro 7

In addition to the main display, with a diagonal of 5’2 inches, this model has an additional one, which is located on the back panel of the smartphone. It can display information about alerts and weather. There are also two 12 megapixel camera eyes located here, which provide clear photos with blurred background, with the onset of darkness, the quality of photographs deteriorates. An octa-core processor with up to 64 GB of internal memory and a 3000 mAh battery ensures long-lasting operation and high productivity throughout the day. The only disadvantages include the high cost of the device and the inability to install an additional memory card.

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Over the past few years, Chinese smartphones have become increasingly popular not only here. Let's take a look at the most popular smartphones in China.

But I wonder whether the Chinese love the same smartphones as the Ukrainians, or whether they still prefer other models.

And then we decided to find out about the TOP 5 most popular smartphones in China.

Huawei Mate 10

In fifth place among the most popular smartphones in China is the Huawei Mate 10. Honestly, the Chinese have taste, even if the price is not very budget-friendly. And it costs about 640 US dollars in China.

Huawei introduced this model back in November, and within just one month the smartphone has gained great popularity in this country. It has quite acceptable dimensions for holding in one hand. And despite the fact that these are the dimensions of a typical 5.5-inch phone, the screen of the Huawei Mate 10 has a diagonal of 5.9 inches with a 2K resolution.

The performance of the smartphone is also lacking. A modern and powerful self-produced HiSilicon Kirin 970 chip, Mali-G72 MP12 graphics, plus 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, turns this smartphone into a real powerful pocket machine for any task.

In fourth place is another representative of the Chinese company Huawei, only this time it is their sub-brand - Honor V9. In China, this smartphone costs about $350. Despite the fact that it was announced back in February 2017, it is still popular in China.

So, the hardware in this phone is a little older when compared to the Mate 10, namely HiSilicon Kirin 960, Mali-G71 MP8 graphics, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM, but this is still enough for anyone and everyone tasks. And every month this phone will fall in price, and the popularity of such a flagship will only grow.

In third place is a smartphone from Xiaomi - Mi Mix 2, priced at $540. It was presented back in September 2017. Its biggest feature is that this smartphone was designed by French designer Philippe Starck. Thin bezels on all sides and top. All sensors and the front camera are located at the bottom. This is exactly the best design solution according to the Frenchman. Although many are still indignant about the fact that the selfie camera is again located at the bottom, as it was in the first generation model, introduced a year ago.

The power here is at its best, as for a 2017 flagship: Snapdragon 835, Adreno 540, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. But the coolest feature, besides the thin frames around the screen, is the elongated 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 s FHD resolution+.

Vivo X20 Plus

The penultimate model that we will talk about today is the . Thus, the Vivo brand is generally little known among Ukrainians, but this cannot be said about the Chinese. This model was presented back in October. And its best feature is the large, almost 6.5 inch screen with FHD+ resolution and completely new and modern processor from Qualcomm, Snapdragon 660, which replaced the earlier flagship Snapdragon 820.

The phone in China costs about $450, which is perhaps a little expensive, but the Chinese consumer does not think so, and therefore this model was placed in second place in the ranking of the most popular smartphones in China for 2017.

And now we come to the golden winner - Oppo R11S. This is another brand that few people in Ukraine have heard of. However, after seeing this particular smartphone in person and holding it in your hand, you realize that right now you want it for your birthday.

This smartphone is thin and small in size. And also despite the fact that the screen in it is really large. Whatever you say, the 6-inch elongated display with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 and FHD+ resolution does its job with a bang!

Except good screen, there is also a good filling: Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The smartphone costs approximately $450.

Conclusion

So! From all this we can only conclude that those Chinese smartphones that are popular in our country are not very popular in China. After all, the Chinese themselves have their own whims under the guise “fifty shades of smartphones”.

And here's what exactly Chinese phones do you have a preference? Or perhaps you like something extravagant - American or Korean?