What kind of phone do the Chinese buy? Cheap Chinese phones (Chinese copies of phones). Brief characteristics of the smartphone

Chinese smartphone manufacturers managed to accomplish a miracle - breaking the stereotype “Chinese means cheap and low-quality.” That is, cheap remains, but the quality of products from Meizu, Xiaomi and many other brands is comparable to the quality of smartphones from European and South Korean companies.

After studying the reviews and ratings that Yandex.Market users gave to various phones, and comparing the characteristics of the most popular models, we compiled a rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 in terms of price and quality ratio.

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10. Honor 9

The average price is 21,390 rubles.

The top Chinese smartphones of 2018 open with a stylish and beautiful device with a sapphire blue, iridescent “body”. Its 5.15-inch screen will surely appeal to those who are tired of the abundance of “shovel-shaped” smartphones.

Very fast fingerprint sensor, high-performance HiSilicon Kirin 960 chip, large quantity random access memory(from 4 to 6 GB, depending on the version), as well as from 64 to 128 GB of internal memory make Honor 9 the preferred choice in the price range from 20 to 25 thousand rubles.

Double rear camera equipped with a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and an additional 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. The latter is needed mainly to add depth and nuance to the photo.

Pros:

• Attractive price.
• Unusual appearance.
• Good camera compared to devices in the same price range.
• There is NFC.
• Very loud speaker.

Minuses:

• The battery only lasts for a day of use.
• The camera does not have optical stabilization.
• The case is very slippery, you can't do without a cover.

Average cost - 25,490 rubles

The first, but not the last representative of OnePlus among the best Chinese phones. Compared to its popular predecessor, the OnePlus 3, the "T" model has a darker gray body color and more storage space - a maximum of 128 GB. The manufacturer did not skimp on RAM - 6 GB.

In addition, the 3T boasts more fast processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, large 3400 mAh battery and better front camera. The rear 16-megapixel camera also does not cause any complaints from users.

The 3T's battery still uses OnePlus' proprietary charging technology, which charges the battery quickly without overheating. A full charge takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

Pros:

• Fast processor.
• Minimum of unnecessary software.
• Convenient location of the fingerprint scanner.

Minuses:

• No memory card slot.

• Slippery and thin body.
• The camera has few settings.

8. Meizu Pro 7

The average price is 18,950 rubles.

On mobile market few devices with a second screen. It is designed to provide more space on the main screen for the applications you need.

The Pro 7's second display will broadcast the time and weather forecast and show incoming alerts. The main display measures 5.2 inches, making the smartphone easily fit even in a small pocket. However, you will definitely need a clear and durable case.

The rear camera is dual - 12/12 MP - and takes very high-quality, detailed pictures in any lighting.

Chipset MediaTek Helio P25 installed in Meizu Pro 7, refers to mid-range processors and is optimized to run on mobile devices ah with a dual camera - for processing images from color and black-and-white sensors.

The 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day under high load.

Depending on the version of the smartphone, it has either 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM.

Pros:

• Very low price with good characteristics.
• Unusual design.
• Convenient second screen.
• Excellent screen with vibrant colors.

• Instant fingerprint sensor.

Minuses:

• No memory card slot.
• Slippery body.
• No NFC.

7. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Costs, on average, 28,950 rubles.

The luxurious 5.99-inch smartphone has a dazzlingly bright edge-to-edge screen. Its cool ceramic lid catches all the fingerprints, but it's also scratch-resistant and fits comfortably in your hand.

Mi Mix 2 does not have a dual camera, which is found on almost all new flagship Chinese smartphones in 2018. It has a single 12-megapixel rear camera that takes very good, clear and bright pictures in full light and mediocre ones at night. One of the main disadvantages of the placement of the front-facing 5-megapixel camera: to take a selfie, you have to turn the phone upside down.

Mi Mix 2 runs on the latest processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, thanks to which even “heavy” games run without lag. There is 6 GB of memory for programs, and for user files- from 64 to 256 GB.

The smartphone has a 3400 mAh non-removable battery, and the operating time under full load reaches 15 hours.

Pros:

• Frameless design.
• High performance.
• Affordable price.

• Comes with an excellent case.

Minuses:

• Poor placement of the front camera.
• The main camera is not as good as other flagships.
• There is no 3.5 connector, although there is an adapter.

• No memory card slot.

6. OnePlus 5T

The average price is 29,580 rubles.

If you already owned a OnePlus 5, the “T” version will look very familiar at first glance. The appearance of the smartphone has not changed much compared to its predecessor. The chic aluminum back cover, painted in three layers, has a pleasant finish and is relatively resistant to fingerprints.

The display of the new product shows the greatest difference from the previous model. The screen diagonal has grown from 5.5 to 6 inches, and the aspect ratio has been changed to a more fashionable 18:9.

OnePlus 5T is equipped with new feature facial recognition to unlock your phone. Not all the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 can boast of this feature. And it works this function almost lightning fast, even in the dark. You can also unlock OnePlus 5T using a traditional fingerprint sensor.

The OnePlus 5T has a Snapdragon 835 as a processor, and RAM is as much as 8 GB (in the 128 GB version) or 6 GB (in the 64 GB version).

The rear camera is dual - 16/20 MP, provides excellent images even in poor lighting conditions. It has a Pro mode with the ability manual settings. And the front-facing 16MP sensor from Sony (IMX371) with an f/2.0 aperture takes great selfies, although, according to experts, it tends to overexpose in bright light.

The 3300 mAh battery is designed for one and a half days of intensive work.

Pros:

• Incredibly fast.
• Very attractive display.
• Good cameras.
• Long time battery life.

Minuses:

• No stereo speakers.
• No moisture protection.
• There is no slot for memory cards.

5. Meizu M6 Note

The average cost is 14,040 rubles.

The M6 ​​Note is a budget 5.5-inch phone that doesn’t try to impress with either its appearance or the latest features. Instead, it offers a “golden mean” both in functionality and cost.

Despite the average components - Snapdragon 625, 16/32/64 GB of memory and 3 or 4 GB of RAM, the speed of the M6 ​​Note in solving everyday tasks is comparable to many. In addition, this device with a 4000 mAh battery has excellent battery life - up to 14.5 hours of continuous video viewing.

The main one deserves special praise dual camera M6 Note with a resolution of 12/5 MP, or rather its portrait mode with bokeh effect. It goes beyond what you would expect for the price. Perhaps this is because the Note tends to create smooth transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas.

Pros:

• Very fast fingerprint scanner.

• Loud, juicy and clear sound from the speaker.
• Very fast charging.
• There is a slot for memory expansion.
• There is a headphone jack.

Minuses:

• The camera does not have an auto HDR mode.
• All buttons are placed on one side, which is why there are often false presses.
• The body is very slippery.
• No NFC.

Can be purchased for an average of 22,290 rubles.

There are a lot of Xiaomi models in the 2018 ranking of Chinese smartphones in terms of price and quality. And this is not surprising, because the brand is known for its inexpensive and very competitive products.

What can the 5.15-inch Xiaomi Mi6 boast of? An elegant case made of glass and stainless steel, as well as a very impressive blue and gold version (with 128 GB of memory). The presence of NFC, a fast Snapdragon 835 chip from Qualcomm, six gigabytes of RAM memory, and 64 or 128 GB of storage for user data. The 3350 mAh battery provides two days of operation under average load.

One of key features Mi 6 is its dual 12 megapixel camera. Although this is not the first Xiaomi smartphone equipped with a dual camera, the Mi6 version has a portrait mode for the first time.

It works the same way as on the iPhone 7 Plus: you stand in front of the lens and let the phone apply the effect you want. This is much simpler than previous Xioami models like the Redmi Pro, which allowed you to adjust the depth of field after shooting.

Pros:

• Thanks to its powerful hardware, this flagship phone competes on equal terms with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8.
• Very fast fingerprint scanner.
• Very loud stereo speakers.
• Excellent dual camera.

Minuses:

• The mirror body looks great, but is very slippery.
• No memory card slot.
• No wireless charging.

Sold for an average of 17,312 rubles.

At just 6.9 mm thin and weighing 143 grams, this small 5-inch smartphone is one of the most compact mobile devices on the market. At this size, the device's screen offers very bright images in everyday use. Its color rendering is pleasant and natural.

Among the features of Huawei Nova 2 is the presence of a very fast fingerprint sensor, around which there is a barely perceptible ring. This makes it easier for your finger to feel the scanner.

The HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor has four fast and four slow Cortex A53 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.36 GHz. Given the presence of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, this is more than enough for most games and applications.

The bottom of the Nova 2 is equipped with a high-quality mono speaker.

Nova 2 has a dual rear camera (12/8 MP). Both sensors are color, but this model does not have a monochrome sensor, as in the P and Mate series. However, the Nova 2 takes very good photos, which can be enhanced by bokeh effects. U portrait shots has its own special mode, and the photos have vibrant colors and fine details.

The special pride of the smartphone is front-camera with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a background blur effect by default.

Pros:

• Excellent design and small dimensions.
• It fits very comfortably in the hand.

• Very fast fingerprint sensor.
• Intuitive and convenient EMUI 5.1 shell.

Minuses:

• The battery is only 2950 mAh.
• No NFC.

• In the latest games, the phone heats up, which can cause freezes.

It is offered, on average, for 13,300 rubles.

Perhaps the best Chinese smartphone of 2018 for those who choose a gadget with a large screen.

Mi Max 2 with a 6.44-inch display is a unique device that combines the capabilities of a smartphone and the size of a portable tablet. The 5300 mAh battery provides incredible battery life - up to 3-4 days.

The Mi Max 2 phablet is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (a very popular chipset for smartphones in this price segment), 4 GB of RAM and from 32 to 256 GB of internal memory. Thanks to this, the smartphone feels great even with a large number of open applications and does not slow down in games with “heavy” graphics.

Mi Max 2 also supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and parallel charging. It only takes 2 hours to fully charge.

The weak point of the gadget is its 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture. It allows you to take pictures with good color rendition and contrast in daylight. But with insufficient lighting, the pictures come out mediocre.

Pros:

• Impressive design and build quality.

• Incredible battery life.
• Decent performance.
• It is possible to expand the storage for files.
• The stereo speakers are very loud.

Minuses:

• Average camera performance.
• No NFC.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 4X

The average cost is 9,990 rubles.

If you are thinking about which Chinese smartphone to choose in 2018, we recommend that you first pay attention to the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. It got first place in our top 10 not only because of its low price.

By appearance Redmi 4X does not resemble a budget device. Its body is made of metal, has rounded corners and fits nicely in the hand. At the same time, the smartphone weighs only 150 grams and its thickness is 8.7 mm, which is comparable to 8 mm for the Samsung S8 and 7.7 mm for the iPhone X.

The smartphone has a 5-inch IPS screen, which occupies 70% of the phone's surface.

Redmi 4X is equipped with 16, 32 or 64 GB of storage for user files, 3 GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz and GPU Adreno 505. The chip was released along with the ex-flagship Snapdragon 625 in 2016. If you compare these two processors, the 435 is slightly better than the 625 in terms of price and power efficiency.

One of the clear advantages of the phone is the presence of a 4100 mAh battery. What other smartphone for 10 thousand rubles will you find such capacity in?

The device also features Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and can be fully charged in less than 3 hours.

When you think of a budget smartphone, you probably imagine, among other things, an inferior camera, “just to have it.” But this is not about 4X. The smartphone has a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (phase detection autofocus) and LED flash. Of course, before the recognized leaders of the camera phone market, such as Google Pixel 2 is a long way off for Xiaomi's brainchild, but the pictures come out quite decent.

Pros:

• There is a slot for a memory card.
• Powerful battery.
• Energy efficient processor.

• Excellent build quality.

Minuses:

• The screen resolution is not Full HD, but simply HD.
• The sound, as one user put it, is “a C plus.”
• If you need to take a close-up photo, autofocus is slow.

• The navigation keys are not backlit.
• No NFC.

But even taking into account all the above shortcomings, Xiaomi Redmi 4X is the best Chinese phone in terms of price and features.

The big four leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers, based on sales in China in the third quarter of 2019, are as follows: Huawei (40% of the market, including Honor), Vivo (19%), Oppo (18%), Xiaomi (8%). Meizu, in fifth place, lags behind by an order of magnitude with a share of 1%. In India (the second largest smartphone market in the world), Chinese manufacturers Realme and OnePlus, which are subsidiary brands of BBK (as are Oppo and Vivo), are popular. If you look at the global smartphone market as a whole, there are only three non-Chinese brands in the top ten leading manufacturers: the Korean Samsung and LG, and the American Apple. In Russia, the most popular Chinese smartphone brands are Honor and Xiaomi.

This rating presents the best Chinese smartphones as of December 2019 in terms of price-quality ratio, technical characteristics, reviews and popularity. Preference is given to flagships and models in the mid-price segment; the review also includes some budget phones.

15th place.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 4/64GB - the best Chinese smartphone under 10 thousand rubles

The average price in Russia is 9,900 rubles. You can buy Redmi 8 on AliExpress for 7.4 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free).

The model, which went on sale in Russia in November 2019, received 62% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 93% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless screen (with a drop-shaped cutout) 6.22 inches with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Performance test result AnTuTu Benchmark- 95.6 thousand points. Slot for memory card up to 512 GB, support for two SIM cards. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 processor. Fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. No NFC. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks battery life test is 17 hours 18 minutes, this is the best indicator among Xiaomi smartphones; the former leader Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a figure of 16 hours 9 minutes.

Dual main camera: 12 MP (f/1.8) + 2 MP, front camera 8 MP (f/2.0).

Redmi 8 is in the top five.

Oppo A5 (2020) 3/64GB is Oppo's best selling smartphone

The start date of sales in Russia is October 11, 2019. As of today, the model has scored 60% of fives in reviews on Yandex Market and 84% of recommendations for purchase. This is the most popular Oppo smartphone in Russia in 2020 (Yandex Market data).

Specifications: ColorOS 6.0.1 OS Android based 9, 6.5 inch waterdrop notch screen, screen resolution 1600x720. 64 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (separate). 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 121 thousand points. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. There is NFC.

Fingerprint scanner on the back panel.

A5 (2020) has a four-module camera: a 12-megapixel main camera (f/1.8), an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.25), a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor (f/2.4), a 2-megapixel portrait camera (f /2.4). Front camera 8 MP (f/2.0).

13th place.

Realme 5 64GB - the best Chinese smartphone under 12 thousand rubles

The average price in Russia is 11,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is October 24, 2019. The model received 84% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 6.5-inch IPS screen with a drop-shaped cutout with a resolution of 1600x720, ColorOS 6.0 OS based on Android 9.0, 64 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards, slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. AnTuTu performance test result - 142.8 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner on the back panel. There is NFC. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. Battery life in talk mode up to 47 hours, listening to music up to 31 hours, watching YouTube up to 19 hours, standby time up to 718 hours (30 days). The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 16 hours 50 minutes. This is the most powerful battery in the Realmi smartphone catalog.

Four cameras: main module 12 MP (f/1.8), ultra-wide-angle module (119 degrees) 8 MP (f/2.25), portrait module 2 MP and macro module 2 MP. Front camera 13 MP (f/2.0).

12th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T 4/64GB is Xiaomi's best-selling smartphone

The average price in Russia is 12,400 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 8T on AliExpress for 10.1 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free).

The smartphone went on sale in Russia in November 2019 and today has received 50% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 86% of recommendations for purchase. This model is the most popular in Russia in the Xiaomi smartphone catalog (Yandex Market data).

Technical characteristics: LTPS screen (with a drop-shaped cutout) 6.3 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system. Fingerprint scanner on the back panel. Support for two SIM cards. Slot for memory card up to 256 GB. Battery capacity - 4000 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 12 hours 27 minutes.

There is NFC. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. The AnTuTu performance test result is 170.5 thousand points.

Four cameras: module with 48 megapixel Samsung sensor ISOCELL GM1, phase detection autofocus and f/1.79 aperture; a unit with an 8-megapixel sensor and wide-angle optics (120 degrees); module with a 2-megapixel sensor for macro photography; 2 megapixel sensor for obtaining information about the depth of the scene. Front camera 13 MP (f/2.0).

When purchasing this model, you should pay attention that despite many advantages, it has one disadvantage - the absence of an LED that reports calls and social network notifications, that is, you can only find out about them by turning on the screen.

11th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/64GB - the best Chinese smartphone under 15 thousand rubles

Average price in Russia - 15,000 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 8 Pro on AliExpress for 12.6 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free).

The new flagship of the Redmi family, whose official sales in Russia started on October 17, 2019, received 66% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless IPS screen (with a drop-shaped cutout) 6.53 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 10.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, slot for a memory card up to 256 GB, support for two SIM cards. 8-core gaming processor with liquid cooling system MediaTek Helio G90T. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 283 thousand points. There is a fingerprint scanner (on the back panel). Battery capacity - 4500 mAh. Battery life in gaming mode is 10 hours. There is NFC (for the first time in the Redmi Note family). Body made of super durable Gorilla Glass 5.

As for the cameras, there are not two or even three, but four. The first sensor has an incredible resolution of 64 megapixels with f/1.9 aperture. The second sensor is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a 120° viewing angle and distortion correction, 8 megapixel resolution, f/2.2 aperture. There is also a macro lens for shooting at a distance of up to 2 cm (its resolution is 2 megapixels) and a depth sensor (2 cm). DxOMark gave the Redmi Note 8 Pro camera 87 points for photography (for comparison: the seventh iPhone has 85 points) and 84 points for video. Front camera 20 megapixels with f/2.0 aperture.

10th place.

Vivo V17

The average price in Russia is 20,000 rubles.

The latest Vivo model, which went on sale in Russia on December 7, 2019, received 84% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: Super AMOLED screen with a 6.38-inch teardrop notch with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Funtouch OS 9.2 operating system (based on Android 9.0), 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, there is a separate slot for a memory card up to 256 GB, 2 SIM cards 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor. Performance test result Antutu - 215.5 thousand points. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Battery capacity - 4500 mAh. The battery life in talk mode is 34 hours, in music listening mode - 90 hours, in standby mode - 672 hours (28 days). There is NFC.

Four cameras: the first 48 MP sensor with f/1.8 aperture, the second 8 MP ultra-wide-angle (120 degrees) sensor (f/2.2), the third 2 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture for macro photography, the fourth 2 MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture for to calculate depth of field. Front camera 32 megapixels with f/2.0 aperture.

9th place.

Realme XT 8/128GB is Realmi's best-selling smartphone

The average price in Russia is 17,000 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is October 15, 2019. The model received 69% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 95% of recommendations for purchase. This is the most popular Realmi smartphone in Russia in January-February 2020 (Yandex Market data).

Technical characteristics: 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a teardrop notch with a resolution of 2340x1080, ColorOS 6.0 OS based on Android 9.0, 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards, slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. AnTuTu performance test result - 221.2 thousand points. In-screen fingerprint scanner. There is NFC. Battery capacity - 4000 mAh.

Four cameras: main Samsung module GW1 64 MP (f/1.8), ultra-wide-angle module (119 degrees) 8 MP (f/2.25), portrait module 2 MP and macro module 2 MP. Front camera Sony IMX471 16 MP (f/2.0).

Xiaomi Mi 9T 6/128GB - the best Chinese smartphone under 20 thousand rubles

The average price in Russia is 19,900 rubles. You can buy Mi 9T on AliExpress for 17 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free). When buying in China, you should pay attention that this model is called Redmi K20 there.

The flagship Redmi (a sub-brand of Xiaomi), positioned in Europe as the junior version of Xiaomi Mi 9, went on sale in Russia in June 2019 and today has received 60% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.

If in the winter flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 the screen without cutouts on the screen was achieved due to the front camera in the slider (which made the phone quite heavy), then the Mi 9T follows the path of the Asus Zenfone 6: the camera is inside the sliding mechanism (in the Mi 9T this is front camera, and in Zenfone 6 - the main one, which, if necessary, becomes the front one).

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen 6.39 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. Support for two SIM cards. Without memory card slot. Battery capacity - 4000 mAh. Battery life in reading mode is 19.5 hours, in video viewing mode - 15 hours, in gaming mode - 13.5 hours. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 13 hours 31 minutes. It is worth noting that in reading and gaming mode, the Mi 9T shows better results than the same Asus Zenfone 6 with a 5000 mAh battery, not to mention the Xiaomi Mi 9 with a 3300 mAh battery, which is inferior to its younger brother in at all points of autonomy.

There is NFC. 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor. Antutu performance test result - 251.4 thousand points. This is not a top-end processor, but not a budget one either, because... supports the possibility work of three rear cameras simultaneously. And Mi 9T has just three main cameras. 48-megapixel Sony IMX582 with ƒ/1.75 aperture. By default, the camera shoots with a resolution of 12 megapixels; the 48-megapixel mode must be activated separately. The second camera is equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor with ƒ/2.4 aperture. The third camera is 13-megapixel with ƒ/2.4 aperture. Front camera 20 megapixels with aperture ƒ/2.0.

Honor 20 6/128GB

The average price in Russia is 22,400 rubles. You can buy Honor 20 256GB on AliExpress for 21 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The new flagship Honor went on sale in Russia in July 2019 and today has received 76% of fives in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless IPS screen 6.26 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system, 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor with Mali-G76 MP10 graphics accelerator.

Battery capacity 3750 mAh. Battery life in video viewing mode is 12 hours 18 minutes. The result of the UL Benchmarks battery life test is 9 hours 58 minutes. Fingerprint scanner on the side. There is NFC.

4 main cameras. The first module is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586, which is used in flagships such as Xiaomi Mi 9, ASUS Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The second is a 16 MP ultra-wide-angle module with a focal length of 13 mm and autofocus. The third is a 2 MP sensor for macro photography. The fourth module (also 2 megapixels) is designed to create a bokeh effect.

The 32 MP front camera is placed directly in the display, as in the Honor View 20.

Huawei P30 6/128GB is the most popular Huawei smartphone in the world

The average price in Russia is 30,400 rubles. You can buy Huawei P30 on AliExpress for 28.7 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The standard version of the Huawei flagship went on sale in Russia on April 13, 2019 and today has received 65% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 87% of recommendations for purchase. This is the best-selling Huawei smartphone in the world in the third quarter (Counterpoint data).

Technical characteristics of the model: frameless (with a drop-shaped cutout) OLED screen 6.1 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system, 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM cards). Battery capacity 3650 mAh. Battery life in video viewing mode is up to 19.5 hours. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 12 hours 36 minutes. There is NFC. Self-developed 8-core Kirin 980 processor with Mali-G76 MP10 graphics accelerator. The AnTuTu resource ranked Huawei P30 in 18th place in the ranking of the most productive Android smartphones for June 2019.

The fingerprint scanner is located under the screen.

The main camera has three modules. The first one has a resolution of 40 megapixels and an aperture of f/1.8. The second received a viewing angle of 120° and a resolution of 16 megapixels. The third is needed for 3x optical zoom. Front camera 32 MP with f/2.0 aperture.

What are the differences between the Huawei P30 and the Pro version? Firstly, there are 3 main cameras instead of four (no ToF camera designed for bokeh effects), while only 3x optical zoom instead of 5x. Secondly, the dimensions: the P30 with a 6.1-inch screen is noticeably smaller than the 6.47-inch P30 Pro. This results in the P30 being superior in battery life to the Pro version, although the latter has a larger battery capacity. Thirdly, the Pro version has more RAM, but given that the processor is the same, this has little effect: in June AnTuTu rating P30, as already mentioned, is in 18th place, and Pro is in 14th. Among the not so noticeable differences, it can be noted that in the Pro version the earpiece is under the screen, while in the P30 it is in the usual place. If you look at the prices, the Pro version costs 18 thousand rubles more, so in terms of price-quality ratio, the Huawei P30 can be called a better purchase (but not for those who value the best camera and a large screen).

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5th place.

Honor 20 Pro 8/256GB

Average price in Russia - 29,500 rubles. You can buy Honor 20 Pro on AliExpress from 21.5 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The new flagship Honor went on sale in Russia in July 2019 and today has received 69% of fives in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless IPS screen 6.26 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system, 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor with Mali-G76 MP10 graphics accelerator. In Antutu's ranking of the most powerful Android smartphones for October 2019, Honor 20 Pro ranks 16th.

Battery capacity 4000 mAh. The UL Benchmarks test result is 10 hours 21 minutes. Fingerprint scanner on the side. There is NFC.

4 main cameras. The first module is a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 with f/1.4 aperture, which is used in such flagships as Xiaomi Mi 9, ASUS Zenfone 6 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The second is a 16 MP ultra-wide-angle module. The third is an 8 MP telephoto lens. The fourth 2 MP module is designed to create a bokeh effect.

The 32 MP front camera is placed directly in the display, as in the Honor View 20. DxOMark gave the Honor 20 Pro camera 121 points for photography (7th place in the ranking of the best camera phones for 2020), 97 points for video and an average score of 113.

The selfie camera scores 85 for photos and 85 for video, with an average score of 85.

4th place.

OnePlus 7T 8/256GB

The average price in Russia is 33,500 rubles. You can buy OnePlus 7T on Aliexpress for 31.5 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The updated version of the OnePlus 7 smartphone went on sale in Russia on October 15, 2019. As of today, the model has scored 82% of fives in reviews on Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with waterdrop notch, resolution 2400x1080. Android 10 OS, support for two SIM cards, the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor today. 256 GB permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM. In Antutu's ranking of the most powerful Android smartphones for December 2019, OnePlus 7T takes second place, beating even OnePlus 7T Pro.

The battery capacity is 3800 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 8 hours 53 minutes. Despite the fact that the battery capacity has increased slightly compared to the OnePlus 7, but the screen has also increased, as a result, the battery life has decreased noticeably: the UL Benchmarks test for OnePlus 7 showed a result of 13 hours 14 minutes. At the same time, the 7T's battery life results are close to those of OnePlus 7 Pro (9 hours 21 minutes) and OnePlus 7T Pro (8 hours 56 minutes).

The OnePlus 7T has a fingerprint scanner under the screen. There is NFC.

The main module Sony cameras IMX586 with a resolution of 48 megapixels and f/1.6 aperture. In addition, the smartphone received a 12-megapixel telephoto lens (f/2.2) and a 16-megapixel module (f/2.2) with a wide-angle lens with a viewing angle of 117°. Front camera 16 MP (Sony IMX471, f/2.0 aperture).

What changes are there in the 7T model compared to the regular 7 and which smartphone should you buy in 2020? OnePlus 7T has the best set cameras (OnePlus 7 had two), as well as a more powerful processor, its screen is larger (6.55 vs 6.41), and the battery life is noticeably less than that of OnePlus 7. Therefore, if battery life is more important to you In general, it is better to choose OnePlus 7 (besides, its price in the Russian Federation is 4 thousand cheaper); in other cases, OnePlus 7T is preferable in terms of price-quality ratio.

3rd place.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 6/128GB - the best Chinese smartphone under 30 thousand rubles

Average price in Russia - 27,000 rubles. You can buy Mi 9T Pro on AliExpress for 25.2 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free). When buying in China, you should pay attention that this model is called Redmi K20 Pro there.

The older version of the Xiaomi Mi 9T model went on sale in Russia in September 2019 and today has received 70% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 92% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen 6.39 inches with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels, Android 9.0 operating system. Fingerprint scanner under the screen. Support for two SIM cards. Without memory card slot. Battery capacity - 4000 mAh. Supports 27 W fast charging via the QC4+ protocol, which allows you to charge the device up to 58% in just 30 minutes. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 13 hours 22 minutes.

There is NFC. 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. The most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor to date. In Antutu's ranking of the most powerful Android smartphones for September 2019, Mi 9T takes 6th place.

Three main cameras. 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 with ƒ/1.75 aperture. The second camera is equipped with an 8-megapixel sensor with ƒ/2.4 aperture. The third camera is 13-megapixel with ƒ/2.4 aperture. The front camera (which is inside the retractable mechanism) is 20 megapixels with an aperture of ƒ/2.0. Photo resource DxOMark gave the camera of this model 108 points for photos (15th place) and 89 for video.

Mi 9T Pro is one of the best flagship models from Xiaomi as it has an excellent camera, powerful processor, and in terms of battery life it is confidently ahead of previous flagships: Mi 9, Mi Mix 3, Mi 8. In addition, there is no notch on the screen, unlike Mi 9 and Mi 8 (Mi Mix 3 also does not have a notch, but slider technology makes this smartphone heavier than the Mi 9T Pro with the same display sizes: 218 g versus 191).

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OnePlus 7 Pro 8/256GB

The average price in Russia is 35,250 rubles. You can buy OnePlus 7 Pro on AliExpress for 34.7 thousand rubles (delivery to the Russian Federation is free).

The new OnePlus flagship went on sale in Russia in June 2019. As of today, the model has received 80% of fives from reviews in Yandex Market and 94% of recommendations for purchase (see.

Technologies

Today, the top ten largest smartphone manufacturers include 7 Chinese companies, including Xiaomi, OnePlus and Huawei.

Smartphones from China are constantly improving, and the price/quality ratio forces other competitors to come up with something new and original so as not to lose customers.

Chinese devices today are incredibly popular not only in China, but also in India, Europe and even the USA.

You can find many in the market good models, and every year such companies as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo And Meizu They are releasing more and more interesting and attractive smartphones.

In this list you can learn about the best Chinese smartphones today, as well as get acquainted with smartphone models that are also worthy of attention.

Read also:At what age should you give your child a smartphone and is it necessary to do it at all?

If you have a favorite Chinese smartphone that is not on this list, write about it in the comments.

Rating of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones

1.OnePlus 3T

OnePlus always pleases its fans with high-quality smartphones that can easily compete with the best models from Samsung and Apple, despite the fact that their cost is much lower.

More recently, the company introduced OnePlus 3, and after a little more time it released an excellent, improved version of its smartphone called OnePlus 3T. Below you can find out about the newest device from OnePlus.

This powerful smartphone boasts incredible performance, an excellent camera and a decent battery.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

Main camera: 16 MP

· Inner memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3400 mAh

Weight: 158 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.70x152.70x7.35 mm

OnePlus 3!

Review of the Chinese smartphone OnePlus 3T

Chinese smartphones: ranking of the best

2. OnePlus 5

This model was predicted to become the “Flagship Killer”, but for this it lacked water protection and a frameless display.

However, if you don’t compare this phone with flagships from the same Samsung, then it can be considered an excellent device (especially considering that it costs several hundred dollars less). It works quickly, looks quite decent, and is very comfortable to hold and use.

This is very balanced smartphone. It costs more than the OnePlus 3T, but still the price for it is quite adequate.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 16 MP

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3300 mAh

Weight: 153 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.10x154.20x7.25 mm

Review of high-quality Chinese smartphone OnePlus 5

Chinese smartphones with good cameras

3. ZTE Nubia Z17

This smartphone primarily attracts with its design. It is thin and the display has no bezels. And if you consider that its filling consists of a powerful processor, the camera is one of the best on the market, and the price is not bad, then it can be considered almost ideal. Unless this smartphone lacks a powerful battery.

Characteristics:

· Supports two Nano SIM cards

· Screen 5.2" (resolution 1920x1080)

· Two main cameras of 13 MP and a front camera of 16 MP

· RAM: 4/6 GB

Battery: 2950 mAh

Weight: 155 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.50x146.70x7.50 mm

Review of the new Chinese smartphone ZTE Nubia Z17

4. ZTE Nubia Z11

This model is the predecessor of the Nubia Z17, but that doesn’t make it any less attractive. Despite the fact that this smartphone appeared on the market last 2016, it is still relevant. It still has the same frameless high-quality display, excellent sound, good cameras and great design. The body is completely made of metal. A very worthy model, which is rightfully considered one of the best on the market today.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 16 MP and front 16 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3000 mAh

Weight: 162 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.30x151.80x7.50 mm

Also pay attention to the model ZTENubiaZ11MiniS.

Review of good quality Chinese smartphone Nubia Z17

The best Chinese smartphones

5. Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro

After failure Galaxy Note 7, users began to look for an alternative, and this model can be considered an excellent replacement for the flagship from Samsung. The Huawei Mate 9 Pro phablet is full of many useful features and is equipped with good hardware, despite the fact that its price is much lower than similar models from Samsung or LG.

An excellent screen, powerful processor, camera, speaker sound and battery life make this model one of the best at the moment.

The Mate 9 also has an excellent battery, powerful hardware and a good dual camera. In addition, the smartphone attracts with its appearance.

CharacteristicsMate 9Pro:

Dual SIM support

· Internal memory: 128 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 4000 mAh

Weight: 169 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x152x7.50 mm

CharacteristicsMate 9:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 4000 mAh

Weight: 190 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 78.90x156.90x7.90 mm

Review of an excellent smartphone from the Chinese brand Huawei

Powerful Chinese smartphones

6. Huawei P10 and P10 Plus

If you like the previous model (Mate 9) but want something a little more compact, then the P10 and P10 Plus are excellent option. Both smartphones have excellent dual cameras, created in collaboration with Leica, which means that the photos are guaranteed to turn out great.

CharacteristicsP10:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.1" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3200 mAh

Weight: 145 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 69.30x145.30x6.980 mm

CharacteristicsP10Plus:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3750 mAh

Weight: 165 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.20x153.50x6.980 mm

Also pay attention to the Honor 8 model.

Review of the Chinese smartphone 2017 Huawei P10 Plus

Which Chinese smartphones are better?

7. Xiaomi Mi 6

It’s worth saying right away that new smartphone from Xiaomi is an excellent device. It's incredibly fast, boasts a great design and great cameras. Inside there is a powerful processor and a more powerful battery than on the previous model (Mi 5).

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.15" (resolution 1920x1080)

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3350 mAh

Weight: 168 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 70.50x145.20x7.50 mm

Also pay attention to the Xiaomi Mi5, Mi5s and Mi5s Plus models.

Review of the new Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6

8. ZUK Edge

ZUK is a subsidiary brand of Lenovo. ZUK Edge is one of the company's flagships, and it is made very well - compact, thin bezels, colorful display and nimble. And if you take into account its price (about $300), then it can be considered one of the best Chinese smartphones of this year.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3100 mAh

Weight: 160 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.50x142.90x7.68 mm

Review of the top Chinese smartphone ZUK Edge

Good quality Chinese smartphones

9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

This device is quite productive and boasts a powerful battery that significantly increases the performance of the device.

In addition, the smartphone is well assembled using good materials. It is also worth noting that Xiaomi company decided to introduce this model in several colors.

If you add the fact that the price of this device is very reasonable, you can understand why this smartphone is one of the best today.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

· Internal memory: 32 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))

· RAM: 3 GB

Battery: 4100 mAh

Weight: 165 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 76x151x8.45 mm

Review of one of the best Chinese smartphones Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

10. Meizu Pro 6 Plus

This is one of the most successful models of 2017. This smartphone has it all: an excellent camera (the best among all Meizu devices), great sound, performance, a bright display and much more. It can easily compete with the best smartphones from Samsung, LG and Apple.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3400 mAh

Weight: 158 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x155.60x7.30 mm

Review of a good Chinese smartphone Meizu Pro 6 Plus

10 quality Chinese smartphones worth mentioning

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 6.44" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 12 MP and front 5 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 5300 mAh

Weight: 211 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 88.70x174.10x7.60 mm

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.7" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 22 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64/128 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 4070 mAh

Weight: 166 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x156.20x7.60 mm

Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Main camera: 12 MP and front 8 MP

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 2950 mAh

Weight: 143 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.90x142.20x6.90 mm

Lenovo ZUK Z2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3500 mAh

Weight: 149 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.88x141.65x8.45 mm

ZTE Axon 7

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3250 mAh

Weight: 175 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x151.70x7.90 mm

ZTE Nubia M2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: dual 13 MP and front 16 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3630 mAh

Weight: 168 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75.90x154.50x7 mm

Elephone P9000

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 32 GB (memory card support available)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3000 mAh

Weight: 145 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x148.40x7.30 mm

Elephone S7

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)

Main camera: 13 MP and front 5 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)

· RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3000 mAh

Weight: 148 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x150.40x7.60 mm

LeEco Le Max2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.7" (resolution 2560x1440)

Main camera: 21 MP and front 8 MP

· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

· RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3100 mAh

Weight: 185 g

· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.60x156.80x7.99 mm

Over the years, we have become accustomed to the idea that Chinese products are mostly of low quality and cheap. People have their own jokes about this. And all because at one time the domestic market was flooded with really low-quality consumer goods produced in the Middle Kingdom...

However, time passes, and the level of work of Chinese manufacturers (as well as the achievements of the PRC economy) has increased significantly. Smartphones made in this country can testify to this. If it all started with simply copying “top-end” devices, today we can talk about high-end phones at an affordable price.

10.Oppo

You may not have heard much about this company, but all because it operates primarily in Asian markets. In our country, you can buy smartphones from this manufacturer, but, as customer reviews note, they really have not received wide distribution.

The peculiarity of the manufacturer’s products is that they produce high-quality devices that look like Apple, are equipped with a strong processor and generally have serious technical characteristics. An example is the R7 Plus model, which works with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, has 3 GB of RAM, a colorful AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 13-megapixel camera.

9. Letv

The company, which became famous for creating videos on the Internet (for local audiences), also registered its brand of Chinese smartphones. And it should be noted that it began its activities quite successfully - due to the huge number of pre-orders for their new model LeMax. The device has a nice design with no side frames, which makes it look very unusual and attractive. In addition, there is a 5.5-inch screen, a powerful processor with 8 MediaTek Helio X10 cores and a 13 megapixel camera.

8. ZTE

The next brand of Chinese smartphones, which was included in our rating, also, judging by the reviews, took advantage of the promotional move in the form of curved side edges of the phone and the absence of frames. Meet the flagship - the Nubia Z9 model, which has the feature described above. Not only does the phone look very unusual, but it is also convenient to work with due to various “swipe combinations” invented by the developer. Innovation is bearing fruit - ZTE ranks 5th in sales in the US market, despite the fact that the company opened only in 2012.

7. Gionee

This brand of Chinese smartphones takes advantage of the buyer’s desire to have the most technologically advanced and at the same time very thin device, providing just such products. It's about about the Elife E8 model, equipped with a durable 3650 mAh battery, a 24 megapixel camera with strong autofocus, a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset, and a colorful 6-inch screen. The model is not cheap - about 36 thousand rubles, but according to its characteristics, it can be said to be included in the category of “Chinese smartphones-analogue brands” - not even all flagships from Samsung demonstrate such performance as the described device, enclosed in such an elegant (if you believe reviews) body.

6.Elephone

This company is a relative newcomer, despite the fact that all Chinese brands were founded just a few years ago. Only in 2015 did it release a model that could claim the title of an interesting but affordable device, which was deservedly appreciated on the world market - Vowney. It has a 20-megapixel camera, 4 GB RAM, 8-core processor, powerful battery. The buyer can get all this for $300 - an incredibly low (confirmed by customer reviews) price for a device of such equipment.

5.Coolpad

Another not so widespread Chinese smartphone is Coolpad, which released its flagship Dazen X7. You may not have heard of this manufacturer, but in terms of the volume of devices sold, it ranks 8th in the world.

The phone released under this brand is also affordable, as it costs only 13 thousand rubles. For this money, you buy a phone in an attractive metal case, stuffed with a processor with a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz, 3 GB of RAM, a SuperAMOLED display and a 13-megapixel camera. In the Chinese market, the company ranks third in terms of sales of its smartphones, so we can be confident in their quality.

4. Meizu

You have most likely already heard about this manufacturer - its products are actively advertised even in official retail chains. What is it about this Chinese company, you ask? Well, firstly, it is one of the top Chinese smartphone brands both due to the quality of its products and the manufacturability of its products. Secondly, Meizu devices (for example, the M2 Note smartphone), judging by the reviews, are too reminiscent of Apple gadgets in appearance. Of course, this is a common trick used by popular Chinese smartphone brands. It's all about Apple's approach to designing its devices, which is clearly justified by millions of sales.

Meizu, of course, has not yet reached the level of an American giant, but the company has some success in sales. For example, the previous model, the MX, became one of the best-selling phones produced by Chinese developers. Probably, this developer wants to repeat the success with the new gadget.

3. Lenovo

We have all heard of this brand - due to its long history as a laptop manufacturer. The company worked for a long time in the computer market, after which, obviously, it also entered the mobile device segment, occupying a significant market share there. Lenovo products are present in all price categories, due to which the buyer has the opportunity to choose both an affordable and functional phone and a flagship equipped with the latest technology. In addition to the global one, the company has also achieved success in the domestic Chinese market, occupying second position here in terms of the volume of devices sold.

Today, Lenovo is included in the category of “Best Chinese Smartphone Brands” due to not only the price differentiation of their products but also due to the quality they provide to the customers. An example of such a device would be the Vibe Shot model, which runs on a Snapdragon 615 processor and has a powerful 16-megapixel camera with six lenses that supports 2 SIM cards. The device has many advantages - and that is why it is in high demand to this day.

2.Huawei

A company that has long been known throughout the world, occupying the third position in terms of volume of products sold, is Huawei, which began its expansion outside the Middle Kingdom quite a long time ago. Gadgets produced under this brand cannot be called simple copies of products from Samsung or Apple, but each model is designed individually. In addition to exclusive design, the company can be proud of its models. For example, the P8 line of flagships is not only “cool” characteristics (1920 x 1080 pixel display, HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor with 8 cores, 3 GB of RAM), but also a stylish metal case, protected from shocks and other damage. Reviews show that it is really not so easy to damage it.

This model, like the rest of the company's products, looks and functions at the highest level, due to which we can expect increased demand for it from buyers. We can observe it in different countries peace.

1. Xiaomi

Finally, one of the most talked about companies in the world, which has created a kind of market revolution, is Xiaomi, which can definitely be counted among the famous Chinese smartphone brands. Whatever they call it - “Apple killer”, “the second Apple” and so on, and all this is about one company that began its activities only in 2010. What is so outstanding that this brand can offer the buyer?

Firstly, these are devices similar in appearance to Apple devices. They have a glossy shine, the same smoothed shapes, and an attractive metal body. Secondly, similarities can be seen in user interface thanks to the operating variation developed by Xiaomi Android systems, which was called MiUI. The design of this shell uses the same techniques used by Apple on its iOS 8 - gradients, matte transitions, bright colors.

Finally, thirdly, buyers receive advanced technical equipment. It is expressed in the powerful, reliable hardware of each gadget, which allows you to perform its functions without hitches.

Due to the fact that the brand has become quite popular, the cost of devices produced under it has risen sharply, about which Xiaomi fans began to complain en masse in reviews. But, despite this, the company clearly ranks first in popularity among phone manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom.

conclusions

Yes, indeed, some are engaged in producing low-quality copies, fakes of devices that begin to “glitch” after the first launch, or even refuse to work at all. However, the participants in our rating are responsible manufacturers trying to improve the quality of their products. Therefore, if you need an inexpensive but functional smartphone, we recommend that you take a closer look: what if you like something!

The rapid development of the Chinese mobile device market 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 made it possible to compile the TOP 10 most successful models of 2018-2019, as well as a rating of the 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 want to – it has balanced characteristics, high-quality assembly, and regular updates with the ability to install many third-party firmware. There are simply no worthy alternatives to Redmi 4X 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 the scanner is located on back cover, and firmware - 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. Among the pitfalls, it is worth taking into account the not very outstanding battery life (2950 mAh battery, fast charging is present) and a somewhat inflated, in our opinion, price tag of around 20 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Mi6

Everything is concentrated in the flagship Mi6 strengths smartphones from Xiaomi. 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 Motorola brand bought by Lenovo, the once iconic company can safely be counted among Chinese manufacturers - all Lenovo smartphones are now released under the name Moto. One of the most successful results of such cooperation is the Moto Z2 Play - a smartphone that supports replaceable modules, has good battery life, a camera, excellent sound quality in headphones and an 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 expandable, 5300 mAh battery with fast charging, stereo speakers. We recommend Mi Max 2 to everyone who is looking for the optimal device for consuming 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. In terms of characteristics, the Doogee 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

The Moto E4 Plus is an 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 MediaTek processor MT6737 is 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. The performance and display are typical for inexpensive Chinese phones, but the cameras are terrible, so lovers of mobile photography should avoid this smartphone.

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 a modern smartphone is not only powerful 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 rich equipment (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 - damp Doogee firmware Mix, with its numerous bugs, can cause quite a few headaches for the device owner, so before purchasing 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 the Bluboo S1 attribute weak cameras and quiet sound from the main speaker to its disadvantages, while its advantages include 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 a large screen (5.5’’ FHD) and average specifications. 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 any special complaints, which is simply a pleasure to use due to its excellent build and perfectly polished Flyme OS, which in terms of speed and smoothness of operation will give odds to the operating system of any Chinese smartphone.

Leagoo M8 Pro

An ultra-budget phablet with a 5.7-inch display and modest specifications (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 runs any game at maximum graphics settings, takes good photographs, records 4K video, but does not have a 3.5mm jack or 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 - an additional screen on the rear panel, which displays notifications and other useful information, including images 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 the most powerful processor Snapdragon 835, 64/8 GB of memory, stereo speakers, dedicated 24-bit DAC and 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 many 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 the best camera in the price segment under $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 display case due to its good performance, thanks to Snapdragon processor 435 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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