When choosing a smartphone, buyers usually study the models famous manufacturers. They can be understood. After all, it is believed that brands have a more responsible attitude to production, and therefore better quality materials and programs. But in Lately More and more consumers are paying attention to the Chinese market. As it turned out, equipment from Chinese manufacturers can be no worse, and even better in quality and more accessible to the average person.

Our top 10 includes smartphones that ranked high in the 2016 ranking. We will consider devices with approximately the same parameters, which, according to buyers, received the highest rating in terms of price-quality ratio.

All you have to do is make a choice based on your budget.

10 Elephone P8000

This model is an excellent choice of a powerful smartphone at an affordable price. A high-quality display with excellent viewing angles, high performance without unnecessary lags, clear and pleasant sound in headphones - all these are the main advantages for purchasing it. The capacitive battery provides long work, but at the same time has heavy weight. Therefore, it is more suitable for the male half.

Elephone P8000 may become warm during heavy gaming. The camera shoots well in daylight conditions. The recessed camera eye is protected from scratches during use. Good screen, sufficient power and a large battery make it the best choice among similar smartphones.

Pros:

  • Battery capacity.
  • Good color rendition.
  • Affordable price.
  • Excellent performance.

Minuses:

  • Build quality (there are some gaps in parts).
  • The LED on the Home button is too bright.
  • Poor quality of photos.

9 Meizu M3s 16 Gb


Smartphones from this manufacturer have recently become the most popular. After all, reviews previous users mostly positive. The stylish metal body with rounded edges and compact size makes it easy to use.

A high-quality display with a good range of brightness adjustment allows you to work with it in any conditions. An 8-core processor provides faster graphics performance. The SIM card tray is hybrid, also suitable for a memory card. To get rid of freezes and lags, you need to select a performance power mode in the settings.

With the right skill, you can take pretty high-quality pictures. For night shooting, it is better to use manual mode. Meizu M3s 16 Gb doesn't offer anything special, but its quality and performance make it a desirable purchase.

Pros:

  • Capacious battery.
  • 64 GB of internal memory.
  • Great price.
  • Stylish and comfortable.

Minuses:

  • Weak camera in poor lighting.
  • Quiet speaker.

8 Elephone S3


Stylish design and frameless screen will not go unnoticed this model smartphone. The metal case and high-quality assembly without unnecessary gaps and backlashes ensure reliable use of this device. It does not slip and conducts heat well.

Compact size allows for comfortable one-handed use. The viewing angles are ideal, the picture is readable from any angle. The 13 MP camera allows you to take good photos with the proper settings. A loud speaker will prevent it from being unheard.

Fast response and decent performance allow it to be used in gaming modes. To expand the memory you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card. Elephone S3 is a stable and high-quality device.

Pros:

  • Stylish design and excellent build quality.
  • Compact size with decent screen.
  • No unnecessary applications.
  • Nice price with decent parameters.

Minuses:

  • Discharges quickly.
  • It's getting warm.

7 Lenovo Vibe K5


Despite the standard design of this smartphone, it contains many advantages. The aluminum body with plastic inserts ensures reliable operation and fits nicely in the hand. For music lovers, there are stereo speakers with Dolby sound on the rear panel.

The fast processor copes well with 3D games. Many pre-installed applications will not let you get bored, and 16 GB of memory will allow you to download a sufficient number of programs. The expansion slot supports cards up to 32 GB. Lenovo Vibe K5 supports 3G and 4G networks.

The main 13-megapixel camera comes with autofocus and LED flash. It will provide good photos in natural light. The front camera will take high-quality selfies. It comes with a bumper and protective film.

Pros:

  • Excellent color rendition.
  • High quality photos.
  • Fast processor.
  • Dolby sound.
  • Stylish design.

Minuses:

  • There is no backlight for touch buttons.
  • Problems with some software.

6 Xiaomi Redmi 3


An unusual stylish design, a non-removable battery and an affordable price put this model at a high position in the ranking of desirable smartphones. The back metal panel makes it more reliable in operation. And the proposed colors (gold, silver and gray) will suit both male and female audiences.

Stable operation of the interface, good autonomy, and the ability to use two SIM cards are reliable assistants in daily use. The memory is not loaded with useless gadgets. Xiaomi Redmi 3 is rightfully considered the best budget smartphone this year.

Pros:

  • Screen parameters at a high level.
  • Long lasting battery.
  • Budget price.
  • Good camera.

Minuses:

  • Built-in battery.
  • Slippery.

5 Ulefone Power


Fun and attractive design plastic case and tempered glass with factory protective film give this smartphone rigor and reliability. The 13 megapixel camera will provide good quality photos in excellent lighting. High-quality hardware can easily run even modern 3D games, but you can’t play at maximum effects. SIM cards work alternately.

The 6050 mAh battery lasts up to 2-3 days, even in the most active mode. Offered in an excellent package: headphones, silicone case, OTG cable, replacement film. Ulefone Power the best choice in its price segment.

Pros:

  • Bright display.
  • Battery capacity.
  • High performance.
  • Good equipment.

Minuses:

  • A bit heavy.
  • It gets very hot.
  • Poor sound quality.

4 ZUK Z1


ZUK Z1 is an excellent smartphone for your price segment. Stylish design and pleasant tactile sensations make it a desirable purchase. The battery capacity is more than 4000, a good display and support for 2 SIM cards, which is still needed for the average user.

The presence of 64 GB of memory is an undoubted advantage of this model. And 3 GB of RAM and a fast processor will delight you with excellent performance. The 8 MP front camera will delight you with excellent images during video calls. This smartphone is an ideal option when choosing from those offered on the market, the performance of which matches the price.

Pros:

  • User-friendly design.
  • Good performance.
  • The battery lasts a long time.
  • Fast fingerprint scanner.

Minuses:

  • The main camera is of average quality.
  • Sometimes it gets warm.

3 LeEco Le 2 Max


The 8 mm wide all-metal housing without plastic imitations ensures reliable, comfortable operation. The build quality and parts are at an excellent level. Everything is carefully adjusted, no creaks or gaps are observed. When the smartphone is not active, the glass seems to have no frames. A bright and clear image is a nice bonus when watching movies or playing games.

The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the smartphone, which is very convenient. It provides higher recognition accuracy, identifying the fingerprint even if the fingers are wet. LeEco Le 2 Max supports two SIM cards.

A powerful processor and 6 GB of RAM allow applications to fly. The built-in memory of 64 GB is enough for a lot, so there is no slot for a memory card. Fast charging function implemented. It only takes him 30 minutes to quickly restore his energy supply.

Pros:

  • Perfect image quality.
  • Good camera.
  • High performance.
  • High quality build.
  • Fast charging.

Minuses:

  • Weak battery.
  • Software support.

2 Meizu MX5 16 Gb


Meizu MX5 16 Gb is a beautiful metal smartphone with a bunch of newfangled things. This non-collapsible model is made from a single piece of metal, according to the manufacturers. Available in 4 colors. The presence of fingerprint recognition makes unlocking more convenient. Depending on the environment, the screen brightness is automatically adjusted.

You can play without problems even on maximum settings. The battery has excellent battery life and can work for up to 2 days in normal mode. The front camera provides excellent selfie quality. SIM cards work alternately. The root installed out of the box allows you to manage settings without restrictions.

Pros:

  • High charging speed.
  • Large screen with excellent images.
  • The battery lasts up to 2 days.
  • High-quality case materials.

Minuses:

  • Slippery.
  • The back panel is easily soiled.

1 OnePlus OnePlus3 64 Gb


This device can proudly be called a gaming device. A powerful processor, AMOLED display, no freezing or overheating guarantee convenient use. A thin and light body made of high-quality materials fits perfectly in the hand and is suitable for lovers of stylish and impressive models.

The front panel is made of modern safety glass. There is a fingerprint scanner built into the central button at the bottom of the screen. OnePlus OnePlus3 64 GB is the most powerful smartphone on the market at the moment. Fast performance, instant application loading and not overloaded unnecessary programs operating system are its undeniable advantages.

Manufacturers support the phone using firmware, which allows you to deal with minor issues. Music lovers will like it due to the excellent sound of the speakers.

Pros:

  • Very fast response.
  • Reliable aluminum housing.
  • Fast charging.
  • Good software support.
  • Loud speaker.

Minuses:

  • There is no memory card slot.
  • Poor quality of night photography.
  • Protruding camera eye.

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 internal memory devices 64 or 128 GB depending on 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.

Buy this device you can from a trusted seller on Aliexpress here Here.

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.

Model with wide screen 5.7 inches, works for operating system Android version 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-core Snapdragon 821 processor, the model is the best in 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. In general, the technical specifications correspond price category: 5,5 inch screen, internal and front-camera, as well as a scanner for user identification and protection mobile device by 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 clearest HD color reproduction, the penultimate version of Android, 16 GB internal memory 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 medium-power Snapdragon processor 425. 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.

You can buy it here Here.

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 powerful battery at 6000 mAh. 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 The best decision for those who would like to have a phone with big screen 5.5 inches (1920 by 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 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.

I hope the review was useful to you, if so, we invite you to subscribe to our blog, it will contain the most helpful information, dedicated to mobile gadgets. We will monitor the Chinese smartphone market in 2017 and compile new ratings of mobile devices.

Dear readers, today we present to your attention the best Chinese smartphones of 2017. I think there is no need to explain why this TOP 10 rating best phones we dedicated specifically to devices from the Middle Kingdom. Chinese companies have grown in recent years from producers of second-rate crafts into giant holdings and pioneers in many fields.

Numerous companies with enviable regularity present the market with one new product after another, generating the highest competition, which, ultimately, gives us budget smartphones with decent characteristics, as well as flagship solutions at affordable prices.

We decided to divide the TOP 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2017 into two equal parts:

  1. The first category includes high-quality phones, the price of which is within 10,000 rubles, and in general terms they fall under the definition of a budget device;
  2. in the second, flagship solutions from manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom were identified.

So, we believe that none of the readers will leave without a new smartphone.

Budget best Chinese smartphones priced up to 10,000 rubles – rating from the site

Well, let's start with the best budget Chinese smartphones, which are incredibly popular. In the TOP 10 rating of 2017, we included a couple of phones that already boast high sales, and several more models are new to the market, but will undoubtedly become hits. Let's begin!

Oukitel U 15 Pro is the best budget Chinese smartphone with 3 GB of RAM

Oukitel is, as you may have heard, a third-tier company. Why did its devices make it into the best Chinese smartphones? The manufacturer, despite the opinion of many experts, is not going to stay at the bottom of the market for long, introducing a new smartphone almost every month.

The company cannot yet boast of sophisticated flagships with the best hardware, but it has presented quite a few high-quality budget devices. There is one and very cheap representative Oukitel C 5 Pro, which for 3,500 rubles (sellers price) flaunts support for 4G and 2 GB of RAM. There is also a long-lived smartphone Oukitel K 6000 Pro, which provides up to 4 days of battery life.

However, we selected something in between - Oukitel U15 Pro. A new Chinese smartphone that began selling at the end of last year. As befits a good budget smartphone, the U15 Pro attracted users with its affordable price, which is complemented by good characteristics. The all-metal smartphone surpasses many competitors in this price segment in terms of memory capacity - we have royal 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM for an inexpensive device.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 6.0
  • Chip: MTK6753
  • Display: 5.5”, HD
  • Memory capacity: 3+32 GB
  • Cameras: 16+5 MP (interpolation)
  • Battery: 3000 mAh

Those who are not familiar with modern Chinese technology may be surprised high quality Oukitel U15 Pro build: strong metal, durable glass and good ergonomics. In your hands, the smartphone does not feel like a cheap craft. The screen is really good, even if it doesn’t have FullHD resolution: rich colors, wide viewing angles and a good oleophobic coating.

The processor is from MidiaTek and is generally considered budget solution for the lower segment, however, there are no problems with launching games, which is largely possible thanks to the 3 GB of RAM. The camera modules are not flagship level, but in normal lighting the pictures are decent. I would like more capacious battery, but this is enough for two or three days.

Sellers on AliExpress and other sites offer Oukitel U 15 Pro for purchase for about 6500-7000 rubles and, believe me, there are not many smartphones with similar characteristics in this price range.

Ulefone Power 2 – new from China with a large battery

Ulefone is a company that is similar to Oukitel in many ways. Its products are still classified as third-tier, but this may change in the near future, given the pace at which it is developing new devices. Recently Ulefone showed a new Power model 2, key feature which became a 6050 mAh battery. And the rest of the characteristics are quite impressive: there is 4 GB of RAM, the current version of Android, and a fast fingerprint scanner.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 7.0
  • Chip: MTK6750T
  • Display: 5.5”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
  • Cameras: 16+8 MP
  • Battery: 6050 mAh

Ulefone Power 2 has an all-metal body, on which only two thin plastic inserts stand out to amplify the signal. The smartphone is well assembled and feels heavy and expensive in the hand. The processor used is MTK6750T - a fairly productive representative of the line of 8-core chips from MediaTek, although there are not enough stars in the sky. But the amount of RAM is really pleasing. 4 GB is enough for absolutely any task. Ulefone Power 2 also has a lot of permanent memory - 64 GB.

The smartphone is equipped with a good 5.5-inch screen, which is covered with high-quality glass using 2.5D technology. FullHD resolution provides high-quality images without visible pixels. Below the screen we have a physical button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. Ulefone Power 2 received Android 7.0, which even some flagships will envy. The highlight of the new product, like its predecessor, is capacious battery at 6050 mAh. The manufacturer promises at least 4 days of battery life with active use.

Ulefone Power 2 undoubtedly deserves attention, which is why it was included in our TOP 10 rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017. The model can offer good autonomy, the latest version of the OS, as well as productive hardware. Sales of the phone started quite recently, and the cost is around 10,000 rubles.

Meizu U 10 is the most beautiful budget smartphone from China

The Chinese company Meizu has been delighting users with high-quality and inexpensive smartphones for many years, which regularly find themselves in various rankings of the best. Today, the U10 model is quite popular, which is ready to offer premium design and good performance for little money. The model stands out from its analogues with a glass body, which is complemented by a metal frame. Meizu U10 looks stylish and expensive.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 6.0
  • Chip: MT6750
  • Display: 5”, HD
  • Memory capacity: 2/3+16/32 GB
  • Cameras: 13+5 MP
  • Battery: 2760 mAh

So, as already noted, the Meizu U10 is housed in a glass and metal body, which together provide a solid design. The smartphone is assembled with high quality, which is also typical for other Meizu models. The display of the U10 is quite small by today's standards - 5". HD resolution, but no problems with image quality. The entire front part is covered with curved protective glass with a good oleophobic coating. According to the Meizu standard, a mechanical “Home” button is located at the bottom of the front panel, which is complemented by a fingerprint scanner.

The U 10 got the MT6750 processor from previous Meizu phones. The chip is 8-core and has a fairly powerful Mali-T860 MP2 graphics core. The user has two options for U 10 with different memory capacities: 2+16 GB or 3+16 GB. The smartphone works quickly, there are no problems with launching modern games. I received Android 6.0, on top of which the manufacturer installed the proprietary Flyme shell, which is loved by many users for its convenience and beauty. By standard, we have two cameras that take pictures of average quality. A 2760 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, although it is not the most capacious, but it is enough for a couple of days.

Meizu U10 is one of the best Chinese smartphones under 10,000 rubles, which at a low cost is pleasing to the eye external design and good to use. The price of U10 depends on the amount of memory and varies between 6500-8000 rubles.

Oukitel K 6000 Plus – the best Chinese smartphone with a powerful battery

In our ranking of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017, we decided to include another unusual device from Oukitel. K 6000 Plus went on sale the other day, replacing its predecessor – K 6000 Pro. The key feature of this line of smartphones is a capacious battery that can provide several days of battery life. In addition, the K 6000 Plus can act as a Power Bank, allowing you to charge other devices. And the rest of the specifications look interesting.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 7.0
  • Chip: MT6750T
  • Display: 5.5”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
  • Cameras: 16+8 MP
  • Battery: 6080 mAh

Oukitel K6000 Plus, like most modern smartphones, received a metal body - only plastic inserts on top and bottom, painted in the color of the main part, stand out. The assembly is good, the joints are almost invisible. The smartphone is quite large and heavy due to the capacious battery, so not everyone will find it convenient to use. The display is installed large and with high resolution. It is covered with 2.5D glass, which is fashionable nowadays and does not raise any complaints about quality. Oukitel in this model abandoned the fingerprint scanner on the back side, integrating it into the mechanical button on the front.

The K 6000 Plus is built on the MT6750T processor, which has 8 computing cores. The Mali-T860MP2 core is responsible for graphics processing. To ensure good multitasking, 4 GB of RAM is used. For the user's needs, 64 GB is provided, which can be expanded using memory cards. 16 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera with wide shooting angle. Faster than many top smartphones, the K 6000 Plus received the latest Android 7.0. Finally, the 6080 mAh battery provides autonomy for at least 4-5 days, and can also charge another user device.

Oukitel K 6000 Plus deserves the title of the best inexpensive Chinese smartphone with big battery in 2017. Now the model costs around 10,000 rubles, but the manufacturer is offering good discounts due to the start of sales, so hurry up.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 is the best balanced and affordable smartphone from China

Xiaomi has been one of the most famous and fastest growing companies in recent years. It produces absolutely any kind of electronics, from fitness bracelets to smart home systems. However, its inexpensive smartphones are especially loved by users. Recently, the company updated its line of available solutions by introducing Redmi 4, which was included in our rating of the best. It does not stand out for any one characteristic - it is a perfectly balanced model with high-quality performance.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 6.0
  • Chip: Snapdragon 430
  • Display: 5”, HD
  • Memory capacity: 2+16 GB
  • Cameras: 13+5 MP
  • Battery: 4100 mAh

Like all latest smartphones company, not counting the ultra-budget 4A, Redmi 4 is presented in a metal case, on which, if you look closely, plastic inserts are noticeable. It is impossible to find fault with the build quality – Xiaomi does not disappoint in this regard. On the back side, in addition to the camera and LED flash, the manufacturer placed the usual fingerprint scanner, and at the front below there are three navigation touch buttons. The screen is medium-sized with HD resolution, which can be called a plus, since FullHD would drain the battery much faster. The cameras have standard characteristics - 13 + 5 MP, but the pictures they take are of a decent level.

What Xiaomi is famous for is the use of fairly powerful processors even in budget smartphones. Redmi 4 is equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon 430 chip from Qualcomm. The amount of memory can be called the golden mean - 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. There are no problems with the interface freezing or launching any games. The phone works under Android control 6.0, which is likely to be updated by the manufacturer in the near future. In addition, the proprietary MIUI 8.1 shell is installed, famous for its functionality. The advantage is a capacious 4100 mAh battery, which, with a not-so-high screen resolution and an energy-efficient processor, gives up to 4 days of battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 is a universal solution for many users. The smartphone is quite powerful, attractive, and lasts a long time on one charge, and there is no price tag - around 7,500 rubles.

The best branded Chinese smartphones over 10,000 rubles in 2017 – ranking of TOP phones

Quite a few companies from China are now developing smartphones with flagship characteristics that are ready to compete with phones from famous manufacturers. However, the key feature and advantage remains the affordable price.

Xiaomi Mi 5S is a high-quality and powerful smartphone

Xiaomi, along with a bunch of budget-level smartphones, presents quite unusual and interesting flagship new products. Just look at the recent Mi MIX, which stands out very thin frames around the screen. True, the price is too high for most users. But Mi5S, an improved version of Mi 5, appealed to many. Chinese manufacturer managed to implement in it both a stylish design and, at the same time, a powerful filling, which is complemented by a durable battery.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 6.0
  • Chip: Snapdragon 821
  • Display: 5.15”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 3/4+64/128 GB
  • Cameras: 12+4 MP
  • Battery: 3200 mAh

Unlike its predecessor Mi5, which was enclosed in a glass case, the new product received a more practical metal. Quite noticeable plastic inserts are allocated for the antennas, and the edges remain the same rounded so that the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand. A noticeable difference between the Mi5S and other Xiaomi representatives is the touch-sensitive Home button, which is more reminiscent of a mechanical one. It also acts as a fingerprint scanner that works with wet and dirty fingers. The manufacturer made a compromise by installing both a not too large and not too small 5.15” display with FullHD. The glass covering the screen is noticeably curved at the edges and has an excellent oleophobic coating.

Mi5S runs on a fresh and powerful Snapdragon 821 processor; solutions with 3 and 4 GB of RAM are available to choose from. As you understand, there is no need to talk about lags - the smartphone works quickly and copes with any modern games. The Mi5S has excellent cameras: the 12-megapixel main one from Sony takes excellent pictures, and the 5-megapixel front one will help you take a good selfie with various modes. The smartphone is equipped with a 3200 mAh battery, which, thanks to good optimization, is enough for a couple of days of active use.

Xiaomi Mi5S is a good flagship for a reasonable price. The smartphone is ready to provide the user with everything necessary: ​​powerful hardware, good cameras, clear display and capacious battery. The cost of the model starts at 17,000 rubles.

Meizu Pro 6S is the best Chinese smartphone with a good camera

In the spring of 2016, Meizu introduced the flagship smartphone Pro 6, which stands out in the Chinese device market for its stylish design, excellent camera and best display. Afterwards, the company decided to slightly diversify the line by releasing the large Plus, as well as Pro 6S, which ended up in our rating of the best Chinese smartphones. Pro 6S, having adopted almost everything from its older brother, received a high-quality camera, as well as a lower price.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 6.0
  • Chip: MediaTek Helio X25
  • Display: 5.2”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
  • Cameras: 12+5 MP
  • Battery: 3060 mAh

Meizu Pro 6S is presented in an elegant, thin body made of aluminum. The smartphone is put together superbly, and feels even better in your hands. The display is an optimal 5.2 inches with high resolution. Its feature, in addition to high quality, was 3D Touch technology, which recognizes pressure (similar to that used in the latest iPhones from Apple).

According to the Meizu standard, a physical oval “Home” button is installed, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The main camera, which has a Sony sensor, optical stabilization and a circular LED flash, looks no less intriguing. At correct settings You can get almost perfect pictures in any conditions.

The Pro 6S's processor is not the top-end by far, but 10 cores with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz look impressive, and there is not a single task that the chip cannot handle. It is supported by 4 GB of RAM in launching applications. 64 GB of ROM is allocated for user needs. The smartphone runs on the latest version of the “green robot” with the proprietary Flyme shell. The battery has a capacity of 3060 mAh, which only on paper does not seem to be the best indicator - in reality, we have 2 days under medium loads.

Meizu Pro 6S has already visited several ratings where it occupied the highest places. We also didn’t ignore this excellent phone with a good camera and stylish design. For high quality you will have to pay about 20,000 rubles.

OnePlus 3T is the most powerful Chinese smartphone

You simply won’t find a more powerful smartphone than this for around 25,000 rubles. Oneplus 3T is loved by users around the world for its powerful hardware, quality materials, excellent cameras and affordable price. It is rightly called the “flagship killer”, including in almost every top of the best Chinese smartphones. By the way, the company is preparing another “monster” for release, which promises to be even more impressive.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 7.0
  • Chip: Snapdragon 821
  • Display: 5.5”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 6+64/128 GB
  • Cameras: 16+16 MP
  • Battery: 3400 mAh

OnePlus 3T is an all-metal brick with slightly rounded edges. The smartphone looks and feels expensive and solid. The front part is occupied by an excellent display with the usual 5.5 inches. The high-resolution AMOLED matrix provides simply excellent images. Home button. The entire front side is covered with glass Gorilla Glass 4 using 2.5D technology. One cannot help but praise the two cameras: the front one is a 16-megapixel module from Samsung; the main one is 16-megapixel from Sony. The photos are best in class.

As for the “fillings,” OnePlus 3T confidently surpasses its closest competitors and manages to impose a fight on the flagships of other, larger companies. At the heart we have a Snapdragon 821 chip, the performance of which is supported by 6 GB of RAM.

By the way, OnePlus was the first to install such a volume of RAM in a smartphone. Besides, next phone, apparently, will receive a record 8 GB. The ROM volume can be selected - 64 or 128 GB. The device is running the latest version of the OS, and you can count on updates in the future. The battery did not achieve a record capacity, but optimization does its job.

OnePlus 3T today is the most powerful Chinese smartphone at an affordable price, which is why it often finds itself in various tops and ratings. Despite the emergence of more productive models, 3T remains relevant. The price of the smartphone is 25,000 rubles for the 64 GB version, 35,000 rubles for the 128 GB model.

ZUK Z2 was recognized by users and many resources as the best smartphone in terms of price-performance ratio. The model is truly impressive when, after seeing the price tag, you look at the characteristics. ZUK Z2 received high-quality case materials, top processor and large amounts of memory. True, the smartphone did not do without a “fly in the ointment”.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 7.0
  • Chip: Snapdragon 821
  • Display: 5”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
  • Cameras: 13+8 MP
  • Battery: 3500 mAh

The ZUK Z 2 body is made of premium materials - glass and fiberglass. Compact dimensions and austere appearance turn the smartphone into a real find for many users. The model has a 5-inch high-resolution screen, covered with curved glass with an ideal oleophobic coating.

The “Home” button here is mechanical, in addition, it is the only control element - navigation is carried out using swipes. And it just seems inconvenient; according to reviews, more than 90% of users were satisfied with the button. The cameras are not up to the level of flagships, but they take good pictures.

The smartphone stands out among its competitors with its top-end Snapdragon 821 processor, which, together with 4 GB of RAM, provides excellent performance. A fairly large 3500 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which provides up to 2 days of active use.

And now to that very fly in the ointment. ZUK Z 2 still has not received stable firmware in Russian. To make the device work, users have to independently reflash it with third-party firmware, encountering a lot of bugs. However, over time, this problem should be resolved through the efforts of the manufacturer.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 deservedly takes its place in the top 10 best smartphones from China, offering excellent characteristics for little money. If you are ready to tinker with flashing the firmware, then feel free to order the ZUK Z2. Today, the cost of a smartphone is a little more than 13,000 rubles (many sellers on AliExpress offer a white version for about 10,000 rubles).

ZTE Nubia Z11 – the most beautiful frameless smartphone of 2017


The best Chinese smartphones: ZTE Nubia Z11

The new product from ZTE stands out, first of all, by the absence of wide frames along the edges of the display. Thanks to this point, Nubia Z11 became the narrowest smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen. The model turned out to be truly flagship, while not having the highest price tag, which attracts users.

Some characteristics:

  • Android 7.0
  • Chip: Snapdragon 820
  • Display: 5.5”, FullHD
  • Memory capacity: 4/6+64/128 GB
  • Cameras: 16+8 MP
  • Battery: 3000 mAh

The Nubia Z11 is all metal except for the glass on the front. The manufacturer approached the assembly responsibly, presenting one of the most robust and ergonomic Chinese smartphones. There is a large display on the front, which does not turn the device into a shovel thanks to its almost invisible frames. The pleasant appearance is complemented by the branded “Home” button, made in the form of a red circle. The main camera of Nubia Z11 is flagship level. A Sony sensor is installed, the camera is protected by sapphire glass, preventing scratches.

You definitely can’t call a smartphone slow or “dull.” The base is the top-end Snapdragon 820 processor, which, paired even with 4 GB of RAM (there is also a 6 GB solution), will cope with any task. The phone is running current version operating system, and can count on receiving the latest updates in the future. A 3000 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy.

Nubia Z11 is a good Chinese smartphone that stands out for its lack of bezels. It looks stylish, is very fast and has good cameras. The average cost is 20,000-27,000 rubles, depending on the amount of memory.


More and more buyers are choosing smartphones from Chinese companies. And this is not surprising: Chinese smartphones are noticeably cheaper and have advanced technical specifications and solid appearance, and their quality is getting better and better every year. We chose Top 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2016 according to customer reviews.

The best Chinese smartphones 2016

Rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016 compiled on the basis of customer reviews on the largest trading platforms and online stores. An “average rating” is calculated for each smartphone - average rating on a 100-point system. Models with a small number of reviews are excluded from the rating. Below are Top 10 best Chinese smartphones according to customer ratings:


1 92.8 (757 ratings)
2 91.6 (64 ratings)
3 91.4 (80 ratings)
4 90.5 (324 ratings)
5 89.4 (150 ratings)
6 88.7 (86 ratings)
7 87.5 (315 ratings)
8 87.1 (229 ratings)
9 87.0 (71 ratings)
10 84.4 (243 ratings)

Products received the highest customer ratings Xiaomi company, four smartphones from this company made it into the top ten best smartphones, including the one in first place. The eternal rival Meizu noticeably lost ground over the year and let Huawei and ASUS pass ahead, failing to get into the top five.

Let's take a closer look at the TOP 3 best Chinese smartphones at the end of 2016:

1st place - (rating 92.8)

The best Chinese smartphone of 2016 according to customer ratings

OS version: Android 5.1 | Screen: 5.5" 1920x1080 | Camera: 16 MP | CPU: Snapdragon 650 (6 cores, 1800 MHz) | RAM: 3 GB | Battery: 4050 mAh

It seems that Xiaomi has managed to firmly win the hearts of domestic buyers. - not only the most popular Chinese smartphone of 2016, but also the most highly rated by users. Just think about it: the average smartphone rating on a 100-point system was 92.8 points based on 757 customer reviews. This is an incredibly high result given such a large number of reviews, and it is completely justified.

If we look at the specifications of the device, we see a typical flagship smartphone from two years ago. The device has a high-quality 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a good camera, a fairly powerful Qualcomm processor and a battery with a capacity of more than 4000 mAh (for comparison, most modern flagships have batteries with a capacity of no more than 3000 mAh). Moreover, this did not in any way affect the design of the smartphone - its thickness is 8.65 mm, a metal body and a fingerprint scanner are included.

The smartphone recently released a sequel (), but the new product is more expensive and its ratings are slightly worse, so Redmi Note 3 Pro still remains the most popular Chinese smartphone of 2016.

2nd place - (rating 91.6)

Handsome and fast smartphone from ASUS

OS version: Android 6.0 | Screen: 5.5" 1920x1080 | Camera: 16 MP | CPU: Snapdragon 625 (8 cores, 2000 MHz) | RAM: 4 GB | Battery: 3000 mAh

This smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer, ASUS, stands out for its premium design and high-quality build. The smartphone has 4 GB of RAM and a powerful Snapdragon 625 chipset, designed for mid-priced smartphones. The performance is enough to run any games from Play Market. Despite the battery capacity of 3000 mAh, which by today's standards cannot be called a record figure, the battery life is good - on average, a smartphone battery lasts for one and a half to two days.

The smartphone's camera is one of the best in its class, with optical image stabilization and very fast autofocus. A fingerprint scanner is present. - an excellent smartphone in the mid-price segment that will please the owner with an expensive appearance, good performance and a high-quality camera.

3rd place - (rating 91.4)

Lightweight version of the flagship Huawei P9 line

OS version: Android 6.0 | Screen: 5.2" 1920x1080 | Camera: 13 MP | CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (8 cores, 2000 MHz) | RAM: 2 GB | Battery: 3000 mAh

A lightweight version of the flagship P9 line, but it’s more correct to compare it with last year’s P8 Lite model. The new product has much better screen, a more powerful processor, and a larger battery. For 16-18 thousand rubles you will get a well-built middle-class smartphone, without any obvious disadvantages. The body of the lite version is simpler than that of the flagship, but the smartphone looks very solid - matte metal edges with beveled edges and a thickness of only 7.5 mm.

Huawei has installed an excellent screen in their smartphone, clear, with good color reproduction and viewing angles. The fingerprint scanner works not only for unlocking, but also as a touchpad (for example, you can scroll through photos), this signature feature Huawei. If you are looking good smartphone middle class, but 5.5-inch smartphones are too big for you, we recommend paying attention to this model. Thanks to the 5.2-inch diagonal screen, the device has more convenient dimensions and fits well in the hand.

Chinese companies are gradually displacing global smartphone manufacturers, offering customers budget analogues. The following top 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2016 are compiled based on quality and technical indicators.

10 LeEco Le Max 2 X820 32Gb

The body combines metal and plastic elements. Technical indicators (TP): screen – 5.7 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 P; OS – Android 6.0; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3100 mAh. Camera with optical stabilization, autofocus and LED flash - main 21 MP and front 8 MP. Video in 4K quality. Supports two SIM cards. There is a fingerprint scanner. There is no slot for an external memory card and a headphone jack. Price – over 17,000 rubles.

9 Hiawei Nexus 6P


The case is metal with a screen protected by impact-resistant Gorilla Glass 4. TP: screen – 5.7 inches; resolution – 2560x1440 P; OS – Android 6.0; memory – 32 GB permanent and 3 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3450 mAh. The camera is 12.3 MP main and 8 MP front. Supports one SIM card. Price – more than 30,000 rubles.

8 UMi Super


The body is made of aircraft grade aluminum. TP: screen – 5.5 inches; OS – Android 6.0 Marshmallow; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 4000 mAh. The camera is 13 MP main and 5 MP front. Has a slot for a 256 GB memory card. Equipped with Octa Core MediaTek processor Helio P10. Supports two SIM cards. Has a fingerprint scanner. Price – about 16,000 rubles.

7 Hiawei Honor 8 32Gb RAM 4Gb


The body is made using mirror glass. TP: screen – 5.2 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 P; OS – Android 6.0; memory – 32 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; Battery capacity – 3000 mAh with Smart Power 4.0 energy saving technology. The camera is a dual main one with laser autofocus and professional settings, as well as an 8 MP front camera. Supports two SIM cards. There is a memory card slot and a fingerprint scanner. Price – about 25,000 rubles.

6 ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb


The model is equipped with a powerful processor. TP: screen – 5.2 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 P; OS – Android 6.0; memory – 64 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3000 mAh. Camera – 23 MP main camera and 13 MP front camera. Supports two SIM cards. Has a slot for a memory card. A fingerprint scanner allows you to control the camera and make mobile payments via NFC. Price – about 20,000 rubles.

5 Lenovo Vibe X3


The body is made of aluminum combined with plastic. TP: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 P; memory – 32 GB permanent and 3 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3600 mAh. Camera – 21 MP main camera and 8 MP front camera. Supports two SIM cards. Equipped with a three-microphone system, three audio amplifiers and an audio chip. It has a fingerprint scanner and a slot for a 128 GB memory card. Price – about 25,000 rubles.

4 Xiaomi Mi5 128Gb


The body is made of metal using Gorilla Glass 4. TP: screen – 5.1 inches; OS – Android 6.0 Marshmallow + MIUI 9; memory – 128 GB permanent and 6 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3000 mAh. Camera – 16 MP main camera and 4 MP front camera. Photos and videos are clear thanks to four-axis image stabilization. There is no memory card slot. Equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor and Adreno 530 graphics accelerator. Price - over 23,000 rubles.

3 Lenovo ZUK Z2 64Gb


The model is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor, which makes it quickly responsive to touch. TP: screen – 5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 P; memory – 64 GB permanent and 4 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3500 mAh. The camera, which provides high-quality video recording, is a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera. Has a fingerprint scanner. Price – about 15,000 rubles.1 OnePlus 3T


The screen is covered with tempered glass. TP: screen – 5.5 inches; resolution – 1920x1080 P; OS – Android 6.0; memory – 64 GB permanent and 6 GB RAM; battery capacity – 3400 mAh. The camera is a 16 MP main camera with phase detection autofocus and optical stabilization and a 16 MP front camera. Supports two SIM cards. Has a fingerprint scanner. Price – about 28,000 rubles.

Chinese smartphones gained particular popularity in 2016, eclipsing European and American brands with their price and excellent characteristics.