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It is rare that when choosing a Chinese smartphone, buyers are guided by only one criterion (so that the processor is more powerful, so that the screen is 5 inches, etc.). Usually, characteristics, cost and brand awareness are taken into account. And which device is worthy of the title of “best Chinese smartphone in 2017?” To make it easier for you to understand the variety of gadgets that are acceptable in terms of novelty, price and quality, we compared Chinese smartphones on the Yandex Market service, took into account the ratio of positive and negative reviews, and then compiled a rating of Chinese smartphones in 2017.

The best Chinese smartphones of 2019, Top 10 ranking

10 Meizu Pro 6 Plus

Smartphone with great screen.
Can be purchased for 23,960 rubles.

A smartphone with a 5.7″ display and a resolution of 2560×1440 is an excellent choice if a 5.5-inch screen seems too small and a 6.44-inch screen seems too big. It will be very convenient to read texts, and you can safely hold the device in your hand, without fear of dropping it. Meizu has also added a pressure-sensitive layer - which it calls 3D Press - to give standard apps a small drop-down menu like on the iPhone. A 12 MP camera from Sony with an IMX386 sensor sits on the back of the Pro Plus 6 and has optical image stabilization. The 3400mAh battery allows you not to charge the device for one or two days. Unfortunately, the smartphone does not have a slot for a memory card, and you will have to be content with 64 GB. And the manufacturer is slowly releasing updates for the FlyME shell.

9 Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Double curved display, 3D glass.
You can buy, on average, for 34,990 rubles.

This 5.7-inch smartphone in its size is the golden mean between Xiaomi Mi5S and Mi Max. Due to the aesthetically rounded AMOLED matrix, there is slight color distortion at the edges of the display. Brief characteristics: a 22 million pixel camera that shoots at the level of the iPhone 6s and Nubia Z11; quad-core Snapdragon 821 chip; battery 4070 mAh; there is an NFC module; memory capacity 64 or 128 GB. A significant disadvantage of the model is the lack of a slot for a memory card.

8 Huawei P10

Highly
fast fingerprint sensor.
The average price is 29,490 rubles.

The P10 is the successor to the Huawei P9, one of the best Huawei smartphones to date. Compared to its predecessor, the P10 version has a slightly smaller screen size - 5.1″, a larger battery - 3200 mAh, and a dual 20/12 MP rear camera. And almost all users note the unrealistically fast operation of the fingerprint scanner. Before you blink, your phone is already unlocked.

Thanks to the updated Kirin 960 processor, the smartphone does not have any performance issues.

Another nice update was the increase in memory - up to 64 GB and 4 GB (built-in and operational, respectively). The manufacturer did not forget to provide the smartphone with a slot for memory cards.

That, plus a few small but important design and hardware improvements, make the P10 a good alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6.

7 Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

A fast Chinese smartphone with a user-friendly interface.
Offered in stores for 20,490 rubles.

A more powerful version of the popular Xiaomi MI 5s has a 5.7-inch screen, a metal body and a 3800 mAh battery that will last for two days of intense work. The Snapdragon 821 processor (combined with 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 530 GPU) makes the smartphone one of the most efficient in its mid-range, which was appreciated by many users in their reviews.

In the same reviews, users speak unflatteringly about the dual 13/13 MP camera of the Mi 5s Plus. Although its sensor is made by Sony, it does not focus instantly, in moderate lighting the pictures come out “grainy”, and the stabilization is mediocre. If you take a phone not for the sake of taking beautiful photos, but for work and entertainment, then Mi 5s Plus is an excellent option.

6 Huawei Mate 9

Stylish Chinese smartphone.
You can take, on average, for 31,310 rubles.

Here are 7 reasons why this device is one of the best Chinese smartphones in 2017:
1. Huge 5.9″ screen. Yes, Mi Mix and Mi Max have larger displays, but one costs more and the other is slightly inferior in performance.
2. Dual camera Leica with black and white and color modules. At the same time, the resolution of the black-and-white module is 20 MP, and not 12, as it was in the P9 model.
3. Long-lasting 4000 mAh battery.
4. Fast 16nm HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor with 8 cores.
5. Excellent equipment, which includes both headphones and a case, which Xiaomi competitors cannot boast of.
6. Large amount of memory (64 or 128 GB), which can be further expanded with a 256 GB card.
7. Very fast charging (takes less than an hour).

We failed to find any shortcomings in this smartphone, except for the high price.

5 OnePlus 3T

Very fast battery charging.
You can buy for 25,990 rubles.
A feature of the latest smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is very fast charging. A striking example is

OnePlus 3T with 3400mAh battery. Thanks to Dash Type-C charging, the battery will be charged up to 60 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. The OnePlus 3T has the same 16 MP camera as the OnePlus 3. However, the software is more polished. The ultra-high contrast images taken with the OnePlus 3T are more natural, but still pleasantly bright compared to those taken with the OnePlus 3.

You can buy a model with 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory, but, unfortunately, neither of them has a microSD card slot.

4 Huawei Honor 9

New in 2017 with dual camera.
Price, on average - 27,591 rubles.

Like the previous model from the list of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017, the price / quality of Huawei Honor 9 are in perfect harmony with each other. Here is what the user gets for an acceptable cost:
- 5.15 inch screen with bright colors; 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 chip;
- 64 GB of memory plus a slot for memory cards up to 256 GB, and you can use 2 SIM cards and a memory card at the same time;
- 3200 mAh battery; transparent case included;
- dual camera (12 MP and 8 MP) and front 20 MP. If you're the kind of person who needs to "press a button to make it look beautiful," then the Huawei Honor 9 is the perfect phone. Pictures even without “playing” with the settings are of high quality, clear. And there are a lot of settings, from HD and bokeh to three-dimensional shots.

However, the phone is very, very slippery, so you should not use it without a case.

3 xiaomi mi6

Popular Chinese flagship.
It is offered, on average, for 29,990 rubles.

This is the flagship device that leads the ranking of Xiaomi smartphones, competing with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 in terms of performance. It is equipped with a 5.15-inch IPS screen, a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor, 4 (or 6) GB of RAM and 64 (or 128) GB of internal storage. The phone comes in standard black or white options, as well as a very nice blue and gold version.

One of the main features of the Mi6 is the dual 12-megapixel camera, which for the first time (if you take Xiaomi devices) has a portrait mode similar to that found in the iPhone 7 Plus.

However, the gadget does not have a 3.5mm jack and the oval fingerprint scanner sometimes does not work the first time.

2 ZTE Nubia Z17

All-metal Chinese flagship.
The cost, on average, is 27,500 rubles.

This 5.5-inch smartphone was officially announced as the company's flagship for 2017 back in June. Top-end features and premium design (all-metal body with minimal bezels on the sides) make it a formidable opponent for other participants in the rating.

Nubia Z17 has a waterproof design, fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos acoustics, USB Type-C cable, dual camera (23 MP and 12 MP), memory expansion slot, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage. memory.

The only thing that spoils the impression of the phone is the lack of access to native Google applications if you do not have root access.

1 One Plus 5

The best Chinese smartphone of 2017.
The average cost is 32,800 rubles.

Here are the five main advantages of the Chinese smartphone ranking leader in 2017.
1. Advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Combined with 6GB (or 8GB for 128GB version) RAM, it can not only improve graphics performance, but also improve battery efficiency.
2. Following the latest fashion in the smartphone market, OnePlus5 comes with a dual camera. While the front has an 8MP lens, the rear is a combination of a 16MP lens and a 20MP telephoto lens. Both lenses are made by Sony, with the main camera having an f/1.7 aperture and the secondary having an f/2.6 aperture. The OnePlus 5 owner can take impressive photos with great depth of field, akin to the portrait mode found on the iPhone 7 Plus.
3. With the latest Bluetooth 5.0, pairing and connecting with devices is much faster.
4. OnePlus 5 also comes with a powerful Dash Type-C charger that can charge a phone with a 3300mAh battery from 0 to 60% in just 30 minutes.
5. 5.5 inch screen with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

If the manufacturer provided a smartphone with USB 3.0 for OTG support and a slot for a memory card, the OnePlus 5 would be a real perfection. In the meantime, just "five plus."

Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Inexpensive Chinese smartphone.
The average cost is 11,990 rubles.

Xiaomi positions itself as a brand that offers quality products at a price lower than the competition. And Redmi 4X confirms this: for the money, finding an equally good 5-inch smartphone with a 4100 mAh battery, an excellent 13 MP camera, an IR port, an 8-core chip and a fast fingerprint scanner will be difficult.

The disadvantages of the device users include the lack of backlighting of the buttons under the display and easily soiled case.

Xiaomi Mi Max
Feature: smartphone with the largest display - 6.44″.
The average price is 18,590 rubles.

A king size smartphone, despite its huge display, is very thin and fits comfortably even in a small female hand. And reading from him is a pleasure. Thanks to the 4850 mAh battery, you can forget about charging the gadget for 2-3 days. And the speed, 16 MP camera, the ability to use a card for memory expansion (its 16, 32 or 64 GB, depending on the model), fast charging function and a very user-friendly interface make Xiaomi Mi Max an excellent choice.

Of the minuses: the lower part of the phone is heated, there is no NFC, so you can forget about contactless payments.

Xiaomi Mi5S
The most productive available at the price.
The average price is 25,414 rubles.

The distinctive features of this smartphone are a custom 5.15-inch screen and a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chip with 4 cores and a frequency of 2150 MHz. As for memory, Xiaomi Mi5S is also not deprived of it in the version with 128 GB for user files and 4 GB for programs. Users were satisfied with the 12 MP camera with one of the best Sony matrices, which can record video in 4K mode.

But there are people who are dissatisfied with the fact that the fingerprint scanner is slow, the case is slippery, and the battery is only 3200 mAh.

Huawei Nova 2
Excellent camera and video quality.
The average cost is 25,122 rubles.

The first, but not the last representative of Huawei in the ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017. The devices of this company are more expensive than those of Xiaomi, but many prefer to slightly overpay for a well-known brand, a productive chipset and undoubted product quality.

The main advantages of Huawei Nova 2: monolithic 5-inch body with rounded corners; LTPS screen matrix; eight-core chip HiSilicon Kirin 659; 64 GB of memory (expandable with a card up to 128 GB); and, most importantly, a dual (12 MP and 8 MP) camera with a telephoto lens, optical stabilization, a powerful flash and a phase detection autofocus system. The manufacturer did not forget about the functions of blurring objects or the background. On the front of the smartphone, there is still a 20-megapixel camera capable of creating blurry backgrounds and 3D photos.

But what the manufacturer forgot about is the NFC module. And the battery for this price could be more powerful, not 2950 mAh.

Xiaomi Mi Mix
The best frameless smartphone from China in the ranking.
The cost, on average, is 35,019 rubles.

This 6.4″ model differs from its “brother” Mi Max in the almost complete absence of frames (small frames are still present) and, as a result, in an unusual arrangement of elements. The front camera and LED indicator have moved down, and the earpiece is integrated into the screen of the phablet. The company installed a quad-core Snapdragon 821 with a frequency of 2.35 GHz in its brainchild.

Together with such indicators as: 4400 mAh battery; NFC module; fast charging Quick Charge 3.0; memory for 128, 256 or 64 GB; 16 MP camera.

The phone is a very good purchase that will please the owner for several years. Like other models in the hit parade of the best smartphones from the Middle Kingdom, the Mi Mix has a very slippery body.

Huawei P9
Camera phone with optics from Leica.
It is possible to purchase, on average, for 26,985 rubles.

Not in the 5.2-inch IPS screen is the main advantage of this well-assembled and solid-looking smartphone. And not in a 3000 mAh battery, and not even in the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset, although one cannot say a bad word about them. The main advantage of Huawei P9 is the Leica 12 MP and 12 MP dual rear cameras with fast focusing and macro photography with background blur.
- One camera takes color photos, the second - black and white, and after shooting, both of these images are combined.
- Thanks to the black and white sensor, better light sensitivity and good dynamic range are achieved.
- When shots are merged, the resulting image has excellent detail, especially in shadows. This allows you to take high-quality photos in poor lighting conditions.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the clear, surround and loud sound from the built-in speaker.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S
The average price is 18,790 rubles.

ZTE Blade V7
Price, on average - 13,989 rubles.

Another representative of 5.2-inch devices in our last ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017. Its characteristics are more modest than those of the smartphone, which occupies the tenth place. The main camera is not 23 but 13 MP, memory for games and other software is 16 GB (plus a slot for its expansion), a 2540 mAh battery, eight-core MediaTek MT6753, but the price is much lower.

Among the shortcomings: a weak speaker, you can use either 2 SIM cards, or one SIM card and a memory card, the display is quickly scratched.

Lenovo Vibe K5
The average cost is 12,990 rubles.

A solid mid-ranger, both in price and specifications. The screen is five-inch, the camera is 13 MP, the LED flash is "included", the built-in memory is not enough for a modern gadget - 16 GB, but there is a slot for expansion. 2750 mAh battery, Snapdragon 415 MSM8929 octa-core processor from Qualcomm.

A nice bonus: the manufacturer did not stint on a protective film and a transparent bumper.

From the negative reviews: the battery lasts for a day with active use, the camera, despite the resolution, takes mediocre pictures, worse than many 8-megapixel ones.

Huawei Honor 8
The price tag, on average, is 27,990 rubles.

Even those who curl their lips in contempt at the words “smartphone from China” cannot but admit that Huawei is a long-standing and respected brand. And gaining the trust of consumers in the smartphone market is difficult, as the competition is very tough. It is necessary to produce both affordable and high-quality models. One of these models is Honor 8 with a 5.2″ Gorilla Glass 3 display, a 3000 mAh battery, a 12 MP camera, a choice of 32 or 64 GB of flash memory (there is an expansion slot), an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 “heart”.

There is also a fingerprint scanner and an IR receiver with the ability to learn from the remote control. Are there any "pitfalls"? Yes, this is a slippery case, a quiet sound when listening to music, and when switching to energy-saving mode, the icons change size, you have to restart the smartphone.

OnePlus OnePlus3
The average price is 34,700 rubles.

Premium smartphone with aluminum body, 5.5-inch Gorilla Glass 4 display, 3000 mAh battery, 16 MP camera, quad-core Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chip without throttling, fingerprint scanner. In addition to the device itself, the kit includes a protective film, a tool that allows you to remove the SIM card, a Type-C cable for fast charging and a fast charging adapter.

Is OnePlus3 the best Chinese smartphone of 2017? Price / quality is not quite optimal, as there is no slot for expanding memory, and its 64 GB. Let's see what one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2017, OnePlus 4, can offer users spoiled with a variety of options.

Huawei P9 Lite
Sold in stores, on average, for 16,990 rubles.

And one more 5.2-inch model in our hit parade of the best smartphones from China. The screen has an oleophobic coating. The smartphone has a standard 3000 mAh battery for a good device, a HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor with 8 cores, but the memory for both built-in applications and user data let us down (16/2 GB, respectively). It's good that it can be expanded up to 128 gigabytes. But P9 Lite does not heat up, it switches to mobile data transfer if there is no Internet in the connected wi-fi network, it has a fingerprint scanner, and the 13 MP camera takes high-quality pictures.

Meizu MX6
It is offered, on average, for 20,800 rubles.

This 5.5-inch smartphone is not as expensive as the OnePlus3, but they have one thing in common - the lack of an SD card slot. Its MX6 has 32 gigabytes, you will have to use cloud services. Otherwise, this is an excellent device: a 3060 mAh battery, a 12 MP camera with a new sensor from Sony, a ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor, a fingerprint reader, a loud speaker.

What the owners complain about: the Home button often breaks, the flash has to be constantly switched to automatic mode manually.

Meizu M3
The golden mean in terms of cost is 16,536 rubles.

If you are dreaming of a smart and stable smartphone with a very capacious battery (4100 mAh) and a 5.5-inch FullHD display, then this is it. The M3 Note also boasts an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, a 13 MP camera, an SD card slot, and the ability to scan fingerprints.

What it cannot boast of: a very slippery case, average photo quality, gets very hot.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
The average price is 17,990 rubles.

It differs from the previous issue with a slightly less capacious battery (4050 mAh) and a large number of megapixels in the main camera (16 MP). The screen is 5.5-inch with an oleophobic coating, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 six-core processor, a fingerprint scanner is present. Users have no complaints about the build quality, design and speed of this smartphone.

There are complaints about the heating of the device during games, although there is no throttling, a small volume in the headphones, a slippery and quickly dirty case.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
The average cost is 12,110 rubles.

The smartphone has an impressive battery capacity - 4100 mAh, a large 5.5-inch display, a 13 MP camera, a ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 chip, an SD card slot and a fingerprint scanner. Can you dream of anything else at this price? Unless the manufacturer is not greedy and put the headset in the kit.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers managed to perform a miracle - to break the stereotype "Chinese means cheap and of poor quality." That is, cheap remains, but the quality of products from Meizu, Xiaomi and many other brands is comparable to the quality of smartphones from European and South Korean companies.

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

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10 Honor 9

The average price is 21,390 rubles.

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

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

The dual rear camera features a 12MP RGB sensor and an additional 20MP monochrome sensor. The latter is needed mainly to add depth and nuance to the photo.

Pros:

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

Minuses:

• The battery only lasts for a day of work.
• The camera lacks optical stabilization.
• Very slippery body, you can not do without a cover.

The average cost is 25,490 rubles

The first, but not the last OnePlus representative among the best Chinese phones. Compared to its popular predecessor, the OnePlus 3, the “T” model has a darker gray finish and more file storage, up to a maximum of 128GB. The manufacturer did not stint on RAM - 6 GB.

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

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

Pros:

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

Minuses:

• There is no memory card slot.

• Slippery and thin body.
• Few camera settings.

8. Meizu Pro 7

The price, on average, is 18,950 rubles.

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

The second display of the Pro 7 will broadcast the time and weather forecast and show the alerts that have arrived. The main display has a size of 5.2 inches, thanks to which the smartphone fits easily even in a small pocket. However, you will definitely need a transparent and durable case.

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

The MediaTek Helio P25 chipset installed in the Meizu Pro 7 belongs to the mid-range processors and is optimized to work on mobile devices with a dual camera - for processing images from color and black and white sensors.

The battery capacity of 3000 mAh lasts for a day at high load.

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

Pros:

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

• Instant fingerprint sensor.

Minuses:

• There is no memory card slot.
• Slippery body.
• No NFC.

7. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

It costs, on average, 28,950 rubles.

The luxurious 5.99-inch smartphone features a dazzlingly bright edge-to-edge display. Its cool ceramic cover picks up all fingerprints, but it's also scratch-resistant and fits comfortably in your hand.

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

Mi Mix 2 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, making even "heavy" games run without lags. For programs, 6 GB of memory is provided, and for user files - from 64 to 256 GB.

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

Pros:

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

• Comes with a great case.

Minuses:

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

• There is no memory card slot.

6. One Plus 5T

The average price is 29,580 rubles.

If you've already owned a OnePlus 5, then the "T" version will look very familiar at a glance. The appearance of the smartphone has not changed much compared to its predecessor. The chic aluminum back cover, painted in three layers, has a nice surface and is relatively resistant to fingerprints.

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

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

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

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

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

Pros:

• Incredibly fast.
• A very attractive display.
• Good cameras.
• Long battery life.

Minuses:

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

5. Meizu M6 Note

The average cost is 14,040 rubles.

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

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

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

Pros:

• Very fast fingerprint scanner.

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

Minuses:

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

You can buy, on average, for 22,290 rubles.

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

What can boast of 5.15-inch Xiaomi Mi6? With a sleek glass and stainless steel body and a very striking blue and gold version (with 128 GB of storage). With NFC, a fast Snapdragon 835 chip from Qualcomm, six gigabytes of RAM, and 64 or 128 GB of storage for user data. The 3350 mAh battery provides two days of work at an average load.

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

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

Pros:

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

Minuses:

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

It is sold, on average, for 17,312 rubles.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pros:

• Excellent design and small dimensions.
• Very comfortable in the hand.

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

Minuses:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pros:

• Impressive design and build quality.

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

Minuses:

• Average camera performance.
• No NFC.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 4X

The average cost is 9,990 rubles.

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

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

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

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

One of the clear advantages of the phone is the presence of 4100 mAh battery. In what other smartphone for 10 thousand rubles can you find a similar capacity?

The device is also equipped with Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0, and fully charges in less than 3 hours.

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

Pros:

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

• Excellent build quality.

Minuses:

• The screen resolution is not Full HD, but just HD.
• The sound, as one of the users put it, is “a C-plus”.
• If you want to take a close-up photo, autofocus is slow.

• Navigation keys are not backlit.
• No NFC.

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

The depreciation of the yuan has led to the fact that American products are now much more expensive in the domestic market, since they are supplied in dollars. Moreover, the prices for Chinese-made Huawei and Xiaomi devices have not changed. This moment has led some Chinese companies to become one of the leaders among smartphone suppliers in China.

At the same time, Chinese manufacturers are becoming more competitive in the foreign market, because against the backdrop of cheaper yuan, with which they cover expenses, they receive income in dollars. Thanks to this, they have a great opportunity to tightly capture foreign markets. Huawei has sold almost half of its smartphones abroad and is already on a course to conquer the Latin American market, while Xiaomi recently began its sales in Brazil and India.

Today, there are a huge number of models and types of smartphones on the market, which are very different in quality, price and capabilities. Therefore, having decided to purchase such a device, we recommend paying attention not only to the cost and characteristics, but also to its manufacturer. After all, if you want to have a high-quality smartphone, then the best option would be to choose a model from a well-known manufacturer that has proven itself on the positive side.

We offer to take a closer look at some Chinese smartphone manufacturers, which have not only won their competitiveness in the production of high-quality models, but are also actively gaining momentum in sales in different countries.

Xiaomi

This manufacturer was founded back in 2010 in Beijing. In 2011, the company released the first phone, expanding the sales market far beyond China, and set up sales in India and some countries in Southeast Asia. Thanks to this, Xiaomi has become a threat to other regional brands. At the end of this year, the company plans to take the next step - to find buyers for its products in South America and Mexico. The company wants to sell about 100 million smartphones in a year.

What is the advantage of Xiaomi? The market price of their smartphones is 50% cheaper than, for example, Samsung. Representatives of the company achieve this price through mass sales online, as well as through other telephone partners. Such companies do not have their own stores, only service centers.

Xiaomi started with a minimal model range, but after a while expanded its products to smart gadgets, which cost $15, while similar products cost about $100.

One Plus

This newest Chinese company broke into the market in 2013. To sell their devices only online and at fairly low prices, the company was inspired by the example of Xiaomi. This company has become international literally from day one, unlike Xiaomi.

Due to the fact that the new brand failed the CyanogenMod firmware, the company came up with its own version of Android - Oxygen OS. To date, OnePlus is trying to keep customers who have noticed small changes and lost their familiar CyanogenMod.

Oppo

This company has not yet achieved much success abroad. Despite this, it is trying hard to compete with Apple phones by producing a wide range of high-tech models.

Oppo is heading to the fast-growing markets of Thailand, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines. This will undoubtedly help the company to become international.

coolpad

This company hardly ranks among the most advanced Chinese brands, however, it has great success in one of the Chinese provinces, where people like to buy everything at a low price and constantly bargain. Their phones have never had a beautiful and stylish design, but today only about 13% of Chinese are psychologically ready to buy smartphones costing more than $330.

Coolpad is the fifth major phone brand in China. This was facilitated by the fact that the company sold a couple of tens of millions of products over the past year.

Now the company is taking big steps towards conquering the market abroad, declaring itself as a competitive smartphone brand.

Meizu

The company was founded in 2003. Its first creations were MP3 players and in just three years it has become one of the most famous brands of these products in China. After some time, the largest manufacturers began to produce so-called "smart" mobile phones. The era of smartphones with rich multimedia functionality has come. Already in 2008, the company enters the market of mobile gadgets.

The debut among smartphones of the first generation was the M8 model. A few years later, the company expanded its activities to Israel, Russia and so on.

Today, Meizu is very successful and quickly gaining momentum in sales of its quality products in the global market.

jiayu

JiaYu was founded in 2005. The company has launched its activities in the city of Shenzhen, which is located in the province of Guangdong. But in 2009, JiaYu moves its base to Shaanxi Province (Baoji County).

The main criterion that the company is guided by in its work is to produce simple, convenient, high-tech, modern, inexpensive and highly efficient smartphones. And regardless of the cost of products from competitors, JiaYu will cost less.

In order to understand the scale of the business of this company, it should be said that the number of its employees is about 800 people.

THL

This Chinese company began its successful journey in 2002 and is located in the city of Shenzhen. In addition, THL has branches in Taiwan and Hong Kong. The main product of the company are THL smartphones. They are equipped with processors from the well-known company MediaTek Inc. and modern Sharp displays.

Today, THL has 333 stores across China with plans to open 33 more by the end of the year.

The company's network is spread across Eastern Europe, South America, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia.

THL products easily compete with well-known world brands and often outperform them due to the same functional abilities and a much more attractive price.

ZTE

This Chinese manufacturer is one of the top five companies producing smartphones in the Chinese domestic market. A large corporation was founded in 1985 in Shenzhen.

Its representatives claim that they spend 10% of their income annually on research and development, and that the firm is able to process licenses and patents at a frantic pace.

In the production of its products, ZTE focuses on musical functionality, as well as excellent mobile Internet speed. The manufacturer also emphasized attention to gesture control.

Zopo

In a sub-provincial city in China, Zopo appeared in 2011. Despite the fact that from the next company producing mobile phones, they did not expect to see something special, this manufacturer was able to stun with its original and unexpected marketing solutions. Their representatives gave away many models of mobile phones to their customers completely free of charge. Only after that, the company conducted a study of the opinions and wishes of users about the devices and took as a basis for the future promotion of the company's products on the mobile phone market.

And even now, after some time, the company's devices are equipped with a rich functional base, which its representatives are constantly upgrading and developing.

Zopo phones are of high quality and surprisingly low price, which makes them quite a bargain.

Lenovo

Lenovo was founded in 1984 in Beijing. Of course, one of the company's most important products was the computer. But for several years, Lenovo has gained a lot of publicity among fans of Chinese mobile phones.

The company entered the smartphone market in 2012 and very quickly transformed into a major supplier in China.

Today, Lenovo is renowned for designing and manufacturing tablets, computers, electronic storage devices and servers, smart TVs, and software.

Lenovo continues to delight its users with the production of new products in the field of mobile devices and improve its approach to the development of each model.

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

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

10 Oppo

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

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

9.LeTV

The company, which rose to prominence by making videos online (for local audiences), has also registered its brand of Chinese smartphones. And it should be noted that she started her activity quite successfully - due to the huge number of pre-orders for their new LeMax model. The device has a nice design, in which there are no side frames, which makes it look very unusual and attractive. In addition, there is a 5.5-inch screen, a powerful processor with 8 cores MediaTek Helio X10 and a 13 megapixel camera.

8. ZTE

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

7. Gionee

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

6.Elephone

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

5.Coolpad

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

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

4. Meizu

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

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

3 Lenovo

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

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

2.Huawei

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

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

1. Xiaomi

Finally, one of the most talked about companies in the world that has created a kind of market revolution is Xiaomi, which can definitely be credited to the well-known Chinese smartphone brands. No matter how they call it - the “Apple killer”, “the second Apple” and so on, and all this is about one company that began its activities only in 2010. What is so outstanding that this brand can offer the buyer?

Firstly, these are devices similar in appearance to “apple” devices. They have a glossy sheen, the same smoothed shapes, and an attractive metal case. Secondly, the similarity can be seen in the user interface thanks to Xiaomi's variation of the Android operating system, which is called MiUI. The design of this shell uses the same techniques used by Apple on its iOS 8 - gradients, matte transitions, bright colors.

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

Due to the fact that the brand has become quite popular, the cost of devices manufactured under it has crept up sharply, which Xiaomi fans began to complain about in the reviews. But, despite this, the company clearly ranks first in popularity among manufacturers of phones from China.

findings

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

China has long proved that it can create technology, successfully competing with European and American manufacturers. Its quality is almost not inferior to them, and the price is often lower. But only a few companies have been producing some of the best Chinese smartphones in the world for more than 10 years. Brands from the Celestial Empire are regularly included in the TOP-10 leaders in the development and creation of such gadgets. Therefore, buying them will definitely not be a mistake, but let us remind you that China is different from China, and our rating will make it easier to choose in favor of convenient, reliable and adequately priced devices.

The list includes 5 well-known companies, the most popular in the CIS market. Among them, users distinguish the following Chinese smartphone manufacturers:

• Huawei– produces mobile phones with a touch screen under the brand of the same name and the Honor trademark, the demand for which is due to high-quality assembly, an average price level.
• blackview- the company is included in the TOP-10 companies selling mobile phones in the CIS market. It is interesting in that it regularly, starting from the end of May, releases a new product every month. Thus, the company is one of the fastest growing in its field. At the same time, the prices for its products are still quite affordable, for example, the cheapest model for December 2017 costs 4,200 rubles.
• Lenovo- the company needs no introduction, initially it became famous for its computers, and later established itself as a reliable manufacturer of "smarts". Among them there are 2, 4, 8-core devices of both budget performance and the middle price range and premium class. The manufacturer focuses on the ease of use of products, in particular, creating them with a low weight (on average 150 g) and a thickness of about 10 mm.
• Xiaomi is the main competitor of giants such as Apple and Samsung, but at the same time the price of its products is 30-50% lower. The company was registered in Beijing in 2010. The first "smart" was released by her a year after the founding of the company. This is one of the few manufacturers that have their own interface.
• Meizu- The company began its work with the production of MP3 players in 2003. It is often called the Asian Apple, although it entered the smart market only 6 years after its opening. The company almost always creates gadgets with different amounts of internal memory (16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB) and varying in power. Such a variety attracts buyers both wealthy and those who want to save money.
• ASUS- this best Chinese smartphone brand is one of the oldest, the company was founded in 1989. Among competitors in the Asian market, it is the most profitable and is not inferior in popularity to the same LENOVO and Xiaomi. But it is difficult to call this company a budget one; for 2017, its cheapest model costs 5,500 rubles.

Rating of the best Chinese smartphones

Chinese-made "smarts", as various reviews and reviews show, rarely combine both laconic design and functionality, and an adequate price, usually you have to sacrifice something. But in the case of this rating, we tried to include only those models that are easy to use, have a high-quality assembly and good battery power parameters (from 2000 mAh). We also took into account the following characteristics:

• Memory functions (built-in and operational capacity, card capacity);
• The number of megapixels of the front and main cameras;
• Battery capacity and duration of its operation in talk mode, games, etc.;
• Internet access capabilities (2G, 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi);
• Case material (plastic and/or metal);
• Sound quality;
• Weight, shape and dimensions, screen diagonal;
• Key indicators (type and number of processor cores, display resolution, etc.);
• Additional features (availability of radio, navigation, etc.);
• The freshness of the operating system.

A huge role in the selection of the best Chinese smartphones was played by the frequency and content of user complaints about breakdowns, the availability of after-sales service, as well as the price-quality ratio of gadgets.

In Russia, models are presented at different prices. Inexpensive devices attract with stylish design, build quality, good software. Devices at a price of 10 to 15 thousand rubles. will delight you with a larger screen size, increased internal and RAM memory, better processor and camera characteristics. The rating of Chinese smartphones, which was compiled taking into account the results of comparative tests of the technical characteristics of all nominees, includes 7 models.

Lenovo K5 Play 3/32GB

The gadget with the Android 8 operating system and a screen diagonal of 5.7 inches attracts with an 8-core processor, a stylish design, in which it should be noted the presence of a textured back cover with wavy curves. The model is produced in 3 glossy colors - blue, black, golden. The volume rocker and power button are located on the right side of the plastic case. The ribbed surface of the latter makes it easy to find. The smartphone supports the alternating mode of operation of 2 nano-format SIM cards. Multi-touch perceives 10 simultaneous touches, which ensures a quick response of the device to user actions in dynamic games. RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB. If desired, the latter can be increased up to 128 GB.

Advantages:

• Compact;
• Easy;
• The IPS matrix provides a wide viewing angle;
• Comfortable video viewing;
• Automatic screen brightness adjustment;
• A-GPS system, satellite navigation;
• The kit includes a silicone bumper;
• Battery life in video playback mode up to 9 hours.

Disadvantages:

• Mark Corps;
• The impossibility of using 2 SIM cards and a memory card at the same time;
• Heating of the case at high graphic settings of mobile games.

The smartphone has a built-in proximity sensor, which helps to avoid accidentally pressing buttons during a telephone conversation. Another sensor reacts to a change in the position of the gadget, turns on the horizontal or vertical orientation of the screen, respectively. Additional features include voice control, fingerprint reader, Face ID technology. As a minus, users note a mono speaker; for music lovers, they recommend buying headphones.

ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL 4/64GB

The smartphone also runs on Android 8, supports the alternate mode of operation of 2 nano SIM cards. At the same time, its processor is 30% faster than the previous nominee, and the battery capacity provides greater autonomy. The absence of frames in the display increases the screen diagonal to 6.3 inches. The amount of RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB. In the device unlock system, the manufacturer also used a fingerprint scanner and a face recognition function. The model is produced in black, blue and steel.

Advantages:

• Low power consumption;
• Autonomous work in video mode up to 12 hours;
• Durable and thin metal body;
• High definition images;
• Clear and rich sound;
• 3 slots for SIM cards and flash drives;
• Fast charging function.

Disadvantages:

• Slippery;
• Fragile glass;
• Plastic edges of the case.

Users rate the appearance, build quality and characteristics of the gadget highly. Among the shortcomings, there is insufficient color saturation in the photo, the problem of buying accessories. More than 90% of respondents, when asked which Chinese smartphone to buy in the price range of 10-15 thousand rubles, recommend this model.

The model refers to Chinese smartphones in 2019. It is released in a reinforced black case made of rubber and plastic with protection against moisture, dust and mechanical damage. The low price is due to the use of an outdated 4-core MediaTek MT6580 processor with a clock frequency of 1300 MHz, a small screen size of 5.5 inches, and the lack of 4G support. At the same time, the manufacturer equipped the gadget with an improved version of the OS - Android 8.1, shock-resistant glass, and a more efficient battery. The device also supports Glonass satellite.

Advantages:

• Proximity and light sensor;
• Headset included;
• The charging connector is covered with a plug;
• IPS-matrix with a good viewing angle;
• Alternate mode of operation of 2 nano SIM cards;

Disadvantages:

• Small amount of RAM and built-in memory;
• Weak camera resolution;
• Thick.

According to user reviews, the device can withstand high loads well, can work in extreme cold conditions, is easy to use, the sensor works flawlessly. The disadvantages include a weak battery, the inability to download volumetric games, poor shooting quality.

Meizu Note 8 4/64GB

Popular among users, the smartphone is released in a metal case in blue, pink or black. The gadget is equipped with a 6-inch frameless screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9. The IPS matrix gives clarity, good detail and vivid colors to the image. A resolution of 402 PPI ensures that the picture is not grainy. A high level of communication quality is provided by support for 4G frequency bands.

Advantages:

• 8 core processor;
• Good amount of built-in and RAM;
• Built-in GPS and Glonass modules, compass, gyroscope;
• Fast charging function;
• Fingerprint unlock.

Disadvantages:

• Small battery capacity;
• Brightness is best adjusted manually;
• Slippery.

90% of respondents recommend buying a good Chinese Meizu smartphone. Its price does not exceed 10 thousand rubles, a durable case, good performance, convenient operation, photo quality pleases. Buyers believe that minor flaws in the evaluation of the model can be ignored.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB

Powerful Chinese smartphone at an average price. The 8-core processor, Android 9.0 OS, integrated graphics and 6 GB of RAM ensure good performance in games and other daily tasks. The screen with a diagonal of 6.53 inches occupies 91.4% of the front panel, transmits a clear, bright and rich picture. The 64-megapixel camera with technology allows you to capture detailed pictures regardless of lighting conditions. The battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh ensures active operation of the device for more than 12 hours. For convenience, the fast charging function is provided.

Advantages:

• The cooling system controls the temperature of the processor;
• Holographic color effect on the back;
• The screen is made of tempered glass;
• Dual-band Wi-Fi keeps the connection when the signal reception is poor;
• Built-in GPS, NFC, GLONASS modules.

Disadvantages:

• Big sizes;
• There is no possibility to change the color of the event indicator;
• Marked rear panel

The manufacturer of the Chinese smartphone Xiaomi did not ignore the selfie lovers. The model has a front camera with a resolution of 20 MP, a lot of pre-installed filters and an artificial intelligence support system that will make every shot unique.

Honor 8X 4/64GB

The review nominee is released in a metal case with a glass back. This gives it a stylish and expensive look. It is equipped with a 6-inch screen, allows you to get clear images with a size of 2340x1080. According to the characteristics of the OS, rear and front cameras, it is inferior to Xiaomi. The processor also costs 8-core, but the amount of memory is an order of magnitude lower. Supports simultaneous operation of a flash drive and SIM cards.

Advantages:

• Light indication of events;
• Supports GPS, GLONASS, BeiDuo;
• The function of transmitting stereo sound via Bluetooth to a wireless device;
• Face unlock by fingerprint;
• The kit includes a protective case;
• Average price.

Disadvantages:

• There is no protection of the case from dust and moisture;
• Slippery;
• Dependence of image quality on illumination.

According to experts, the model's screen has high brightness, contrast, good color balance and black background uniformity. Anti-reflective properties allow you to use the device outdoors even on a sunny summer day. The video quality in terms of detail and sharpness is average.

HUAWEI P Smart (2019) 3/32GB

The model was announced by the brand after 3 months. after the previous nominee. It has an improved version of the OS - Android 9.0, but the screen size is reduced to 6.21 inches, although this did not affect the image size. A high PPI level provides better picture clarity. At the same time, in terms of battery capacity, memory and camera characteristics, it is inferior to Honor 8X. The gadget also does not provide protection from external influences. Functionality includes voice control, A2DP profile, fingerprint reader.

Advantages:

• NFC interface;
• Average price;
• Good performance;
• Sound quality;
• Long work without recharging;
• Anti-reflective glass.

Disadvantages:

• Back panel made of plastic;
• Average photo and video quality;
• Slippery.

Users claim that in terms of performance, reliability and ease of use, the gadget is not inferior to top-end counterparts. Its functionality corresponds to the declared price.

ASUS ZenFone 3

Our rating opens with a proven model with a high rating on Yandex.Market ASUS ZenFone 3 ZE552KL 64GB. This is not the cheapest option, but it has a decent filling: a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 million pixel front camera, which provides high-quality communication via Skype and other similar applications. A powerful speaker and speakerphone make chatting and listening to music comfortable, and 64 GB of built-in memory allows you to store a large number of photos, music and other files.

Buyers tried to impress with fast charging in 2 hours and high performance, and this was not prevented by the not-so-high battery capacity of 3000 mAh. It is convenient to use the Internet, play games and type messages on this model, it facilitates the diagonal of 5.5 inches. But it is precisely this fact that makes it difficult to work with it with one hand. The model is also interesting in terms of communication capabilities, there are both 3G and 4G modules.

Advantages:

• Fast;
• Original;
• Bright colours;
• Big screen;
• High-quality glass at the screen;
• Stable work;
• Doesn't heat up.

Disadvantages:

• Backlash side buttons;
• Fuzzy shots when the camera is in automatic mode;
• The battery lasts for a maximum of a day with active use;
• slipping out of hands;
• Mark Corps.

The leader in this nomination was Meizu Pro 6 32GB with the latest version of Android 6.0. The manufacturer equipped it with a metal-plastic case, but the weight did not suffer much from this, stopping at 160 g. Controversial opinions, based on user reviews, are caused by the alternate operation of two SIM cards and the mediocre battery power of 2560 mAh. In terms of performance with a 10-core processor, everything is just fine. The fast charging option is also a plus.

Compared to the same ZenFone 3 ZE552KL 64GB, the amount of internal memory here is modest - 32 GB, which, subject to frequent use of the camera, can become critical. Music lovers are more fortunate, music is played in two formats - the already classic MP3 and the more flexible AAC. It makes no sense to focus on the standard options - the usual speakerphone, flight mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will not surprise anyone, they just exist. But the rear camera is 21.16 MP and the front camera is 5 million pixels. will definitely please you when shooting photos and videos with an impressive resolution of 3840 × 2160.

Advantages:

• "Nimble";
• Several applications run simultaneously without freezing;
• Excellent sound in headphones;
• fast charging;
• The quality of the overall performance;
• Nice screen.

Disadvantages:

• No NFC
• Few accessories;
• It gets very hot in games.

Which Chinese smartphone is better to choose

There are different brands on the market, each with its own pros and cons. Which Chinese smartphone to buy, what to consider when choosing, is described in our rating. As the main purchase criterion, you can take the price of the device:

• Lenovo K5 Play 3/32GB is considered the best inexpensive model;
• If you are looking for something in the region of 10-15 thousand, choose ASUS Zenfone Max (M2) ZB633KL 4/64GB or Honor 8X 4/64GB;
• With a budget of more than 15,000 rubles. you should pay attention to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB.

Naturally, it will be a mistake to choose a gadget for 2000-4000 rubles. and hope that it will be the best Chinese smartphone. To buy something more or less decent, you need to count on an amount of at least 6,000 rubles.