Updated: 16.02.2018 11:49:30
Chinese manufacturers of mobile electronics produce smartphones that can turn out to be both very successful and outright nonsense.
How to choose a Chinese smartphone: what to look for
Among the most important characteristics of Chinese smartphones, which you need to pay attention to when choosing, are:
Manufacturer - largely determines both the quality and durability of the smartphone, and the availability of spare parts for it;
Reviews on third-party expert sites and forums like IXBT or w3bsit3-dns.com;
Firmware. If possible and if you have special skills, it is advisable to download it and disassemble it yourself;
Specified specifications, especially at a suspiciously low price;
Actual specifications (processor, RAM, screen, camera, battery).
Supported standards are also essential. cellular communication, since in China 3G and 4G networks operate at frequencies different from those used in Russia.
The best manufacturing companies
Among Chinese smartphone manufacturers, there are a number of companies that offer enough quality equipment at a low price:
Manufacturers who have both high-quality and frankly disgusting smartphones include:
To manufacturers whose products it is worth bypassing the "tenth road" due to poor quality, can be attributed to:
Oukitel and dozens of similar "brands".
But even trusted manufacturers often tell lies about their smartphone specifications.
Chinese smartphone manufacturers often list specs that don't match reality. So, among the brightest examples of falsification are:
Smartphone Ulephone Be Touch 2 - the version of the Android operating system is overestimated (5.1 is indicated, in reality 5.0), the battery capacity is overestimated (3050 mAh is indicated, actually 2550 mAh);
Lenovo Smartphone K3 Note - the screen resolution is too high (1920x1080 pixels are indicated, actually 1920x720 pixels);
Tablet Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 - the supported standard of memory cards is overestimated (SDXC up to 64 GB is indicated, in fact SDHC up to 32 GB).
Thus, before buying, it is worth studying reviews from real reviewers. The iXBT and XDA portals, as well as the w3bsit3-dns.com forum (namely the forum, not the site) deserve trust.
The operating system in Chinese smartphones can be not only poorly optimized. It sometimes becomes a source of problems. So, among the possible disadvantages are:
Lack of Russian localization. Xiaomi smartphones are especially affected by this. The MIUI operating system installed on them exists in two implementations - China (with exclusively Chinese and English) and Global. It is clear that it is better to buy smartphones with Global firmware, otherwise you will have to "tinker" with reinstalling Android;
Absence Google services. A common occurrence for most Chinese smartphones. Even devices from Xiaomi, Huawei and Meizu often come without a pre-installed store. Google Apps Play Store, as well as a contact synchronization provider and other useful services. In some devices, they can be installed independently, in others - it will not work;
No over-the-air updates or updates that break devices;
sales track. When activated, the firmware sends SMS to a short number. Often it is located in China or India, which leads to unnecessary expenses;
Backdoors built into the firmware are virus tracking programs that collect information about the user and send it to the manufacturer's servers. Among the smartphones that have been caught spying on the user are products from Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo, Alps, ConCorde, DJC, Sesonn and Xido. So, backdoors were found even in Xiaomi Mi4;
Autodialers built into the firmware. Some smartphones periodically make calls to other countries on their own. This leads to an increase in the user's costs as for international calls.
Finding a phone without backdoors, dialers and other "nonsense" is difficult. This will help independent reviews on the above services.
Suspiciously low price
Replica smartphones are regularly found in Chinese online stores. And not only well-known (like samsung galaxy S-series), but also quite unpopular. Often, manufacturers even fake models such as the Lenovo Vibe X2.
Moreover, often fake manufacturers not only visually copy eminent smartphones, but also port the firmware. As a result, the device seems to be equipped with a sufficiently large amount of RAM and a powerful processor, but in practice it slows down and “lags” when launching any applications.
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to distinguish a fake smartphone from the original one. You can thoughtfully study each item of technical specifications - but it is possible that a cunning seller or manufacturer simply copied them from some site. Therefore, reviews become important again.
After the purchase, you can evaluate the compliance of the declared technical characteristics with the real ones using applications such as Antutu or AIDA64.
It is almost impossible to protect yourself from fake when buying a smartphone in a Chinese online store. But if some famous brand is sold for mere pennies - most likely, this is a replica, but not the original. A suspiciously low price should confuse the user, not arouse buying interest.
The main criteria for choosing a Chinese smartphone
When choosing a Chinese smartphone, you should pay attention to the various technical characteristics of the device.
CPU
It is worth making a reservation right away - it is better not to take smartphones on Allwinner, Spreadtrum, Broadcom and Rockchip processors, no matter how cheap they are. In addition to disgusting performance at the “only calls” level, they are also distinguished by a complete lack of updates.
MediaTek periodically releases updated drivers for their processors. But rarely. It's easier for this company to issue new processor than the drivers for the old one. Therefore, smartphones equipped with MediaTek chips practically do not receive operating system updates - or updates go in the same Android branch (this is often the case with models from Xiaomi - various major versions of MIUI are based on the same "bucket").
The best solution would be to buy a smartphone with a NiSilicon Kirin processor (exclusive to Huawei) or Qualcomm Snapdragon. A little less successful - on NVIDIA Tegra (consumes a lot of energy) or Intel Atom (consumes a lot of energy and does not work well).
The best processors for 2017 for budget phones:
MediaTek MT6735, MT6732, MT6732M, MT6752, all from the Helio series;
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, 600 and 800 series.
A good built-in modem with support for a wide range of frequencies (perhaps it will work even in the Russian Federation);
Fast and accurate GPS operation;
High performance, including for games;
Relatively low power consumption.
Unfortunately, processors that would simultaneously work quickly and consume a minimum of energy simply do not exist. Even an active decrease in the technical process does not lead to a “painless” reduction in electricity consumption.
RAM
The more RAM, the better. The minimum required amount is 1 GB. With less RAM, the smartphone will unload applications right in the process of using them.
With 1 GB of RAM, the smartphone can be used for simple operations, as well as work with a small number of applications. At the same time, for example, it can store about 2-3 web pages in the cache, but they will be unloaded after switching to another program.
With 1.5 GB of RAM, almost all applications will run smoothly enough. Only programs that have not been used for a long time are "unloaded". However, with active switching between applications, recent ones can also be unloaded.
2 GB is the optimal amount of RAM for everyday work. Better, of course, more. But modern versions of the Android operating system are able to optimize their work on smartphones with 2 GB of RAM.
Persistent memory
Minimum Volume permanent memory, with which you can "live" in 2017 is 8 GB. Such an internal drive will be enough to install almost all the necessary applications. But user data (photos, music, etc.) will have to be stored on a USB flash drive.
Therefore, when buying a smartphone with 8 GB of permanent memory, you should make sure that it has a microSD card slot.
The best option would be to purchase a smartphone with 16 GB of internal memory. Approximately 10 GB will be available from it for applications and user data, which will allow you to store not only applications, but also, for example, a couple of music albums.
The most practical solution is to buy a smartphone with 32 GB of internal memory or more. But such devices are expensive.
Screen
Screen performance is affected by the type of matrix and resolution.
Chinese smartphones use matrices of the following standards:
TN, TN+film are the most budget options. They have poor color reproduction, disgusting viewing angles (less than 60 degrees) and fade in the sun. Definitely not recommended for purchase;
IPS is the most common option. Color reproduction, depending on specific model, can be both good and optimal. But they have wide viewing angles (up to 180 degrees). Recommended for purchase.
Only AMOLED is better than IPS, but they are expensive, so they are almost never found in Chinese smartphones.
Screen resolution:
800 × 480 - very small, the picture is blurry, the pixels are visible to the naked eye;
960 × 540 - small, but tolerable, suitable only for completely undemanding users;
1280 × 720 - the optimal resolution, suitable even for 5-inch screens;
1920×1080 is high resolution. Provides good quality pictures, but causes the battery to drain quickly. However, if the smartphone is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of more than 5 inches, it is recommended.
But the screen size should be chosen based on your personal preferences.
Camera
Expecting good photography from Chinese smartphones is a little pointless. Manufacturers do not always have time to set up the camera with high quality, as a result of which even sensors with 13 MP and f / 2.0 can shoot “soapy”.
The solution to the problem is support for the Camera2 API, which is now implemented in almost all Chinese smartphones. This library opens up access to the camera for third-party applications that can customize photography the way the user wants.
But if you don’t want to play with camera settings and install third-party photography applications, you should pay attention to smartphones from the following brands:
Huawei (especially the Mate line);
Wileyfox and flagship Fly models;
The rest will not be able to provide the proper quality of shooting.
In addition, if you plan to use a smartphone for photography, you should pay attention to models with flagship processors. They will provide fairly fast focusing and high-speed image capture from the surface of the camera's sensor.
Battery
Everything is simple here. The higher the battery capacity, the longer the smartphone will “live” without recharging. The minimum required in 2017 is 2300 mAh. With such a battery, the smartphone will be able to work for 3-4 hours of active use (with the screen on).
Since manufacturers like to overestimate battery capacity, before buying a smartphone, you should study reviews on it on independent sites.
3G and 4G bands
Since the frequencies at which they operate mobile networks third and fourth generation, in Russian Federation differ from those used in China, you should make sure that the smartphone supports the bands used in our country at the hardware and software level.
The hardware level is the physical support for the corresponding bands. They are usually specified in the specifications for the device. So, in Russia the following frequency ranges are used:
3G - 1920-1980 MHz, 2110-2170 MHz. In very rare cases, the CDMA 450 range is used - 453-457.5 MHz, 463-467.5 MHz. In Moscow and the region, 880-915 MHz and 925-960 MHz can be used;
4G - 719-862 MHz, for Moscow and the region - 2570-2620 MHz.
In the specifications of the smartphone, these frequencies are referred to as WCDMA B1, B2, B5 (2100, 1900, 850 respectively) and LTE B5, B8, B7 (850, 900 and 2700 respectively).
Implementation of support for mobile Internet frequencies used in Russia at the software level is specified in the firmware version. If it is specialized for China (marked as China), then these frequencies will not work, even if their hardware implementation is declared. They work on international firmware (Global).
Some manufacturers allow you to switch from a local to an international version of the operating system. But this will require an independent flashing.
Summary: Chinese smartphone selection method
When choosing a smartphone from Chinese online store make sure the following:
If this is a smartphone of a famous brand and is suspiciously cheap, you should not take it, perhaps it is a fake;
Read reviews on forums and third-party sites. Reviews in the online store itself can be falsified;
Smartphone firmware must be international (Global) or at least support Russian;
Specifications must meet your needs or at least the minimum required at the present time;
The smartphone must support the 3G and 4G bands used in Russia.
It is also advisable to study the online store for the availability of spare parts for the smartphone. Most often, screens and batteries “suffer”.
For many years, the mobile phone market was dominated by the so-called A-brands like Samsung, Apple, LG, etc. Chinese smartphones, on the other hand, were deservedly considered too low-quality, low-powered and ugly. But by 2017, the situation has changed dramatically. Brands like Xiaomi have managed to raise the bar of quality to the level of the world's giants while keeping the cost low. Yes, there are still cheap semi-basement firms, but there are enough of those that could be safely recommended. It is the latter that will be discussed in the traditional rating. But first, let's remember the most famous and reliable manufacturers.
Top Chinese Smartphone Manufacturers
"Huawei"- one of the world's largest manufacturers mobile devices average and premium price segments. From 2007 to 2015, the company's revenue grew 5 times, and today more than 170 thousand people work for the benefit of the company. Huawei smartphones are famous for their rich hardware, excellent build quality and innovative solutions.
Lenovo- Chinese computer company registered back in 1984. In the 21st century, the company has been actively gaining popularity all over the world and today is one of the leaders in the production of tablets, smartphones and laptops. In 2014, the company bought Motorola Mobility, a well-known manufacturer of mobile devices and software for Android OS.
Xiaomi- the brand went to Russian market only in 2014, but has already managed to catch the fancy of many users of mobile devices. Thanks to ultra-affordable prices, the popularity of Xiaomi smartphones has skyrocketed. In just a few quarters of 2014, the company reached the third place in the world in terms of smartphone sales. In February 2016, the real hit of the season was released - the Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone.
Meizu- a relatively young company that released the first smartphone on Windows CE 6.0 in 2009. The device was almost an exact copy Apple iPhone and did not gain such wide popularity. A significant jump in the company's popularity occurred in February 2015, when the Chinese company Alibaba Group invested $590 million in Meizu. The lineup Meizu smartphone market has grown dramatically, and the brand has become one of the main suppliers of functional and at the same time very inexpensive smartphones.
One Plus is one of the youngest companies among Chinese smartphone brands. Founded in 2013 by Pete Lau, a former Oppo employee. An interesting fact is that the creation of the first innovative OnePlus smartphone took place literally in real time. The company arranged an active online feedback with users to talk about the company's new products as quickly as possible.
The best Chinese smartphones with a good camera
3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB
Four modules of the main camera. A high resolution- 64 MP
Country: China
Average price: 15790 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
This is an inexpensive smartphone that boasts almost flagship camera capabilities. The main camera has as many as 4 modules, the main of which is endowed with a resolution of 64 megapixels. The rest got 8, 2 and 2 megapixels. Apertures: F/1.89 and F/2.20. Video shooting is available in 4K, and there is smart AI in the hands of the photographer, manual mode and several automatic scripts that allow even a beginner to take a high-quality shot.
The front camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels. Its capabilities are enough to take very attractive selfies and a decent image in terms of quality during video calls. Other characteristics of Chinese smartphones are also good: from design to autonomy. High performance, powerful battery and budget price give the right to call this model from China one of the best.
2 Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64GB
The most favorable price
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Until recently, the Xiaomi logo on the case meant mediocre cameras in a smartphone. Now the Chinese brand has changed everything by developing cool software and purchasing high-quality optics to complete their creations. There is a dual camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, which are controlled by artificial intelligence. Photos please with detail, good color reproduction, noiselessness (relevant for frames with a sufficient level of light).
The reviews advise to put third party application for the Gcam camera, however, for this you will have to get developer rights and wander around the settings a bit. This utility allows you to extract the best quality photos from a Chinese phone. Anyway, this is the best budget smartphone from China with a good camera. The unusualness of Xiaomi Mi A2 is absolutely pure android on board, not covered by the MIUI shell or anything else.
1 Honor 10 4/128GB
The best ratio of price and quality
Country: China
Average price: 17480 rubles.
Rating (2019): 5.0
An insanely stylish smartphone, under the bright body of which the stuffing designed for young people is hidden. The 5.84-inch IPS screen with a chic resolution boasts a decent margin of brightness and the ability to adjust the color temperature. The processor is a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 970, which will cope with all popular toys and resource-intensive programs.
But the main feature of Honor 10 is not even in appearance, but in cameras. The main camera is divided into two modules, which have a total of 40 megapixels. Autofocus is fast and accurate, macro mode works correctly. The manufacturer regularly sends updates, including for cameras. In the reviews, users note that after installing updates, the already good photographic abilities increase - bokeh becomes more natural, focus draws hair in portraits more carefully, and frames in poor light conditions get rid of noise. This is the best smartphone with a juicy design and up-to-date hardware that works out every ruble of its price.
The best inexpensive Chinese smartphones: budget up to 10,000 rubles
3 Honor 8A
NFC module for contactless payments
Country: China
Average price: 8390 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Stylish and compact smartphone from China. Its main feature that distinguishes it from others budget models is the presence of the NFC module. In addition, the phone pleases with compact dimensions, which the Chinese manufacturer has achieved thanks to the elongated screen shape (19.5: 9), 6.09-inch diagonal and thin bezels around the display.
The reviews pay attention to the high-quality display - it has large viewing angles, high image clarity and sufficient HD + resolution for such a diagonal. The main disadvantage is the low performance. Responsible for it is a processor from Mediatek with eight cores and 2 GB of RAM. Built-in memory 32 GB, and if you skillfully use the features cloud storage, this amount is enough. This is one of the best smartphones with Chinese roots.
2DOOGEE X60L
Dual camera for cheap
Country: China
Average price: 5990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A smartphone with the seventh Android and a progressive look. The screen is created on the principle of infinity - the side frames are practically absent, and the screen is slightly curved. The design licked from Samsung's flagship is not the only advantage(?) of this model. The manufacturer put under beautiful body dual camera 13 + 8 MP, battery 3300 mAh, 4G module and GPS.
The main disadvantages that are the result of a wildly budget price: a processor with modest capabilities, only 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, no gyroscope and unstable Bluetooth. Also, the manufacturer did not worry about the quality of the software, so occasionally the smartphone “catches” glitches and does not like to be updated.
1 Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB
Long working time
Country: China
Average price: 9490 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Neat smartphone from the budget segment. The Chinese manufacturer installed a dual camera, a powerful 4000 mAh battery and 3 GB of RAM. In reviews, users claim that the battery lasts for three days with moderate use of the phone. The quality of performance pleases - the software works stably, the case is made of plastic, but durable, and the hardware is suitable even for gaming, albeit on low settings charts.
The Chinese device is also endowed with a fingerprint scanner, infrared port to control home appliances, mini-jack for headphones. This is a great option for kids who often lose/smash their gadgets; for the elderly, who do not have high requirements for hardware; for students who do not have the opportunity to buy an expensive phone. This is the case when "top for your money."
The best Chinese smartphones with a good battery
3 Realme 5 64GB
NFC module
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Large smartphone with Chinese roots. The brand is an offshoot of Oppo, which in turn is a relative of OnePlus. There is a large 5 Ah battery here, and the reviews say that the capacity is really like that - some checked it with the device. A 6.5-inch diagonal, coupled with a powerful battery, gave the smartphone a decent weight (almost 200 grams) and rather large dimensions.
The pleasant thing here is not only a chip for making payments, but also a four-module main camera, 3 GB of RAM, a productive Snapdragon processor 665 and 64 GB of internal memory. In the mode of listening to music, the device can withstand more than 30 hours. Talk time increases up to 50 hours. This is one of best phones from our top with a good battery.
2 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64 gb
largest display
Country: China
Average price: 9789 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.0
To say that Mi Max 2 is specific is to say nothing. It is more powerful than competitors. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM are installed inside, and therefore all applications and “heavy” games run without problems. You can’t fault the communication modules either: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared. Fast mobile internet is provided by 4G LTE-A. The cameras are also good: a 12 MP main module with f/2.2 takes very good pictures in good light, and a 5 MP front camera is enough for a selfie on Instagram.
That's just the display diagonal of this monster is 6.44 inches, and therefore it will suit a very small category of people. To provide energy to the screen, the engineers installed a 5300 mAh battery, which lasts for 2-3 days at a very high load - an excellent indicator.
Advantages:
- Best in class performance
- Modern communication modules
- Great battery life
Flaws:
- Not suitable for everyone due to screen size
1 Vivo Y11 3/32GB
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 8990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Chinese smartphone with good performance, big screen and powerful battery. Its capacity reaches 5000 mAh, and with HD + screen resolution and an energy-efficient processor, this battery lasts for three days stably - this is what the reviews say. Other users pay attention to current version operating system - Android 9.
The main drawback is the camera. The main one is represented by two modules of 13 and 2 megapixels, and the reviews say that it is poorly oriented in the dark, and in conditions of sufficient illumination it takes good shots, but no more. 3 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm processor are great for daily tasks and casual games. Powerful battery take a long time to charge - not here fast charging, so the Chinese phone will have to be left at the outlet for 2.5–3 hours. The model got into our top due to stable operation, budget price and a large battery.
The best Chinese smartphones in terms of price / quality ratio
3 Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 7407 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.0
We open the category with a representative of the budget line from Xiaomi. The company's products have always stood out for their excellent value for money, performance and quality. Redmi 4X is no exception. Yes, there are instances with a rattling camera and a slightly loose body, but apart from that there is nothing to complain about.
As CPU It uses an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which provides excellent interface and application performance and good gaming performance. The SoC company is 2 or 3 GB of RAM (respectively, in versions with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory). Modern communication modules are also used: Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE-A cat.4, there are all navigation systems, an infrared port for controlling equipment. Of course, Redmi 4X has a fingerprint scanner and a capacious 4100 mAh battery - traditional features of the Redmi line.
Advantages:
- good stuffing
- Low cost
- Several interesting branded features
Flaws:
- Some copies sin not very high-quality assembly
2 Meizu 15 Lite 4/32GB
Good screen. fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 8330 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8
Smartphone from China great screen with natural color reproduction, large viewing angles, a decent margin of brightness. The sensor is responsive and does not lag. The 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day or two, and due to the fast charging of Meizu Super mCharge, the process of replenishing the cherished interest does not take much time.
Performance is also pleasing - for this money, the Chinese brand offered an eight-core Snapdragon 626 and 4 GB of RAM, which is enough not only for everyday tasks, but also for entertainment or work. The camera is good - autofocus and f / 1.9 aperture allow you to create nice shots with background blur. "Front camera" is not far behind - it has 20 megapixels. Meizu 15 Lite deserves to enter the top of the best phones from China, especially since it has few drawbacks - weak vibration and poor protection of the display from scratches.
1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4/64GB
The most popular
Country: China
Average price: 12500 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A smartphone from China, which has earned high popularity due to its reliability, inexpensive price, good performance and stylish design solutions. The smartphone pleases with a dual camera of 48 and 5 megapixels, operational gigabytes in the amount of four pieces, a large 4000 mAh battery. There is no officially certified water protection here, but numerous reviews and the words of the Chinese manufacturer indicate that the device is not afraid of falling into a puddle.
Also in the reviews, they paid attention to the durable phone case: it did not crash after numerous falls on asphalt and floor tiles. In the reviews, users also mention the beautiful appearance- there are several colors to choose from, both for minimalists and for lovers of creative solutions. Performance is top for the amount that is asked for this model in stores.
The best rugged Chinese smartphones
3 Blackview BV9000
NFC. fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 13100 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A model with near-flagship “things” inside and a budget price for an armor-piercing device. According to Blackview tradition, there is protection against water and dust according to the IP68 standard and an NFC module for contactless payment. The manufacturer rolled its own shell on the seventh Android, preinstalling various applications. Among them there are really useful ones like a walkie-talkie, compass, level and so on.
The reviews complain about autonomy. The battery lasts for a day with fairly active use of the smartphone. But it charges quickly - in 40 minutes at the outlet, the charge is replenished up to 70%. Users write that they use the gadget as the main and the only phone- and satisfied. A couple more shortcomings - the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, weight 240 grams, decent dimensions and "unfinished" firmware - Chinese roots make themselves felt.
2 AGM A9 4/64GB
Best Processor
Country: China
Average price: 18700 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7
Chinese rugged smartphone that differs from its competitors more high-quality processor. Traditional shock absorbers from China are powered by Mediatek, and this manufacturer has spared no expense on processors from Qulacomm. Thanks to the use of "Dragons", there is not only higher productivity, but also more stable work operating system and almost complete absence bugs and axis glitches.
The rest of the parameters are also normal. The 6-inch screen is protected by Gorilla Glass. RAM 4 GB. There is a module for paying with a smartphone. The battery is powerful - its capacity is 5400 mAh. And besides all this, there are already 4 speakers from JBL. We tested the sound - it will not please the ear of a music lover (the middle sags and sands), but it is loud. Very loud. it the best solution for those who need a secure smartphone and want something of high quality and without software glitches.
1 Blackview BV5800
The cheapest with fresh Android and IP68 water resistance
Country: China
Average price: 8499 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Smartphone from China with brutal design, Android 8.1 inside and shockproof properties. The case is made of plastic, rubber and metal inserts. The frames around the 5.5-inch display are narrow, but there is no need to talk about the compactness of the case - you have to pay for the impact resistance with a slightly increased dimensions of the phone. Because of this, use non-standard charger impossible without an adapter, as the connector is recessed into the case, and the plugs in standard cables do not reach it.
There is a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The first one works well, it only turns the brightness to the limit and does not like bad lighting, and the second one is fast and correct. But the main advantage of a Chinese smartphone from the third echelon is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard, which means that you can swim with a smartphone in a pool at a depth of up to three meters.
Currently, Chinese brands are gaining more and more popularity, accounting for more than half of smartphone sales in the world. They surpass all their competitors with an excellent price-quality ratio, which does not allow other manufacturers to live in peace, taking away a larger and better part of the market from them. This article will present a ranking of the top 10 high quality Chinese smartphones for 2019 - 2020 in different price segments. Each of them can be called the best of its kind.
Rating of the 10 best Chinese smartphones
Today it counts great amount Chinese corporations that manufacture phones, but not all of them are really high quality. It is probably strange for some to hear “high quality Chinese phones”. Strange, but possible. Below are the top 10 such smartphones.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
In this smartphone, the developers have kept the same design, but have updated a number of key areas. It has very thin bezels on three sides of the screen and a strip at the bottom where the front camera is located. At the back, on the ceramic cover, the two eyes of the main camera with optical zoom are comfortably located. There is no doubt about its quality. Since the developers have officially announced that in 2019 - 2020 cameras will be the main site for creating mobile devices. The new device has the most modern details: the Snapdragon845 processor (in terms of power it will be on par with the best smartphones eg Galaxy S9+) Versions this device two are presented: 8/256 and 6/64 Gb / RAM / ROM memory. To date, Mi Mix 2S is the most powerful and beautiful smartphone in the history of Xiaomi.
The cost is 12,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- high-quality design and assembly;
- powerful processor;
- long battery;
- support for all networks;
- large amount of internal memory;
- waterproof case.
Flaws:
- lack of Quad-HD support;
- location of the front camera;
- no dual rear camera;
- no headphone jack;
Very powerful and fast, even heavy applications opens in a second. Everything looks very stylish, high quality and expensive. Sufficiently easily soiled body, you definitely need a cover.
Watch the video review of the smartphone below.
Over the past few years, Chinese smartphones are becoming more and more popular not only here. Let's break down the most popular smartphones in China.
But it is interesting whether the Chinese love the same smartphones as the Ukrainians, or 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 Huawei Mate 10. To be honest, the Chinese have taste, even if the price is not very budget. 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 in order to hold in one hand. And despite the fact that these are the dimensions of a typical 5.5-inch phone, the screen on the Huawei Mate 10 has a diagonal of 5.9 inches with a resolution of 2K.
Smartphone performance is also lacking. A modern and powerful HiSilicon Kirin 970 chip of its own production, Mali-G72 MP12 graphics, plus 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory, 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 still holds popularity in China.
So, the hardware in this phone is a little older when compared to 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 for any 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 at a price of $ 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. Below are all the sensors. front-camera. This is precisely the best design solution according to the Frenchman. Although many still resent the fact that the selfie camera is again at the bottom, as it was in the first generation model, introduced a year ago.
The power here is on top, as for the flagship of 2017: Snapdragon 835, Adreno 540, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. But the coolest feature, in addition to thin frames around the screen, is an elongated 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 with FHD + resolution.
Vivo X20 Plus
The penultimate model that we'll talk about today is. So, 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 him best feature is a large, almost 6.5 inch screen with FHD+ resolution and is completely new and modern processor from Qualcomm, Snapdragon 660, which replaced the earlier flagship Snapdragon 820.
The phone costs about $450 in China, which is a bit pricey, 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 in 2017.
And here we come to the gold winner - Oppo R11S. This is another brand that few people have heard of in Ukraine. However, when you see this particular smartphone live and take it in your hand, you understand 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 big. Like it or not, the 6-inch elongated display with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 and FHD + resolution does its job with a bang!
In addition to a good screen, there is also good stuffing: Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. The smartphone costs about $450.
Conclusion
So! From all this, we can only conclude that those Chinese smartphones that are popular with us are not very popular in China. After all, the Chinese themselves have their whims under the guise of “fifty shades of smartphones”.
But what kind of Chinese phones do you prefer? Or maybe you like something extravagant - American or Korean?
Find good smartphone with worthy characteristics within $100 is possible only among Chinese models. We offer you a selection, compiled taking into account current trends and user preferences in 2018. All devices are characterized by relatively good performance, which will make it possible to comfortably surf the Internet and use all the features of the Android system.
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Ulefone Mix 2
The key advantages of the smartphone are a high-quality frameless screen with a diagonal of 5.7 inches with HD + resolution, a dual camera IMX135 at 13 MP + 5 MP and good performance. The device operates under Android control 7.0. Mix 2 is equipped with a 4-core chip, RAM 2 GB, 16 GB storage and 3300 mAh battery. Inexpensive smartphone with actual stuffing and excellent build quality. Calling Ulefone a third-tier manufacturer is getting harder every year.
Price: $99.99
Cubot R11
This novelty appeared on sale in the spring. R11 received a high-quality 5.5-inch HD + screen and a nice design. Of note is 90% NTSC color coverage, 450 nits brightness and 1300:1 contrast ratio on an IPS panel. Per fast work The smartphone is powered by a 4-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of shared memory. Battery - 2700 mAh. Cameras: main dual 8 MP + 2 MP and front 5 MP. OS installed. We especially focus on the latter: budget gadgets with the latest version of Android are not yet common.
Price: $94.99
Doogee X60L
The smartphone has balanced characteristics that allow you to comfortably play, surf the Internet and watch videos. Operates X60L running Android 7.0. The device has a 5.5-inch display with HD + resolution and IPS-matrix, a 4-core chip, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of shared memory, and a 3300 mAh battery. It should also be noted the main dual camera 13 MP + 5 MP and front 8 MP. The company has once again proved that it can make very worthy devices with a modest price tag.
Price: $99.99
Oukitel K5
A very good smartphone with a wonderful screen on an IPS-matrix with a diagonal of 5.7 inches HD + and a large 4000 mAh battery. The K5 has a nice design with a dual camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Responsible for the performance of a quad-core chip, 2 GB of "RAM", a drive with a capacity of 16 GB. The operating system of the device is Android 7.0. For the money, K5 is a very worthy option.
Price: $99.99
Keecoo P11
The performance of P11 on AnTuTu reaches 40,000 points - this is an excellent result for a "budget". The performance of the device is provided by a 4-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of total. The screen of the device has a diagonal of 5.7 inches, a matrix and HD + resolution. The battery capacity is 3080 mAh, Android 7.0 is installed out of the box. Also, the gadget is provided with 8 megapixel and 5 megapixel cameras, a fingerprint scanner and all modern interfaces.
Price: $89.99
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Bluboo S8 Lite
A simplified version of the previous successful S8 model, which was equipped with a 5.7-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1080 x 540 pixels, a quad-core chip, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB storage. There are Sony 5 MP + 3 MP and 5 MP cameras, as well as a good capacity 3450 mAh battery. Out of the box, the smartphone comes with an operating Android system 7.0. By the way, the S8 Lite is very similar in design to the super popular Galaxy S8.
Price: $99.99
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M-Horse Pure 1
M-Horse Pure 1 was left with us "for dessert". For its price, this device has an extremely impressive design. The young manufacturer attracts attention by releasing smartphones with low prices and pretty good features. Pure 1 is equipped with a 5.7-inch HD+ IPS screen, 4-core chip, 3GB RAM, shared memory 32 GB and a battery capacity of 4350 mAh. At the same time, let's not forget about the main camera 8 MP + 2 MP and the front camera 5 MP + 2 MP. The device runs on Android 7.0.
Price: $103.99
Conclusion
The rating contains only current smartphones of 2018 with a new type of screen - with. The performance is almost the same for all, but there are a couple of particularly interesting models from HOMTOM and M-Horse, which received more memory.
Other models can boast of their advantages - like branded Sony cameras or relatively large battery capacity. Each of the smartphones presented in the top is different in that it gives the user much more options than you might imagine looking at the price tag.