The best brands of Chinese phones. Best Chinese smartphones

In 2019, Chinese companies are planning to release new models. Most likely, they will have higher characteristics than the models indicated in these three ratings. Each TOP of Chinese phones is selected by analyzing the reviews of ordinary people who use them on a daily basis. In this article, we have prepared three ratings: price - quality, budget, flagships.

We have prepared 5 smartphones from China, which are ideal in terms of price-quality ratio. In this small TOP-5, there are both expensive and cheap phones that correspond to their price niche.

The models discussed below include the ability to use memory cards, run on the Android operating system and can work on the next generation networks - 4G LTE.

Manufacturers care about their reputation, so you won't be able to find significant flaws by purchasing one of these models.

The Chinese company Xiaomi is today a leader in every niche in the smartphone market. The main difference between devices from this manufacturer from competitors: smartphones with high performance indicators, at a relatively low price. An interesting one included in 2019 was Xiaomi Redmi 6 4 / 64GB. The features of the phone are in the table below.

A powerful device that outperforms everyone in the niche and most smartphones in existence today.

Judging by user reviews, the only drawback of this phone is its relatively weak camera. Average rating - 4.5 out of 5.

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The top Chinese smartphones of 2019 include several devices from Xiaomi. The company tries to keep its brand and makes high-quality devices, which have few analogues in the price / quality ratio. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB model is more popular than the previous one, despite the fact that its price is several times higher.

The peculiarity of this smartphone from the previous one is a better camera and almost twice as powerful battery.

Among the reviews, an extremely positive opinion about these smartphones, an average rating of 4.5 out of 5.

Users consider the only drawback: the presence of problems with the firmware - there are cases that it was necessary to completely reinstall the operating system of the device.

The feature of the phone is the well-functioning NFC.

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The main competitor of Xiaomi is considered to be another large Chinese smartphone manufacturer - Huawei. The new model is very popular on aliexpress and is quite well known in Russia among ordinary users. According to the characteristics of the HUAWEI P Smart (2019) 3 / 32GB, it is not inferior to competitors in the niche, but it has a nicer camera.

The device has high-quality NFC and excellent sound, a good camera and a powerful battery.

Among the shortcomings, in the reviews, users consider the lack of fast charging.

On average, the device has a rating of 4.5 out of 5.

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The line of smartphones from the company Honor made its way to the market relatively recently, but is already overtaking most of the Chinese giants. To the question, everyone answers - "Honor!". The company actually develops quality devices. Their biggest achievement: the Honor 8X 4 / 64GB device.

It is interesting that in terms of fame and popularity in Russia, Honor has long outperformed its competitors, but at the same time, in terms of characteristics, despite the high values, Xiaomi is trying not to concede.

The Honor 8X 4 / 64GB model, in fact, has no flaws, judging by user reviews.

But there are many advantages, here are just a few:

  • Front camera - 16MP;
  • Build quality is better than its counterparts;
  • A huge number of settings;
  • The quality of the pictures.

The huge screen is ranked as an advantage and a disadvantage. Average rating 4.5 out of 5 - which is standard for Chinese smartphones.

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A must-have in the ranking of Chinese smartphones has become a phone from ASUS - it is one of the best manufacturers of electronic devices in the world. The features of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 4 / 128GB model are a huge amount of memory and a large screen, the rest of the phone is similar to its competitors.

Users consider all the characteristics to be among the advantages of the model, the device easily competes in the market and is able to lead the rating of Chinese smartphones in 2019 in terms of price-quality ratio

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The downside of Chinese devices is possible software errors and flaws in the firmware.

Usually, on smartphones from China, firmware is the only Achilles heel.

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Inexpensive but good Chinese smartphones

Chinese-made smartphones are famous primarily for their low price, so we decided to prepare another TOP, consisting of cheap devices. Despite the low price, each of the phones presented in this rating has good specs.

A cheap phone for those who want to save money when buying a smartphone but get a decent device. The functionality is enough for this price, the characteristics are not bad, the 13MP camera with automatic focus can be considered separately. Nice design and interface are present - as on all devices from the Russian-Chinese manufacturer ZTE.

Unlike most models, the ZTE Blade A530 does not have a built-in battery, but a removable one, which is an advantage for most users.

Also in the reviews, the following advantages of the model can be traced:

  • Image quality;
  • Screen size;
  • Design;
  • Indicators;
  • Price;
  • Camera.

For its price segment, this budget phone is more than good. It combines all the necessary functions.

The disadvantage, like on other Chinese-made phones, is the firmware.

Average rating - 4.5 out of 5.

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We included one of the first models from Huawei in this Chinese TOP, since the Y5 Lite costs less, but it is significantly inferior to competitors even in this niche. The average rating for the phone is 3.5 out of 5.

The only advantage that the model has over its counterparts that are inexpensive is a more powerful battery.

Android is used as the operating system on all Chinese smartphones, but the operating system on the device has a number of drawbacks - the firmware often becomes unusable, mainly due to the fact that the phone is one of the pioneers from Huawei. Users in the reviews highlighted several shortcomings at once:

  • Firmware;
  • Poor performance;
  • Small amount of RAM and physical memory;
  • Camera.

Some users indicate that the model is getting warm. According to the manufacturer himself, this was not noticed. The device is inexpensive, so there is no point in expecting much. This is one of the leading models in this price segment.

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If you need a phone for constant Internet access and making calls, and not for games, then model INOI 6 can be your assistant. The smartphone is produced by a little-known brand, so not everyone dares to choose for a purchase, which is in vain. The device is inexpensive, works longer than other devices and has a good screen.

Although the INOI brand is little known, the model should have been included in the best Chinese smartphones of 2019 just because it has a powerful battery among the cheap devices.

There are no obvious shortcomings for the niche of cheap Chinese smartphones, the average rating is 5 out of 5.
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Chinese smartphones Xiaomi entered the ranking of the best 2018 in the budget niche. The appearance of models from this manufacturer is natural - the company has infiltrated all market niches. The Xiaomi Redmi 6A 2 / 16GB smartphone can be bought on aliexpress for only 5700 rubles, while the characteristics bypass most models on the market from the 10,000+ segment.

Chinese production has not scared users for a long time, companies have long shown and established themselves, while Xiaomi is showing itself as the best. We can assume that this is in the price-quality ratio - Xiaomi Redmi 6A 2 / 16GB.

Due to the low price in the segment on the market, the device occupies the first position in sales and remains the leader in user ratings.

Among the advantages are the following characteristics:

  • CPU;
  • Functional;
  • Working with applications;
  • Camera;
  • A wide list of settings;
  • Indicators;

There is only one drawback in the reviews - the device has preinstalled non-removable applications that are essentially unnecessary

Pros: a separate slot for a memory card, which is not present in other devices from the rating. The phone has no shortcomings, it is the leader for the segment. Average rating 4.5 out of 5.

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The model is included in the best Chinese smartphones of the budget segment due to the price on aliexpress (7 thousand rubles), but in Russian stores it is from 12 000. In terms of characteristics, the phone significantly outperforms the competitors from this rating mentioned above.

This is the best phone in the budget segment, if you do not consider the price in communication stores and electronics stores.

Users note a powerful processor and an excellent battery that outperform all possible competitors in this niche.

The phone has one drawback - too high a price in stores.

Average rating from users is 4.5 out of 5.

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Best Chinese smartphones - flagships

The largest Chinese smartphone manufacturers also have professional models - flagships among phones. These include a huge size of RAM and physical memory, an excellent camera, and a number of other benefits. We have highlighted the 5 best smartphones made in China.

A powerful processor and long battery life are the strengths of Huawei smartphones.

The leader among smartphones from this manufacturer is the HUAWEI Mate 20 6 / 128GB. As with all other flagships, Android version 9.0 serves as the operating system on this device.

Among the reviews from users, they are extremely positive. The following characteristics are considered the advantages:

  • Camera (Triple!);
  • High-quality color rendition and image display;
  • Long working time;
  • Processor power;
  • The amount of native physical memory;
  • The amount of RAM.
Average rating on the phone is 4.5 out of 5.
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In the list of the best flagships, there was also a position for the second model from Huawei - Mate 20 Pro 6 / 128GB. It costs more, but also has higher characteristics than others. This is essentially a complete analogue of the previous smartphone, of the differences, the following characteristics:

  1. Larger screen;
  2. Several times better image quality;
  3. Slightly better battery
  4. Color and design.

Many argue that the overpayment of 20,000 rubles is not worth these characteristics. The phone is, in fact, the second version of the regular Mate 20 6 / 128GB at a high price.

Seeing the growing consumer craving for powerful yet affordable smartphones, the leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers in 2017 continue their expansion into Western and European markets. Companies such as Xiaomi, ZTE and Asus regularly delight users with new flagships and successfully compete with such "mastodons" of the mobile market as iPhone, Samsung, Sony, etc.

We present to the readers' attention a list of Chinese smartphone brands, ranked based on global sales statistics and reviews users of various online stores and specialized portals about the quality of products.

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Xiaomi managed to take the mobile world by storm in 2014. Their flagship device, the Mi 4, was one of the best-selling mobile phones in history and paved the way for mid-range smartphones. At the moment, the company's "piggy bank" has such hits as Redmi Note 4, Mi5 and Mi Max. And in 2017, the range was replenished with the bezel-less Mi Mix with a 6.4-inch display and Mi Max2 with a fantastically durable 5300 mAh battery. And all this for a very affordable price.

2017 flagship - Huawei P10

One of the most respected and popular brands of Chinese smartphones in 2017 currently produces devices with fast Kirin 960 processors. These chipsets can cope with the latest games and gain about 53 thousand points in the AnTuTu test.

The cameras of top Huawei smartphones, such as Huawei P9 and Huawei P10, also received high ratings from users, they have dual cameras from the famous German manufacturer Leica and shoot, if not at the level of the latest generation iPhone, then very close to it. Many Huawei models have dual cameras with Sony sensors, the quality of which also delights the owners.

2. Vivo

2017 flagship - Vivo X9 Plus

Vivo was founded in 2009 as a sub-brand of BBK Electronics. The company entered the telecommunications and consumer electronics market with its landline and cordless phones. In 2011, Vivo began manufacturing and marketing its own range of smartphones.

As of Q3 2016, Vivo had a 5.9% share of the global smartphone market. In the same year, it launched the V5 / V5Plus with the world's first 20MP dual front camera. And in July 2017, Vivo demonstrated a working prototype of a smartphone with a scanner integrated into the screen. Thanks to this innovative approach to its gadgets, the brand is unlikely to disappear from the world's popular mobile phone manufacturers in the foreseeable future.

In June 2017, Vivo entered into an agreement with FIFA to become the official sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.

1. Oppo

2017 flagship - Oppo R11

In the first place in the ranking of Chinese smartphone manufacturers is a relatively young company that created - Oppo R5 and Oppo R5s with a body thickness of 4.85 mm. Oppo is the leading manufacturer of 4G smartphones in China, with a market share of 15.2%, though overall lagging behind other brands such as Chinese rivals Xiaomi and Lenovo, as well as South Korean manufacturer Samsung.

The main activity of the company is the creation of mobile phones with some of the best selfie cameras in the world.

There are tons of "inexpensive" Chinese phones out there, what makes Oppo's products stand out from the crowd?

  • First, the brand's philosophy, which is to maintain very close relationships with both users and developer communities involved in the creation of firmware and other "improvements" of the gadgets released for sale.
  • Second, the company strives to update its phones on a regular basis, adding new features and changes based on user feedback.
  • Third, Oppo engineers aren't afraid to try new things and think outside the box when it comes to hardware and features.

As an example: Oppo has traditionally released various firmware updates at least once a week. While most users liked this, some also felt that rapidly changing firmware had an eternal "beta" status. The solution was simple: Oppo now has two different update kits to choose from. The official release of the new firmware comes out every 2-3 months. The beta path is for those who crave the latest features and don't mind a minor hit to stability in exchange for quick updates.

To summarize: the Oppo brand has great potential, produces high-quality and quickly updated smartphones, takes into account the wishes of users and constitutes an excellent alternative to more popular and expensive brands.

The smartphone market has developed rapidly over the past 3 years, large companies have already achieved tremendous success in this field, but lately there has been stagnation - innovations appear less and less and people are less interested in purchasing "flagship" gadgets. One of the reasons for the fall of large manufacturers can be called the expansion of devices from the Middle Kingdom. Chinese brands of phones occupy an increasing part of the market, and restless manufacturers are actively introducing modern technical equipment, while offering them that attract both advanced users and not too biased ones.

Main Models: Pros and Cons of Chinese Smartphone Brands

The brands of Chinese phones for Android vary greatly. There are both well-known players and “nameless” players who have revealed one or two gadgets to the world. Not all budget manufacturers charge in quantity and price. Famous brands of Chinese phones managed to enter the vast world market, thanks to desperate copying of famous competitors - similar devices at low prices are sold like hot cakes.

These devices, of course, have both their pros and cons. The advantages of such gadgets include their price. The brands of Chinese phones are independent from retailers, they do not need advertising, therefore, having saved on these components, the creators of gadgets save significant funds, which ultimately manifests itself in the form of a reduced cost of smartphones. It is clear that this fact will certainly delight potential buyers.

Also, the pluses of such devices should be attributed to their "top-end" filling. Chinese mobile phone brands, despite their adherence to the mid-price segment, are equipping their creations with the latest technology. If you see a 10- or 20-core chip anywhere, it will be a newcomer from China. Recently, Chinese phone brands can boast of an interesting design: if earlier all the gadgets from the Middle Kingdom looked like randomly and carelessly assembled pieces of plastic, now the creators are increasingly paying attention to the appearance of smartphones. It is not uncommon to find the use of more solid materials such as steel, glass, aluminum, and sometimes even wood.

Unfortunately, inexpensive gadgets also have a number of disadvantages. First of all, you need to realize that phones, the price threshold of which is especially low, will not be able to boast of a high-quality assembly. That is, those smartphones that attract at a price below 3 or 4 thousand rubles still look like those very faded and cheap plastic Chinese fakes.

In addition to low-quality components, you need to remember that the software content of such devices leaves much to be desired. For example, there is often a huge amount of preinstalled, terrible in quality or completely unnecessary software, with which all cheap brands of Chinese phones are stuffed: voice-changing applications, demos of games, "national software" and the like. Developers don't care much about optimization either. "Android" is a finicky system and requires a powerful filling or a good straightening on the part of the developer in order to ensure the proper performance of the gadget.

And finally, even large manufacturers are not averse to deceiving their fans. If your new, inexpensive smartphone has 8 cores, do not be surprised that in fact only 4 are active, and the 13-megapixel camera, coupled with interpolation, does not even reach an 8-megapixel photo module.

All that can be advised is to choose those "Chinese" who have already gained a good reputation. It is necessary to avoid those who, taking advantage of the inexperience of users, deceive them. Actually, more about the devices.

The best Chinese premium phone brands

These should certainly include new items from the giants of the industry Meizu and Xiaomi, and it is also not a sin to remember the recently released LeEco.

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4 GB RAM, 128 ROM

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As you can see from the table, this list contains a device with a very low price. The specified gadget is presented, until recently, to very few LeTV.

The higher-end Chinese phone brands are gadgets created by companies that have already grown and see giants such as Apple or Samsung as their main competitors.

These devices are not only equipped with powerful technical components, but also follow the latest trends, coupled with support for the most advanced technological solutions. Such phones are equipped with fashionable fingerprint sensors that allow you to provide data in a smartphone with an adequate level of security, as well as get rid of long passwords. All three gadgets support the modern USB Type-C standard.

Meizu Pro 6 - Chinese iPhone

This unit boasts support for the latest 3D Press technology. Such a display is capable of recognizing pressing force. This feature allows you to use additional options and a context menu in the system - quick actions on shortcuts, the ability to preview links in the browser, and much more. A similar thing has already been implemented in the iPhone, respectively, we see here an obvious borrowing, which, fortunately, has not been paid to everyone for a long time, and the competition benefits the buyer.

Xiaomi Mi5 is the best Android shell

The Chinese phone brand Xiaomi is famous primarily for its software platform. The phone works with its own shell called MiUI. It was very positively received by the public, many loved it for its excellent visual design, as well as for its high-quality optimization. The smartphone came out quite expensive, mainly due to the fact that the eminent Snapdragon is used as a processor, while others did not hesitate to put a newcomer in the form of MediaTek into their inventions.

LeEco Le 2 - ahead of the rest

This smartphone was surprised by the lack of a headphone jack. The Chinese have implemented their own audio system that uses a USB Type-C port, giving the ability to reproduce audio of significantly higher quality both with a dedicated DAC and thanks to full support for lossless audio formats. But what will the owners of headphones with a standard port say about this? Most likely, they will not be very happy. It is unlikely that for the sake of such a novelty, people will run to change an existing headset.

Brands of Chinese phones of the middle and low price segment

One of the advantages of modern consumer electronics is the price range.

The brands of Chinese phones, the list of which is full from day to day, is saturated and gadgets are much cheaper. Their prices are often below 10,000 rubles, which certainly attracts a certain public who does not want to pay a large sum for overpriced technical equipment.

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MediaTek Helio X20

2 GB RAM, 32 gb ROM

2 GB RAM, 16 ROM

2 GB RAM, 16 gb ROM

This is a summary table of the most affordable devices on the market, while at an acceptable level of quality, which will not cause undue annoyance. These phones run on proprietary shells (with the exception of Wileyfox), which provides decent performance. The table also shows that the brands of Chinese phones have grown to the level of flagships of previous years.

Wileyfox Swift is one of the first powerful sub-brands

When the events related to the dumping of prices for smartphones and the emergence of some subsidiaries began, Wileyfox was one of the first to enter the scene. The amazing value for money impressed everyone without exception. The device was difficult to order, which caused even more excitement. The body of the device is made of plastic and it looks very presentable. The high performance of the gadget is provided not only by the powerful filling, but also by the platform on which it works, namely CyanogenMod 13. A competent combination of technical and software solutions has made it possible to create a decent phone in a low price segment.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 - graceful simplicity

This device is slightly more powerful, a little more expensive, but at the same time it is somewhat sleeker than its competitors, which is good for it. Users are increasingly paying attention to the exterior of their smartphones. The stunningly large display provides a gorgeous picture with maximum viewing angles. The phone runs on MiUI, a high-performance add-on on top of the Android system. Also, the devices of the Xiaomi company please with high-quality cameras (they are not the best among the available ones, but they are worthy).

Meizu M2 mini - a powerful kid

So the moment has come when smartphones with a diagonal of 5 inches receive the mini prefix. Yes, indeed, compared to many flagships, a display with such a diagonal already seems small, but not everyone is used to it. This device uses Flyme as a software shell. It is a base specially designed for

Counterfeits

It is impossible to talk about Chinese smartphones without mentioning the huge number of copies with which both the Chinese and Russian markets are oversaturated. In fact, you've probably come across a 2,000-ruble iPhone running Android, a Vertu under $ 60, and similar products. From a distance, such phones look similar, but no matter how you are assured, you just have to touch them and it becomes clear that this is a cheap, poor-quality fake. It's easy not to fall for a trick: you need to remember that Vertu and iPhone will never cost from 400 to 4 thousand rubles. In this case, it would be wiser to take

Today, almost all popular smartphones are made in China. Even brands from the USA and other countries that are engaged in self-development of devices make them in Chinese factories. But what about the brands directly related to the Celestial Empire? Is it possible to find worthy manufacturers among them, for whose products it is not a pity to give money? Without a doubt, there are such smartphones. Moreover, the best Chinese smartphones easily bypass the products of companies with a long history in terms of quality, capabilities, and price. To prove this claim, we have compiled a rating that includes the five most popular phone categories on the market.

Best cheap Chinese smartphones (budget under 10,000)

By modern standards, the threshold of 10,000 rubles is a fairly modest amount for a smartphone. But not for Chinese manufacturers. Today, Chinese companies can offer customers excellent smartphones at a modest cost. Moreover, they will delight not only with excellent quality and attractive design, but also with wonderful equipment.

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1.Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 4 / 64GB

The first Chinese smartphone, if not the best, then one of the most interesting in the category. The price of Redmi 5 Plus is practically approaching the mark of 10 thousand rubles, but it is not at all a pity to give such an amount for such a good device.

First, it uses an excellent hardware platform. Yes, we all have a well-known and boring bunch of Snapdragon 625 and Adreno 506 in front of us. But it is hardly worth criticizing Xiaomi for using this "hardware", because it copes well with all tasks, including most games.

Secondly, the smartphone pleases with a sufficiently capacious 4000 mAh battery, which is enough for almost two full days of work under moderate load. The RAM and internal memory in the Redmi 5 Plus is installed 4 and 64 GB, respectively, which is also excellent for its price.

Thirdly, the device is equipped with a well-calibrated matrix with a diagonal of 5.99 inches and an actual aspect ratio of 2: 1 (resolution 2160x1080 pixels). Watching a video, playing or just surfing the Internet on such a screen is a pleasure.

What we liked:

  • performance;
  • perfect combination of cost / quality;
  • Battery capacity;
  • stylish frameless design;
  • calibration and display brightness;
  • system speed.

2.ZTE Blade V9 Vita 3 / 32GB

Another good inexpensive smartphone from China is offered by the ZTE brand. This brand was presented on the mobile device market not so long ago, but it has already managed to win a huge army of fans. Reasonable price, nice design and balanced parameters are some of the key factors that attract buyers' attention to ZTE smartphones. In the Blade V9 Vita, the customer gets:

  1. chipset - Snapdragon 435;
  2. graphics - Adreno 505;
  3. 32 GB ROM;
  4. 3 GB RAM.

The device is equipped with a 5.45-inch display, and due to the elongated shape of the case (matrix with a ratio of 18: 9), it fits perfectly in the hand. At the same time, the screen resolution of the ZTE Blade V9 Vita is equal to 1440x720 pixels, which ensures good gaming performance even on relatively modest hardware.

Advantages:

  • NFC module for only 9 thousand;
  • screen diagonal and aspect ratio;
  • system performance;
  • face unlock function;
  • memory size;
  • good photo quality.

Disadvantages:

  • mediocre autonomy.

3. Meizu M6T 3 / 32GB

Do you want a beautiful and practical device, the power of which does not matter to you? In this case, we can offer you the M6T from Meizu. The body of this smartphone is made of high quality polycarbonate and is available in four color options (blue, red, black and gold). The rear camera in the device is double, but the 13 and 2 MP modules are clearly inferior to the dual cameras in other, more advanced smartphones.

Important! The smartphone is built on the basis of the MediaTech processor and Mali graphics, so almost all games will demonstrate mediocre performance on it. But the performance in other tasks and the autonomy of the M6T are simply excellent!

The mobile phone has a screen with an aspect ratio of 2: 1, due to which the upper and lower frames of the device have become slightly smaller. For this reason, this inexpensive smartphone has lost its usual mTouch button under the screen, and the fingerprint scanner is now located at the back.

Features:

  • affordable cost;
  • dual main camera;
  • first-class build;
  • battery life.

The best Chinese smartphones for price and quality (up to 20,000 rubles)

By increasing the budget by one and a half to two times, users can look at more advanced solutions. Moreover, their quality and characteristics are so good that it is often pointless to look closely at the flagships. Chinese smartphones under 20 thousand can offer excellent cameras, premium build, up-to-date hardware platform, and luxurious appearance.

1. OPPO A5 4 / 32GB

A good Chinese frameless smartphone OPPO A5 could be placed even higher in this category, if not for the average cost of 16,000 rubles. For this amount, the manufacturer, alas, could not offer customers impressive parameters, but limited itself to medium (in its segment) equipment:

  1. 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1520x720 pixels (19: 9);
  2. dual main camera with 13 and 2 MP modules;
  3. Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 4 GB RAM;
  4. battery with a capacity of 4230 mAh.

Unfortunately, the company decided that the NSF module is not needed in the phone for 16 thousand. Consider this nuance before buying a smartphone. An outdated port "micro YUSB" is also installed here, which is very strange for its price segment. On the other hand, the user will find a cover and a protective film (already on the screen) complete with the device, which somewhat compensates for the disadvantages.

Advantages:

  • beautiful appearance;
  • screen size and quality;
  • capacious battery;
  • excellent equipment;
  • the ability to install a memory card and two SIM cards at the same time;
  • portable cameras.

Disadvantages:

  • plastic case;
  • there is no fast charging.

2. Huawei P20 Lite

One of the most attractive phones according to customer reviews is offered by the Huawei brand. The P20 has a 5.84-inch large screen, which, in line with the current trends, has a notch and has an elongated aspect ratio (resolution 2280x1080 pixels).

For contactless payments for purchases, the smartphone has an NFC module, and for listening to music, the manufacturer left a 3.5 mm connector in the case, which is already becoming a rarity today. Also included with the smartphone is a simple transparent case. Its quality is rather low, as for a device for 16 thousand, but at first it can be used to protect a slippery and easily soiled case.

Pros:

  • excellent display;
  • modern design;
  • face recognition;
  • fast charging and NFC module;
  • excellent cameras with advanced settings.

Minuses

  • the battery runs out quickly;
  • the case collects prints very strongly.

3. Honor 9 4 / 64GB

The leader in the ranking of Chinese smartphones up to 20,000 rubles is Honor 9. The youth device from Huawei offers a 5.15-inch screen, which will appeal to buyers with a small hand size. The phone has a hardware platform of its own production Kirin 960, which is complemented by graphics from Mali and 4 GB of RAM.

Note. Honor 9 supports all LTE bands common in Russia and Europe, and also has a large number of interfaces. Among other things, the smartphone has an NFC module, an infrared port and Wi-Fi of the 802.11ac standard.

The device has a good main camera with 20 and 12 MP modules. They can even record UHD video, but only at 30 fps. The smartphone has good autonomy (with a 3200 mAh battery) and there is support for Huawei's SuperCharge (9V / 2A charger is included), which allows you to fully charge the battery in a little more than an hour.

Advantages:

  • the speed of the system is simply phenomenal;
  • there is NFC and IRDA;
  • stability of the GPS;
  • the speed of the fingerprint scanner;
  • nice appearance.

Disadvantages:

  • the glass case will not be to everyone's liking;
  • plentiful weight, caused by the use of glass in the case.

Best Chinese smartphones with powerful battery

When measuring performance and large screens, manufacturers often forget that all this should also work without the need for a constant connection of a memory device or a power bank. As a result, modern mobile phones, at best, survive to the end of the day, and at worst they can be discharged at the most inopportune moment. And since manufacturers and developers are not yet striving to fix the problem through optimization, users have only one way out - to buy a smartphone with a capacious battery.

1. ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 ZB602KL 4 / 128GB

The Chinese manufacturer of ASUS offered buyers one of the best smartphones in the middle price segment - ZenFon Max Pro M1. This device has a good value for money. The device for about 17 thousand rubles can boast:

  1. IPS display with a resolution of FHD (2: 1) and a diagonal of 6 inches;
  2. Snapdragon 636 and graphics accelerator Adreno 509;
  3. 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent memory.

By the way, if you want to save money, then you can choose modifications with a smaller storage size. To compensate for its shortage in the future, you can use memory cards up to 2 TB, the slot for which in the smartphone is separated from a pair of SIM cards.

The ZenFone Max Pro M1 has a 5000 mAh battery, and so that the user does not have to wait long at the outlet, the manufacturer has taken care of supporting fast charging. But if this is already familiar to modern devices, then ASUS can only be praised for the presence of an NFC module in a fairly inexpensive device.

Advantages:

  • high contrast of the screen;
  • excellent hardware platform;
  • huge battery capacity;
  • decent build quality;
  • separate tray for SIM and microSD;
  • pure Android OS.

Disadvantages:

  • mediocre cameras.

2. DOOGEE S55

The second place in the TOP of phones with a capacious battery is taken by the model from DOOGEE. This smartphone is powered by MediaTech SoC, so it's better not to choose it for gaming. But on the other hand, the S55 boasts a protected and stylish case. Moreover, the device is not afraid of not only water and dust (IP68), but also shock.

The device uses a 5.5-inch display with HD resolution and an aspect ratio of 18: 9. The device is powered by a large 5500 mAh battery, which takes 2 hours to fully charge. A pleasant bonus from the manufacturer is the included smartphone cleaning cloth.

Also for its price, the DOOGEE S55 offers a pretty good main camera with 13 and 8 MP modules, capable of taking excellent pictures in good lighting conditions. The lack of light is already affecting the quality of the photo, and quite noticeably. But the 5-megapixel front camera is clearly for show and will not please selfie lovers.

Advantages:

  • protection from dust and water;
  • shockproof housing;
  • high-quality IPS screen;
  • acceptable price;
  • capacity and speed of battery charging;
  • nimble work of the shell.

Disadvantages:

  • the front camera is not happy with the quality of the pictures;
  • the sound of the main speaker.

3. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 4 / 64GB

If you do not need NFC, but want to get the same hardware as described by ASUS, then get Mi Max 3 from Xiaomi. A powerful 5500 mAh smartphone battery with Quick Charge 3.0 support, as well as an infrared port, distinguish the device favorably from competitors.

Also, the device will appeal to those who like large screens. In Mi Max 3, its diagonal is 6.9 inches, which is ideal for games, video, social networking, Internet surfing and other tasks. As for the main 12/5 MP camera, it is typical for its category and does not stand out for impressive pictures. But for most buyers it will be enough.

The body of the phablet is made of metal, and its screen is covered with durable protective glass. For the design of the smartphone, you can also put a separate plus, since it looks much more expensive than its real price, starting at 17,000 rubles.

Advantages:

  • great and huge display;
  • gaming performance;
  • acceptable cost;
  • huge battery;
  • optimization and convenience of MIUI;

Disadvantages:

  • the NFC module would not hurt;
  • size for an amateur.

Chinese smartphones with the best cameras

Who said you can't get great pictures on your phone? Of course, full-fledged DSLRs can still laugh carelessly on the sidelines, but their dimensions, capabilities and price, along with all the necessary accessories, are inferior to almost any smartphone without a fight. The latter, in turn, can be equipped with such cameras, which are not ashamed to take pictures not only for your home collection, but also for your personal blog. Some devices even boast the ability to record beautiful videos, which will delight those consumers who dream of creating quality content for YouTube.

1. ASUS ZenFone 5Z ZS620KL 6 / 64GB

In user reviews, ASUS smartphones regularly receive high marks. A similar opinion is shared by experts who note the many advantages of the brand's products from Taiwan, including:

  1. high build quality;
  2. excellent display calibration;
  3. excellent sound in headphones and speaker;
  4. price / performance ratio;
  5. attractiveness of appearance.

In terms of design, the ZenFone 5Z, like most modern models, is very similar to the latest generations of iPhones. However, the device still differs from competing products by its proprietary cover - concentric beams on the back cover. The same ones are present on many laptops and tablets of the company, so fans of the brand will definitely recognize the characteristic style of the manufacturer.

There are two main cameras in the smartphone and they are really impressive in terms of photo quality. The device also copes well with video, as the ZenFone 5Z boasts the ability to record video at a frame rate of 240 fps (in HD and Full HD) and optical stabilization. At the same time, a smartphone is based on the flagship Snapdragon 845 CPU that still retains the title, so it can be chosen by game lovers.

Advantages:

  • one of the best displays on the market;
  • excellent main camera;
  • productive "stuffing", which is ideal for games;
  • operation of wireless modules;
  • beautiful design and good build.

Disadvantages:

  • autonomy is not at all happy.

2. Huawei Mate 20 Lite

An excellent design and an abundance of possibilities are offered by the Huawei Mate 20 Lite mobile phone. At the same time, the cost of this smartphone starts at 19,000 rubles, which can be called a good offer for the stated capabilities. This phone has the best cameras in its price range:

  1. Rear: 20 and 2 MP modules (the ability to record HD clips at 480 fps).
  2. Front: main sensor with a resolution of 24 MP and an additional one at 2 MP.

On each of the cameras, the smartphone can take excellent portrait shots. Reception: lack of illumination does not greatly affect the quality of the photo, which is very important.

Advice! If you want to invest money in the purchase of a camera phone as competently as possible, then this particular smartphone will be the ideal solution. The device has excellent rear and front cameras, NFC module, advanced hardware, and a large screen suitable for games, video and other tasks.

Among the other advantages of the smartphone are good performance and a good package bundle. The latter, in addition to the usual elements, includes a protective case and a film already glued to the display, as well as headphones. Their quality is not perfect, but quite decent for their price and for the first time they will be quite enough.

Advantages:

  • beautiful design and good build;
  • charging speed and battery life;
  • excellent pictures on the rear and front cameras;
  • large and perfectly calibrated display;
  • the speed of the fingerprint scanner.

Disadvantages:

  • dim notification LED in the speaker grill.

3. Honor 10 4 / 64GB

In terms of photographic capabilities, the Chinese company Huawei confidently bypasses any competitors, regularly occupying top positions in the DxOMark rating. For example, it is now headed by the P20 Pro with a score of 109 points, which is 4 points more than the new iPhone Xs Max. But if you do not want to pay almost 45 thousand rubles for a phone and do not need amazing pictures, then the Honor 10 may be the perfect solution.

This smartphone is produced under the Huawei sub-brand and also boasts excellent cameras. The front-facing sensor of the device is represented by a 24 MP module (Sony IMX576) with an f / 2.0 aperture and a pixel size of 0.9 microns. Also, the Chinese smartphone has a good camera on the back, represented by a pair of modules at once: 12 MP color (IMX498) and 24 MP monochrome (IMX550).

What we liked:

  • stable working shell EMUI;
  • the battery confidently holds one and a half to two days;
  • reliable operation of wireless modules;
  • excellent sensors with artificial intelligence made by Sony;
  • powerful chipset;
  • very fast fingerprint sensor;
  • loud speakers.

The best Chinese flagship smartphones

If at the beginning of the 2000s, buyers associated Chinese phones with fakes of well-known brands and were of low quality, today smartphones from China are able to compete on equal terms with other companies. Moreover, it is the Chinese who create the most interesting devices based on Android, and the cost offered by brands from the Middle Kingdom leads to stagnation or unprofitableness of the mobile business of large brands. We also included 3 devices in the flagship category, which are almost perfect models in every respect.

1. OnePlus 6 8 / 128GB

One of the best Chinese flagships of 2018 is offered by OnePlus. Model 6 is no longer the oldest in the lineup, as the 6T has recently appeared on the market. However, there is little that distinguishes them, but the cost of new items starts from 41 thousand rubles, when 6-ku can be bought for 10 thousand cheaper. For this amount, the user will receive:

  1. dual main camera with 16 and 20 MP modules;
  2. productive hardware platform;
  3. juicy AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels;
  4. battery 3300 mAh with fast charging Dash Charge;

By the way, the OnePlus 6 differs from the updated model by the presence of a 3.5 mm jack, which will delight the owners of wired headphones. Traditionally, for new devices, the 6-ki package includes a case and a protective film on the screen. However, their quality is not very good and it would be better if the manufacturer finally took care of full IP68 certification.

Advantages:

  • perfect system optimization;
  • there is a 3.5 mm jack;
  • very fast charging;
  • there is no unnecessary software;
  • mode switch lever;
  • performance;
  • excellent main camera;
  • loud speakers;
  • the presence of the Slow Motion function;
  • an impressive amount of 8 and 128 GB of RAM and ROM, respectively.

Disadvantages:

  • there is no Always On, although AMOLED.

2. Xiaomi Mi8 6 / 128GB

Xiaomi decided to make its best smartphone in terms of characteristics also the best in appearance. But in this case, the manufacturer decided not to bother too much and took the design of the latest iPhones. This approach can be scolded, but the fact remains that Apple creates the most stylish equipment, so other brands should look up to it if they want to increase supply.
As for the hardware platform, the smartphone has absorbed all the best at the time of its release. One of the distinctive features of the device is face unlocking. Moreover, it is not only the front camera that is responsible for it, as in most devices on the market, but a whole set of sensors that do not allow them to be deceived with ordinary photography.

The screen is AMOLED, and its diagonal is 6.21 inches. This is the ideal size, because, taking into account the elongated shape (18.5: 9), it allows you to conveniently use the device. Also, the smartphone surprises with the quality of shooting a pair of main 12 MP modules (optical zoom and optical stabilization) and a good 20-megapixel front camera.

What you should pay attention to:

  • great design in the style of iPhone X;
  • perfect main and front cameras;
  • there is a full-fledged 3D face scanner;
  • productive stuffing on a modern processor;
  • large and high-quality display;
  • smart fingerprint sensor;
  • decent autonomy;

3. Meizu 16th 6/64

Finally, Meizu realized that it is not worth producing phones with MediaTek and Mali, especially when it comes to flagship devices. More and more often, Snapdragon is installed in smartphones, and in the 16th, as in the devices described above, the 845th model of the "stone" is used along with the graphics of Adreno 630.

Note. In the Meizu 16th smartphone, there are three options for controlling the system to choose from. Also, the device has a pleasant vibration motor, reminiscent of the Taptic Engine in the iPhone. Another advantage over competitors is its excellent sound, which only a few can match. And all this for a very nice price.

The smartphone has an excellent main camera with 12 and 20 MP modules. The selected sensors demonstrate excellent photo quality not only in theory, but also in practice. Even in low light, the Meizu 16th manages to take impressive pictures.

Another advantage of the popular Chinese smartphone is the juicy AMOLED display, which is not inferior in brightness and saturation to the current Samsung flagships. AMOLED technology, by the way, was not chosen by the company by chance, since it is required in order to be installed under the fingerprint scanner under the screen.

As for the minuses, they are practically absent here. More precisely, there is only one - there is no NSF module in the mobile phone. Of course, this is not a problem for the Chinese buyer, because QR codes rule in the Celestial Empire, but for the international market, the manufacturer should still add such a chip if he wants to increase sales.

Advantages:

  • the area occupied by the screen;
  • fingerprint scanner under the display;
  • built-in DAC and advanced sound in speakers;
  • excellent main camera;
  • attractive appearance;
  • battery charging speed;
  • high performance.

Disadvantages:

  • there is no NFC.

Which smartphone from China to buy

When choosing a Chinese smartphone today, you can hardly worry about quality. Modern brands from the Middle Kingdom make excellent products that do not cause anxiety due to the possibility of quick breakdown. As a result, you can concentrate on price, performance and design. On a modest budget, consider the first category of smartphones. If you are ready to spend more, then the price up to 20 thousand is your option. The most affluent buyers can take the flagships, which this year the Chinese have turned out to be just great. But don't forget that sometimes autonomy is more important than performance. For this case, we have added the category of phones with a capacious battery to the review.