Good afternoon to all those who cannot imagine their lives without smartphones, iPhones and other similar gadgets. Today we will tell you about Chinese smartphones and rank the best of 2016.
For those who would like to purchase a reliable smartphone and not overpay for it, this information should be useful. In 2016, many improved versions of 2015 models entered the market, but new devices also appeared that are worthy of the attention of true connoisseurs of gadgets from different manufacturers.
The model appeared in June 2016 and has since become popular both in Russia and the USA. The reasons for this popularity: ergonomic design, compactness and relatively low price: when ordering on a Chinese website, the cost of such a smartphone will be about 24,000 rubles.
In the USA it is slightly more expensive: 399-499 dollars. The phone has a 5.5-inch screen with full HD resolution. The amount of information that can be stored in the internal memory of the device is 64 or 128 GB, depending on the modification. The smartphone has very respectable cameras: both internal and front are 16 megapixels.
The advantages of this model include impact resistance and water resistance. A relative disadvantage can be considered that the phone does not support an external memory card, although it is unknown whether it is needed at all with the internal memory capacity of 64 GB, which was provided by the manufacturers.
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The Nubia smartphone was released in October 2016 and is a slightly smaller copy of the gadgets that appeared in 2015. The phone is quite compact, 5.2-inch screen, supports two SIM cards.
Permanent memory 64 GB, RAM 4GB. In addition, there is additional space for installation external card memory. The phone is equipped with a 23 megapixel main camera and a 13 megapixel front camera.
Smart is very worthy, both in design and in filling. Ali price Now it costs about 17,000 rubles. I think it's worth taking.
5.7" wide screen model, runs on the operating system Android versions 6.0. The phone's memory is quite large: 64 gigabytes of permanent memory and 4 gigabytes of RAM.
The device supports the use of two SIM cards. Thanks to the powerful eight nuclear processor The Snapdragon 821 model is the best in terms of performance among Xiaomi smartphones, except of course the new mi6.
Another version of a favorite among Russian users xiaomi smartphone . The main advantage of this model is its low cost. On Chinese sites you can purchase it for 9,700 rubles.
The amount of internal memory is also not impressive: only 32 gigabytes of internal memory and ten times less RAM. Generally, specifications correspond price category: 5.5 inch screen, internal and front camera, as well as a scanner to identify the user and protect the mobile device using a fingerprint.
One cannot ignore the most budget phone xiaomi, in Russia the cost of the device is only 7,000 rubles, on AliExpress it costs only 5900 rubles.
The technical characteristics of the phone are quite consistent with the price category to which it belongs: a 5-inch display with a resolution that guarantees the most clear HD color reproduction, Android pre-installed latest version, memory capacity is 16 GB internal and 2 GB RAM, it is possible to connect an additional external memory card.
Supports 4G Internet throughout the coverage area. The 13 MP main camera is equipped with a flash, autofocus and a stabilizer in case you have to shoot on the move.
The front camera has a more modest resolution, but it is quite enough for high-quality selfies. The 3120 mAh battery allows for a long time work without recharging, operating speed is guaranteed by the medium-power Snapdragon 425 processor. The model is made in a plastic case.
The cheapest of all phones in this rating. The cost is only 4900 rubles. The technical characteristics are as follows: 5.5-inch screen, 13 megapixel internal camera and 5 megapixel front camera, quad-core MTK6737 processor and device user identification program using fingerprints.
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Another budget, but at the same time quite powerful smartphone, in Russia it costs 6,300 rubles, and in China you can order for 4500.
The model went on sale in August 2016 and immediately became quite popular. The phone has the following technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, runs on Android 6, 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM, it is possible to connect additional card memory.
The phone supports two SIM cards. There are also two cameras: a main 8 megapixel and a front 3 megapixel. The model supports 4 LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20.
The phone is in the middle price range and costs owners about 16,000 rubles. On AliExpress it can be purchased for 11,300 rubles, new in packaging with global Russified firmware.
Moreover, its technical characteristics are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM;
- Very decent cameras: 12 MP Sony IMX386 and 5 megapixels.
- Powerful 10-core processor from MTK;
- Supports 4g internet;
- 3060 mAh battery.
One of the leaders among Chinese smartphones with a powerful 6000 mAh battery. The model allows you to work in talk mode for 45 hours, in standby mode battery life increases to 15 days, you can listen to music without recharging for about 35 hours. This smartphone belongs to the budget category, the average cost in Russia is a little more than 10,000 rubles.
In China you can order from 8,000 rubles here.
This smartphone was the first from China to hit foreign markets. Its advantages include its light weight, only 168 grams. Also among the advantages is support for 4 generation networks, which provide fast internet at any point and the presence of an event indicator.
The absence of a fingerprint sensor should be considered a comparative inconvenience, since in the event of theft, anyone can easily use the device and the fact that the model does not include the ability to connect an additional memory slot.
For some clients this is an inconvenience, but most are accustomed to having the internal resources of the model.
Brief characteristics:
- 5.5 inch FHD resolution display;
- 32 gigabytes of internal memory;
- 3 GB RAM;
- Supports Internet 4g B1/3/7;
- 3000 mAh battery.
And all this at the lowest price on AliExpress for 8300 rubles.
A powerful phablet for those who would like to have everything at once and are willing to pay for it. Thanks to the 8-core processor, the phone provides high performance. The device supports two SIM cards, which is convenient for business people, since you can use one phone for both work and personal purposes.
The main camera of the phone is 13 megapixels and the front one is 5 megapixels. Screen 6.44 inches Full HD 1920×1080 pixels, 3050 mAh battery.
The cost ranges from 13,000 to 17,000 rubles, depending on the point of sale and design features. On AliExpress the price starts from 9,300 rubles at the time of writing this article.
This is a fairly technologically advanced phone model among models costing less than 10 thousand rubles, if purchased at Ali.
Among the most significant advantages of the model, it is also necessary to mention a powerful processor and a large battery with a capacity of 4000 ampere hours, with a device thickness of only 8.1 mm. Most users will also appreciate the ability to quickly charge the gadget.
Xiaomi redme note 3 Pro SE 32 GB
The device of this model is the best solution for those who would like to have a phone with big screen 5.5 inches (1920 x 1080 pixels), good resolution and good performance. The advantages of the device also include a capacious 4000 mAh battery and the ability to support two SIM cards.
Among the shortcomings of the phone, we can mention that it will not be possible to quickly charge the device. The model is considered budget, the average cost is around 10,000 rubles, Chinese sites You can order it even cheaper.
In this review, we looked at the main models of Chinese smartphones, which, in our opinion, are quite interesting in terms of price-quality-performance ratio. The main conclusion that can be drawn is that the price of gadgets on Chinese sites is much lower, this is due to the fact that you do not have to overpay for transport costs, customs clearance, etc.
For those who would like to purchase a high-quality smartphone, we recommend using the aliexpress website, where the catalog is presented and the main characteristics of the models are described. With its help you can buy gadgets much cheaper.
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Looking for the best smartphone at an attractive price? We present to your attention the top most powerful smartphones 2016 at an affordable price offered by the Chinese market.
This list is based on AnTuTu results. Although this test does not reflect the global picture, it is still one of the effective ways to quantify the performance of devices.
Equipped with a processorHuawei HiSilicon Kirin 950/955. Considering the last line of the rating, it does demonstrate lower performance compared to its competitors, but this is not an obstacle to purchase. 94,164 points on AnTuTu is considered a very authoritative score in 2016.
The model comes in 3 versions:
1080p screen / 4GB RAM / 32GB / Kirin 950 processor, price - 2299 yuan (352 USD);
1080p screen / 4GB RAM / 32GB / Kirin 950 processor, price - 2499 yuan (383 USD);
1440p screen / 4GB RAM / 64GB / Kirin 955 processor, price - 2799 yuan (42 USD).
9th place - LeEco Le 2 Pro X625 (94,345 points)
Very close in characteristics to Huawei Honor V8 is the LeEco Le 2 Pro smartphone. It boasts a Mediatek Helio X25 processor, which is the most powerful Mediatek CPU available in the market today.
LeEco Le 2 Pro was the first smartphone to abandon the 3.5 mm jack standard in favor of USB Type-C. The smartphone is also equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 4 GB random access memory LPDDR3 and 32 GB eMMC5.1 built-in memory.
8th place - Meizu Pro 6 (96,756 points)
Similar to LeEco Le 2 Pro X625 Meizu smartphone Pro 6 is powered by MTK Helio X25. The Meizu flagship, which was announced in early April, caused some controversy due to smaller capacity battery (2650 mAh) compared to the previous Meizu device (Pro 5 - 3050 mAh) and a less efficient processor.
Other characteristics include a 5.2-inch 1920x1080 screen with 3D technology, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB/64 GB of internal memory.
7th place - ZUK Z2 (129,076 points)
First in this list smartphone, which is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The flagship smartphone of the young company (a subsidiary of Lenovo) includes a 5-inch Full HD display, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory, 8 MP front camera and a 13 megapixel main camera. 
6th place - ZTE Axon 7 (132,217 points)
ZTE AXON 7 is currently available for sale in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom via Amazon.
Axon 7 is the latest powerful model in ZTE's flagship Axon line. Used Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 820, 4 GB RAM, 20 MP main camera with PDAF, OIS, aperture (F / 1.8). 
5th place - Xiaomi Mi 5 (136,497 points)
Xiaomi Mi 5 was announced at the last MWC and ranks 5th in the ranking. 5.15-inch display made by Xiaomi, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 16 MP IMX298 camera made by Sony with 4-axis OIS and sapphire lens, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory.
The chinese smartphone was the most powerful according to AnTuTu in the first quarter of 2016.
4th place - ZUK Z2 Pro (136,853 points)
ZUK Z2 Pro is Lenovo's second flagship model this year. Features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 13 MP camera with OIS and F/1.8 aperture. 
3rd place - LeEco Le Max 2 (138,026 points)
An impressive 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, as well as a Snapdragon 820 processor. The model from LeEco is one of the most powerful devices on the market. Among other characteristics, a 2K 515ppi display, a 21 MP camera (F2.0 IMX230) with OIS, a Qualcomm processor, the ability fast charging 3.0.
2nd place - Vivo Xplay 5 (138,706 points)
Vivo Xplay 5 is obviously one of the most powerful smartphones made in China considering its high score. Similar to LeEco Le Max 2, the user has 6 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.
Other characteristics include 128 GB of internal memory and an innovative cooling system used to reduce the core temperature of the smartphone by up to 10 degrees. 
1st place - OnePlus 3 (140,288 points)
The OnePlus 3, which costs just $399, comes with a 5.5-inch optical AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Gorilla Glass 4, 16 MP IMX298 camera made by Sony with F/2.0 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 4K video, RAW support.
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The whole half of 2016 has already passed, which means it’s time to take stock and name the best of this year. Galagram brings to your attention the top 10 best smartphones from China, in our rating we considered both flagships and mid-rangers with state employees and chose the most successful models. Go!
1 LeEco Le 2 Max
Main characteristics
- display 5.7″ inches, 2K
- RAM 4/6 GB
- flash memory 64 GB
- battery 3100 mAh
- price $390
Le 2 Max is the most advanced flagship from the new line of smartphones from the Chinese company LeEco (). The phone is equipped with a large 5.7″ inch 2K display, as well as the flagship Snapdragon 820 processor from Qualcomm with a clock frequency of 2.15 GHz.
And in the AnTuTu benchmark, LeEco Le 2 Max scores a record 143,400 points, which is even more than Xiaomi Mi5. The main feature of this Chinese monster (and the entire Le 2 line) was the lack of a 3.5 mm audio output, but the manufacturer has released USB Type-C compatible headphones that can reproduce real FLAC audio format via a two-way connector.
2 Xiaomi Mi5
Main characteristics
- display 5.15″ inches, Full HD
- processor 4 cores, 64-bit Snapdragon 820
- RAM 3/4/6 GB
- flash memory 32/64/128 GB
- battery 3000 mAh
- OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + MIUI 9
- price $300
Xiaomi Mi5 is undoubtedly one of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016, because with top-end hardware it is also one of the most affordable Chinese flagships with a price tag of $300. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 chip and 3/4/6 GB of RAM to choose from, with 128 GB of flash memory available in the top version and 32/64 in the base and mid-range Mi5 models.
This smartphone has perhaps best camera on the market - 16 MP Sony IMX 298 with 4-axis image stabilization (OIS). Pictures on Mi5 are clear, and videos are free from shaky hands thanks to optical stabilization.
3 Meizu M3 Note
Main characteristics
- display 5.5″ inches, Full HD
- Helio P10 processor from MediaTek
- RAM 2/3 GB
- flash memory 16/32 GB
- battery 4100 mAh
- OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + Flyme OS
- price $123/$155
Meizu M3 Note is not a super flagship, but it made it into our guide to the best Chinese smartphones due to the excellent ratio of design, price and filling. The M3 Note was released in 2016 and has all the features of similar smartphones paired with a cool design.
The smartphone has a metal body, a fingerprint scanner, a 5.5″ inch IPS Full HD display and a 4100 mAh battery. The Chinese runs on a powerful Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. There are several body colors, and the user interface (UI) is based on the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.
4 Bluboo Picasso
Main characteristics
- display 5.0″ inches, HD
- processor MT6580 from MTK
- RAM 2 GB
- flash memory 16 GB
- battery 2500 mAh
- OS version Android 5.1 + Launcher 3
- price $60-70
A bright representative of budget employees, the Bluboo Picasso is equipped with a weak MediaTek MT6580 process, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory. What's so special about it? This is perhaps the best Chinese budget phone that works well and costs only 60-70 dollars.
5 ZUK Z2
Main characteristics
- display 5.0″ inches, Full HD
- Snapdragon 820 processor
- RAM 4 GB
- flash memory 64 GB
- battery 3500 mAh
- price $310
ZUK Z2 is the main competitor to the Mi5 smartphone; it runs on the same hardware platform (Snapdragon 820 + 4 GB RAM) and costs about $310 in China. Its dimensions are even more compact than the Mi5, and the display has a diagonal of 5″ inches and Full HD resolution, respectively, the dots per inch density of the ZUK Z2 is also higher.
If the ZUK Z1 was not the company's most successful smartphone, then the ZUK Z2 can honestly be called one of the best Chinese smartphones released in 2016. This advanced phone has a two-way USB Type-C output for charging and syncing, as well as a 3.5mm audio output, unlike the LeEco Le Max 2.
6 UMi Super
Main characteristics
- display 5.5″ inches, Full HD, IPS, 2.5D, Sharp
- Helio P10 processor from MediaTek, 2.0 GHz per core
- RAM 4 GB
- flash memory 32 GB
- microSD yes, up to 256 GB
- cameras: main Panasonic 13 MP, front 5 MP
- battery 4000 mAh
- OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- price about $210
UMi Super is the newest smartphone of all those listed, just recently. The device is equipped with a 5.5″ inch display with Full HD resolution from Shartp and is powered by a Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz. RAM in UMi Super is 4 GB, and flash memory is 32 GB.
The flagship uses only branded components, including cameras made by Samsung and Panasonic. The UMi Super battery capacity is 4000 mAh. With a $210 price tag that will likely drop soon after the hype, this is one of the best Chinese smartphones on the market. Moreover, in terms of the totality of its characteristics, UMi Super can compete even with A-brands.
7 Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro
Main characteristics
- display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
- Snapdragon 616 processor
- RAM 3 GB
- flash memory 32 GB
- microSD yes, hybrid slot
- battery 4100 mAh
- OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + MIUI 7
- price about $150
Redmi 3 Pro is the top version in the line of compact and budget smartphones from Xiaomi. Despite its budget focus, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is one of the most convenient and powerful Chinese phones. The smartphone runs on a Qualcomm processor and is equipped with 3 GB of RAM. The flash drive here is installed at 32 GB, there is also a hybrid slot for microSD cards memory or operator SIM.
All this power fits into a compact metal body; Redmi 3 Pro is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner for greater security of personal data. Redmi 3 Pro runs Xiaomi's own MIUI 7 OS, but the device will soon be updated to the latest version. A smartphone costs about $150-160 in China.
8 Doogee X5 Max
Main characteristics
- display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
- processor MTK6580
- RAM 1 GB
- flash memory 8 GB
- microSD yes
- cameras: main 13 MP, front 5 MP
- battery 4000 mAh
- OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- price about $65
X5 Max from Doogee is a typical representative; with a fairly compact size, it is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, a scanner and a 5″ inch HD display.
The smartphone has frankly little RAM and flash memory, namely 1 GB and 8 GB of memory, but it works on latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow and costs only $65 in Chinese stores, almost 2.5 times less than Redmi 3 Pro.
9 Moto G4 Play
Main characteristics
- display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
- Snapdragon 410 processor
- RAM 2 GB
- flash memory 16 GB
- cameras: main 8 MP, front 5 MP
- battery 2800 mAh
- OS version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- price about $100
Since Lenovo bought Motorola, the company's devices can now be considered Chinese and added to our ranking of the best smartphones. Moto G4 Play is a budget phone that is built on the Snapdragon 410 platform from Qualcomm. It has 2/16 GB of RAM and flash memory, respectively, and also costs about $100-120.
This phone has support for 2 SIM cards, as well as a 4G module. There is a 2800 mAh battery installed inside, and the most interesting thing is the OS version, Moto G4 Play runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
10 Meizu Pro 6
Main characteristics
- display 5.2″ inches, SUPER AMOLED, Full HD
- Helio X25 processor
- RAM 4 GB LPDDR3
- flash memory 32/64 GB
- cameras: main 21.16 MP, front 5 MP
- battery 2560 mAh
- OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + Flyme 5.2
- price about $385/430
Meizu Pro 6 is perhaps the most anticipated flagship of 2016, the smartphone has an excellent design and a fly in the ointment in the form of a 2560 mAh battery. Despite this, Meizu Pro 6 is one of the most successful choices among Chinese smartphones in 2016.
Its display has 3D Press technology, which means that Meizu screen Pro 6 is pressure sensitive, and another coordinate has been added to smartphone control. The Chinese flagship is powered by the Helio X25 processor, while this is an exclusive chip created specifically for Meizu Pro 6. The smartphone camera has LED flash for 10 LEDs.
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. Studying technical parameters, popularity, owner reviews and price component 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. Worthy alternatives to Redmi 4X price segment up to 10 thousand rubles is simply not possible. 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 no other smartphone that for 26 thousand rubles will give you top processor Snapdragon 835, tons of memory, stereo speakers and excellent battery life are not on the market. 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
OnePlus 5 – the smartphone is good, 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, pure Android version 7.1.1, the best camera among Chinese flagships, which pleases not only with high-quality pictures, but also with lightning-fast operating speed, as well as an AMOLED display, which has a positive effect on the autonomy of the gadget. One of the advantages of One Plus 5 is the presence of a traditional 3.5 headphone jack.
Motorola Moto Z2 Play
After the American brand Motorola was bought by Lenovo, the once iconic company can safely be included in the camp of Chinese manufacturers - all Lenovo smartphones now they come out 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 with expandability, 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 the MediaTek MT6737 processor, equipped with a 5.5-inch HD screen, 16/3 GB of memory, 13/5 MP cameras, an NFC chip and, most importantly, a 5000 mAh battery. Among the shortcomings of the E4 Plus, we highlight the solid body weight of 200 grams, as a result of which it cannot be recommended for purchase by fragile girls.
Moto E Gen.4 Plus
Ulefone Power 2
The smartphone has a stylish design, which with its front panel resembles devices from Meizu (the multifunctional Home key is also present here), and the back side - flagship HTC 10. The 6050 mAh battery is the main trump card of Ulefone Power 2; it is enough for 3 days of active use of the gadget. Performance and display are typical for inexpensive Chinese devices, but the cameras here are terrible, so mobile photography lovers should avoid this smartphone side.
Fly FS554 Power Plus
While most of the smartphones in our rating will have to be ordered somewhere and waited, the Fly FS554 Power Plus can be purchased at almost any local store cellular communications. At the same time, for a price of 10 thousand rubles, this is a very decent smartphone with a 5.5” FullHD display, MediaTek MT6737T chipset, 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 5000 mAh battery. You can take it with confidence.
Fly FS554 Power Plus
Frameless Chinese smartphones
Chinese manufacturers have never forgotten that modern smartphone– this is not only powerful productive hardware and a capacious battery, but also an image accessory. The last factor is directly related to the design of the device, so we present to your attention a rating of frameless new Chinese smartphones for the 2017 model year.
Leagoo KIICAA Mix
KIICAA Mix is a representative of a countless group of smartphones that copy the design of the flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix. At a price several times lower than the original, it can offer an almost identical design and relatively good hardware (5.5’’ FHD display from Sharp, MT6750T chipset, 32/3 GB of memory, 13+2 and 13 MP cameras, 2930 mAh battery). The pitfalls are the location of the main speaker, which causes poor audibility of the interlocutor, and the absence of brightness/proximity sensors and a 3.5 mm jack, while the adapter required to connect headphones is not included. However, taking into account the low price of 6 tr. it's not critical.
Leagoo KIICAA Mix
Doogee Mix
Doogee Mix is a smartphone from the same opera. It outperforms its Leagoo counterpart due to 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 - the crude Doogee Mix firmware, with numerous bugs, can cause quite a few headaches for the owner of the device, so before buying a device you should weigh the pros and cons.
UMIDIGI Crystal
UMIDIGI Crystal stands out from its analogues with its interface - it runs on an almost pure Android 7.0 shell, as a result of which using this smartphone is much more pleasant than other Chinese ones with trashy OS. The characteristics are also not bad - MT6750T, 64/4 GB of memory, IZGO screen from Sharp and dual camera. For a price of 100 dollars - not bad.
Bluboo S1
Bluboo S1 is positioned as a more expensive device, which is evident in the build quality and materials - the smartphone body is covered with glass not only on the front, but also on the back. The heart of the smart phone is the powerful Helio P25 processor, memory – 64/4 GB. Owners of Bluboo S1 attribute weak cameras and quiet sound from the main speaker, the pluses are a cool display and stylish appearance.
Maze Alpha
Maze Alpha is the best frameless Chinese smartphone that can be bought in the price segment of about 10 thousand rubles. This is a well-built device with 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 an 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 V USB mode OTG, 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 at Russian market You can buy their smartphones only on AlieExpress, and if this doesn’t scare you, then Le Max 2 – in terms of price/performance ratio, will be an ideal choice. For less than 15 thousand, you can get a smartphone with a 5.7-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 64/6 GB of memory, 21 and 8 MP cameras, and a 3100 mAh battery. Le Max 2 pulls any toys on maximum settings graphics, takes good photographs, records 4K video, but does not have a 3.5mm jack and an NFC chip.
The most expensive Chinese smartphones
The top most expensive Chinese smartphones traditionally include products from the most famous brands from the Middle Kingdom. Their technical characteristics are truly impressive, so these popular phablets are able to compete with devices from famous world manufacturers. We present to our readers a rating of the most expensive smartphones from China.
Mi Mix 2
Mi Mix 2 is a continuation of the cult smartphone from Xiaomi, which became the reason for the appearance on the market of all the frameless crafts we are considering above. The second generation Mi Mix increased autonomy, received an adequate earpiece, and retained top-end technical characteristics. This is an excellent fashion smartphone that evokes the same “wow” effect that can be bought for 30-35 thousand rubles.
Meizu Pro 7
The flagship from Meizu does not sport the now fashionable frameless design, but takes a different approach - additional screen on the rear panel, which displays notifications and other useful information, including an image when using the main camera for selfies.
The smartphone is great in terms of photo capabilities, sound quality and software, but loses to other flagships in screen quality and lack of NFC. The latter is a serious criticism of a top-end smartphone, but it’s worth considering that the Meizu Pro 7 costs cheaper than analogues– 20-25 thousand rubles.
Axon M
Another unusual smartphone is a transformer from ZTE, which consists of two panels with 5.2-inch FHD screens, which when folded out forms a kind of tablet. The Axon M is equipped with a not-so-top-end Snapdragon 820 processor, but it does have a dedicated AKM4962 DAC, which makes the smartphone sound amazing in headphones. Only the battery raises serious questions; its capacity is a modest 3180 mAh, which is frankly not enough for the active use of a gadget with two screens. Price: $725.
Razer Phone
The parade of unusual Chinese continues with the Razer Phone - the first “gaming” smartphone on the market, which is aimed at an audience of gamers. The gadget is equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, 64/8 GB of memory, stereo speakers, a dedicated 24-bit DAC and an amplifier for each speaker. But the main feature of this smart device is the 5.7-inch display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides an extremely smooth picture when playing any content. The Razer Phone costs $700.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Let's move on from unusual models to real premium ones. Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the most expensive Chinese flagship of 2017. The smartphone, priced at 800 euros, is stuffed with everything possible - there is more powerful hardware, a 6-inch 2K OLED display, dust and moisture protection, stereo speakers, cameras from Leica and, what makes the manufacturer itself stand out - a separate processor for implementation 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 at the same time it does not have any weaknesses, which can ruin 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 smartphone 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. 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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Until recently, when people heard the phrase “Chinese smartphones,” they imagined cheap, broken counterfeits of original devices. Now China produces its own original smartphones and supplies them to the world market. Well-known companies that occupied this niche earlier have to crowd out and give way to competitors who take advantage of their equipment and, most importantly, their budget. Chinese gadgets win nominations, become leaders in ratings, and they simply have many fans around the world. In this article you will learn about the most rated Chinese smartphones of almost the past 2016.
The first on our list will be the new generation smartphone Oukitel K6000 Pro. This is a good Chinese smartphone with a powerful 6000mAh battery, excellent performance hardware, a display showing in FullHD resolution, a new operating system and a newfangled “trick” in the form of a fingerprint scanner. In addition to these undoubted advantages, Oukitel has a relatively low price. This is a great option for long trips or intense work, not only thanks to the high-capacity battery, but also thanks to the ability to charge other devices from the smartphone itself.
- New operating system– Android 6.0
- Supports two SIM cards
- Fingerprint's scanner
- Very powerful battery– 6000 mAh
- High-quality sound from speakers
- Does not support memory cards above 64GB
- The memory card and the second SIM card are inserted into the same place
Average price for Oukitel K6000 Pro: 9.6k rubles.
Another device that was not accidentally included in our ranking of the best 2016 is the original and laconic Doogee F7 Pro. The smartphone stands out significantly from other competitors with its 5.7-inch diagonal, but you can’t even call it a “shovel” - the designers thought about this too and made the frames around the screen almost invisible. Thus, this smartphone is very close to tablets, that is, tablets, which means that the owner will probably want to use it for work and for entertainment. The developers equipped Doogee with a powerful 64-core processor, large memory and a FullHD screen, so it is ideal for any activity.
- FullHD screen with 5.7 inch diagonal
- A fairly powerful 4000mAh battery
- Fingerprint sensor;
- High resolution rear camera;
- Video shooting in 4K
- The resolution when shooting panoramas is greatly reduced
- Night video also has poor resolution
- Does not support memory cards
Average price for Doogee F7 Pro: 13k rubles.
If you were interested in powerful Chinese smartphones, then UlefonePower is definitely for you. This excellent device has the largest autonomy among those presented in this top: battery power is 6050 mAh. In addition to a strong battery, the smartphone has a fairly nice design, a high-quality display, a fingerprint scanner and a not very modern 13MP camera. What’s depressing is that UlefonePower is not at all intended for professional work or entertainment: games on the phone will slow down, and important programs open for a long time. This is exactly what can be said. That it is more suitable for those who are looking for a very durable and simple device with Internet access and good protection.
- The display has good resolution
- Good sound from speakers
- Very powerful battery
- Battery charges quickly
- Fingerprint's scanner
- Both cameras and flash sometimes fail
- Weaker than its competitors in terms of performance
Average price for Ulefone Power: 9.5k rubles.
This device is quite simple, but very convenient and budget-friendly. UMiTouch has a very nice design, a good screen and a very high quality camera for the money. Even though it is not very powerful for active work, will not “pull” the latest top games, but you can definitely be sure that it will work at any time, because UMiTouch has a very long battery life. This Chinese smartphone is not as simple as it seems at first glance, which is why we recommend it.
- New generation operating system Android 6
- Fingerprint scanner
- Great battery power
- An excellent camera for its price, shooting in different modes
- The processor is not powerful enough for demanding games
- Little memory
Average price for UMi Touch: 9.2k rubles.
Another Chinese smartphone with a good camera and battery that deserves a place on our list is the Elephone R9. In addition to autonomy and clear photographs, the Elephone R9 can give its owner high performance and productivity. Also, the design of the device meets all current trends, and the body is very durable, because it is made of metal. However, the smartphone cannot boast of long-term battery life. It is perfect for office work because it is ready for hard work, easy to use and has a fast charging function.
- Fingerprint's scanner
- Metal body
- Innovative durable 3D curved glass
- Screen with a large diagonal and FULL-HD expansion
- Small battery capacity
- Not enough built-in memory
Average price for Elephone R9: 14k rubles.
Next up is the best Chinese smartphone of 2016, the price and quality of which are in perfect balance. Don’t think that the price of 20 thousand is too high, because this device is equipped with the most advanced system, has a processor that pulls out programs running on a PC, a protected shock-resistant case, a fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function, and usually comes with a memory card. The smartphone has decent dimensions, which allow it to be classified as a tablet.
- Very professional QHD display with IPS Quantum panel
- Six-core processor
- Housing with metal elements
- Two layers of glass
- The camera has laser autofocus and stabilizer
- Dual front camera
- Not the most powerful battery for such a “filling”
- At the very beginning of sales, there were about 15% of defective smartphones of this model.
Average price for LG V10: 20k rubles.
And the final one in our ranking of Chinese smartphones is the Microsoft Lumia 950 - a smartphone from the well-known Microsoft companies and Nokia, which speaks for itself. Only its very high price prevents us from calling this device the best. It has all the main “goodies” of Microsoft: a strong top-end processor, a high-resolution display, a camera that shoots at the level of exorbitantly expensive iPhones, great battery life and, of course, operating Windows system 10. By the way, it is this operating system that distinguishes Lumiya from its competitors: Windows 10 allows the smartphone to perform the functions of a PC, and the excellent equipment of the phone makes this PC as powerful as gaming ones. In addition, Windows 10 developers are constantly introducing new useful features and expanding the capabilities of the phone, which is why it’s worth trying this device and feeling the innovation in your hands.
- Display with QHD resolution and AMOLED matrix;
- The processor has eight cores
- Camera 20MP
- Fast charging function
- Two SIM card slots
- Continuum, turning a smartphone into a pocket PC
- The design of the case and its materials do not meet the latest trends
- High price
Average price for Microsoft Lumia 950: 25k rubles.
Summing up, we can say that there were quite a few new products, and especially good new products, this year. Some models amaze with their power, some are very durable, and some are simply pleasant to hold in your hands. The most budget option turned out to be a simple but hard-working UMiTouch. The LG V10 can rightfully be considered the most balanced and innovative smartphone of 2016. However, the choice is yours, so good luck with your choice!
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