High quality phones from China. Chinese smartphones: will they help you save money? Frameless Chinese smartphones

Phones from China have long been no longer associated with a second-rate product, in which all the components are inferior to those of Western ones. Thanks to the efforts of companies such as Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu and Honor, you can buy a good Chinese smartphone for relatively little money.

10. Meizu M6s 64GB (11,000 – 16,340)

This model was presented by Meizu at the beginning of 2018. It has a 5.7-inch IPS display, which is especially notable for its extremely narrow bezels. In addition, it has an aspect ratio of 2 to 1. The cameras do not capture the stars from the sky, but with good lighting they work quite well. Well, the processor Samsung Exynos 7872 and 3 GB random access memory enough for all daily tasks.

The Meizu M6s 64GB smartphone can be purchased in different colors

Flaws:

• there is no NFC and USB Type-C module;
• far from the best best system FlymeOS;
• The screen brightness is not too high.

9. Honor 9 Lite 32GB (10,499 – 15,740.00)

This Chinese smartphone model has many positive feedback. Most often it is praised for its bright 5.65-inch screen with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. The processor is Huawei's proprietary design - Kirin 659. Also, the advantages include a beautiful design and good materials housings.

Honor is an offshoot of Huawei, which decided to make a more youthful and euphonious name for Western audiences.

The back panel of the phone is made of glass, so all chips and scratches are visible on it.

Flaws:

• back cover collects prints too quickly;
• The quality of pictures from the main camera could be better.

8. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB (9,250 – 16,490)

Xiaomi is one of the most beloved Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the CIS countries. AND Xiaomi Redmi The 5 Plus 64GB clearly shows the reason for this popularity. This is one of the cheapest frameless phones, which, in addition, has relatively good filling. The advantage of this model is its large 5.99-inch screen with a huge resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. Another pleasant bonus will be the presence of a proven 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor.

The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB smartphone is capacious - 4000 mAh, but not removable

Flaws:

• there is no NFC module (as in most other Xiaomi models);
• The camera takes high-quality pictures only in good lighting.

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7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 64GB (9,999 – 15,990)

Well, this copy bears the well-deserved title of the most popular smartphone Xiaomi company. And all thanks to good performance, bright screen, capacitive battery and adequate price. With moderate use of the phone, charging more than lasts for several days. This figure is achieved thanks to latest version Android 8.1 and a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh. Well, the combination of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and 4 GB of RAM is enough for all everyday tasks.

The body of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 64GB smartphone is made of aluminum

Flaws:

• no NFC module;
• there are performance problems in demanding games;
• USB Type-C is missing.

6. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6/64GB (23,590 – 29,000)

This new product went on sale early this summer. The biggest advantage of the device is the use in the architecture of the flagship model of Qualcomm processors - Snapdragon 845 with an Adreno 630 graphics accelerator. It also has a built-in NFC module, which is so loved by many.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6/64GB boasts a stylish frameless design and excellent ergonomics, it is pleasant to hold in your hands

Disadvantages: There are problems with the phone's face unlock function.

5. Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6/64GB (18,900 – 24,600)

There is no such thing as too much Xiaomi. Especially when it comes to Pocophone. This is probably the cheapest smartphone with an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board. WITH using Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6/64GB, the Chinese company broke the stereotype that only expensive ones can have such a processor flagship models. Other advantages of the device include a fairly capacious battery (4,000 mAh), 6 GB of RAM and the presence of a heat pipe for cooling the processor.

Despite the presence of disadvantages, reviews of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6/64GB smartphone are mostly positive

Flaws:

• rustic plastic body;
• lack of NFC;
• Not the best front camera.

4. OnePlus 6 6/64GB (28,680 – 41,550)

OnePlus 6 6/64GB is another competitor to branded flagships that came to us from China. He can boast very much good sales and an overwhelming number of positive reviews. Buyers note the excellent quality of the 6.26-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280x1080. The bezels of this device are very narrow, which improves the already prestigious look of the phone. The camera takes very decent pictures both during the day and in poor lighting conditions.

The battery capacity of OnePlus 6 6/64GB is only 3300 mAh

Flaws:

• easily soiled glass case;
• Poorly working HDR shooting mode.

3. Honor View 10 128GB (24,000 – 35,150)

The flagship from Honor went on sale at the beginning of the year and was able to quickly win the love of the public. And this is not surprising, because the smartphone has a high-quality dual camera, stylish design and enviable performance (6 GB of RAM and HiSilicon Kirin 970). With all this, its price is quite modest.

Honor View 10 128GB is made in the spirit of modern trends and will delight you with minimal frames

Flaws:

• not very long battery life;
• There is no moisture protection and optical stabilization.

2. Huawei P20 Pro (44,540 – 51,950)

This is the best device from Huawei. The narrow-frame phone has a high-quality AMOLED screen, an 8-core Kirin 970 processor, 6 GB of RAM and a 4,000 mAh battery. The main feature of the smartphone is the triple camera from the German manufacturer Leica. According to statistics from the DxOMark website, this phone has the best camera among all mobile devices(including iPhone XS Max).

Huawei P20 Pro - premium smartphone

Flaws:

• elimination of the headphone jack and MicroSD slot;
• quite high price.

1. Xiaomi Mi 8 6/128GB (24,550 – 30,990)

Probably one of the most powerful and at the same time inexpensive Chinese phones. It takes 3rd place in the AnTuTu ranking in terms of performance, but at the same time it costs much less than flagships from other companies. The dual main camera is equipped with Sony IMX363 and Samsung S5K3M3 modules, thanks to which pretty good pictures are obtained. Overall, this is an extremely good device that has an unusually low price for its characteristics.

Xiaomi Mi 8 6/128GB - a smartphone dedicated to the eighth anniversary of the company

Flaws:

• copying iPhone design X;
• poor video stabilization during 4K shooting;
• lack of stereo speakers.

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The difference between Western and Chinese flagships wears off more and more every year. All that remains is to get rid of the prejudice that Chinese phones are necessarily somehow worse than models from popular brands.

Chinese manufacturers like Huawei, Xiaomi, HMD (read Nokia), Meizu offer high-quality cheap phones, which bypass their American and Korean counterparts in terms of hardware. For 15,000 rubles you can freely buy a cool smartphone that will take good photographs, play games and work stably for years.

1st place – Honor 10 Lite

Huawei is a leader in the mid-segment. Only it manages to produce high-quality and well-optimized inexpensive smartphones with normal hardware and functionality, Honor 10 Lite is a confirmation.

Characteristics:

• OS: Android 9 Pie + EMUI 9 shell.
• Display: IPS, 6.21”, 2340×1080, 415 ppi. Brightness – 441 cd/m2, contrast – 1282:1; average color rendering error DeltaE = 2.7.
• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12 nm) + Mali-G51 MP4.
• Main camera: 13 + 2 MP, f/1.8 aperture.
• Front camera: 24 MP, f/2.
• Battery: 3400 mAh, no fast charging, V included 10 W adapter.
• Communications and connectors: NFC, Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2

The phone is cool - it takes excellent photographs, shows high speed and optimization. The 3400 mAh battery lasts for 28 hours of communication, almost 11 hours of surfing the Internet and more than 11 hours of video playback at a brightness of 200 cd/m2. Examples of photos + test results can be found in the complete analysis of the device:

The phone has no bugs or illnesses, most reviews on Yandex.Market are positive. The assembly and quality of materials and components are also high, which makes the smartphone the best in the segment. The only problem is the old microUSB connector and the lack of fast charging.

2nd place – Huawei P Smart (2019)

This model is very similar to Honor 10 Lite in terms of hardware and appearance. It uses the same display with identical characteristics, a similar Kirin 710 processor, a rear camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels and an f/1.8 aperture, and a 2 megapixel depth sensor is also available. The only major difference is the front camera. On Honor 10 lite it is a 24 MP sensor, on P Smart it is 16 MP.

Also, the smartphones have the same batteries - 3400 mAh, however, in terms of autonomy, P Smart 2019 is worse - it provides 24:45 hours of communication, 10 hours of surfing and 11 hours of video playback. But as for the cameras, there are no serious differences between the phones. You will find examples of photos and test results in the full review:

NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi AC standard, working with 5 GHz networks, included. However, Honor 10 lite has all this. The disadvantage is the old micro USB connector, lack of fast charging. This spoils the impression of a high-quality and successful device with good hardware, screen and cameras.

3rd place – Meizu X8

The new phone from the Chinese manufacturer Meizu turned out to be cool - with an excellent build, a powerful and energy-efficient processor, and a high-quality screen. Its only drawback is the lack of an NFC chip, which is why I give it third place in the TOP.

Characteristics:

• Display: IPS, 6.2”, 2220×1080, 398 ppi.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 + Adreno 616.
• Memory: 4/6 GB RAM + 64/128 GB disk, no slot for microSD card.
• Main camera: 12 + 5 MP, f/1.9, 1.4 micron, Dual Pixel technology.
• Front camera: 20 MP.
• Battery: 3210 mAh, fast charging not stated.
• Communications and connectors: 3.5 mm, Wi-Fi standard ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C.

Meizu X8 is a good quality smartphone with an excellent build without any backlashes or creaks, it fits comfortably in the hand, takes good photographs, but there are complaints about “twisting” of colors in the final image. There are also 4K video recording capabilities, which the processor power allows. By the way, Snapdragon 710 is a new 10nm chip from Qualcomm, which has proven itself well in Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, Nokia 8.1, Meizu 16X. It's a stronger platform than the Kirin 710, but Android 8 out of the box and the lack of an NFC chip are serious drawbacks.

4th place – Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Xiaomi is trying to keep up and also offers cool budget phone, however, without an NFC chip. But all the rest of the hardware is here top level, plus high-quality assembly and stable Android 9 Pie + MIUI OS.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

Characteristics:

• Glass body (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame.
• Display: IPS, 6.3”, Full HD+ resolution, brightness 479 cd/m2; Contrast ratio: 1338:1, color accuracy DeltaE – 2.0 in standard mode.
• Memory: 4/64 GB.
• Main camera: 48 MP, f/1.8 + 5 MP depth sensor; matrix size 0.5 inches.
• Front camera: 13 MP, f/2.2.
• Battery: 4000 mAh + fast charging QC 4. The charge lasts for 14 hours of web surfing, 32.5 hours of communication, 14 hours of video playback.

Excellent phone under 15,000 rubles. True, you can only get it for that kind of money on Aliexpress, but we are no strangers to it. The smartphone works well Snapdragon processor 660 is the predecessor of the SD 710, which is found on the Meizu X8. Also here great camera with a quadruple bayer filter and pixel alignment technology, a cool screen and QC 4.0 fast charging, but the kit comes with the simplest 10W charging adapter. If you want to charge quickly, buy a QC 4.0 compatible device separately.

The phone does not have NFC or a 4K video function, which is strange since the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has a similar feature. By the way, he is next in the ranking.

5th place – Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

The phone was released in September 2018, I managed to assemble good feedback and become one of the best-selling mid-rangers at the beginning of 2019. The device is made of glass, with an aluminum frame, supports 2 SIM.

Characteristics:

• OS: Android 8 Oreo out of the box.
• Display: IPS, 6.26”, Full HD+ resolution, brightness 468 cd/m2; Contrast ratio: 1338:1, color accuracy DeltaE – 2.0 in standard mode.
• Processor: Snapdragon 660 + Adreno 660.
• Memory: 4/64 GB.
• Main camera: 12 MP, f/1.8 + 5 MP depth sensor; matrix size 1/2.55 inches.
• Front camera: 24 MP.
• Battery: 3350 mAh + fast charging QC 3. The charge lasts for 10:25 hours of web surfing, 30 hours of communication, 10 hours of video playback.
• Wi-Fi 5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C.

The smartphone turned out to be good, but there are complaints about the quality of shooting on the front and rear cameras. There is also no NFC, stereo speakers, radio, or 3.5 mm headphone output. If you have a cool headset, then you will have to use it through a Type-C to 3.5 mm adapter, which is not very convenient and bad for sound quality.

The Mi 8 Lite is good in terms of display and performance, it supports QC 3.0 fast charging, but it comes with a regular 10W charger. It gives 36% charge in 30 minutes; If you want it faster, buy a compatible QC 3.0 charger separately.

Many years on the market mobile phones so-called A-brands dominated, like Samsung, Apple, LG, etc. Chinese smartphones were rightly considered too low-quality, low-power and ugly. But by 2017 the situation changed dramatically. Brands such as Xiaomi have managed to raise the quality bar to the level of global giants, while maintaining a low cost. Yes, there are still cheap semi-basement companies, but there are also enough of those that could be safely recommended. It is the latter that will be discussed in the traditional rating. But first, let's remember the most famous and reliable manufacturers.

The best Chinese smartphone manufacturers

"Huawei"- one of the world's largest manufacturers of mobile devices in the middle and premium price segments. From 2007 to 2015, the company’s revenue increased 5 times, and today more than 170 thousand people work for the benefit of the company. Huawei smartphones are famous for their rich hardware, excellent build quality and innovative solutions.

"Lenovo"- Chinese computer company, registered back in 1984. In the 21st century, the company was actively gaining popularity all over the world and today is one of the leaders in the production of tablets, smartphones and laptops. In 2014, the company bought out Motorola Mobility, a well-known manufacturer of mobile devices and software for Android OS.

"Xiaomi"- the brand entered Russian market only in 2014, but has already managed to fall in love with many mobile device users. Thanks to ultra-affordable prices, the growth rate of popularity of Xiaomi smartphones has simply gone off scale. In just a few quarters of 2014, the company reached third place in the world in terms of smartphone sales. In February 2016, a real hit of the season was released - Xiaomi smartphone Mi5.

"Meizu" is a relatively young company that released the first smartphone running Windows CE 6.0 in 2009. The device was almost accurate a copy of Apple The iPhone did not gain such widespread popularity. A significant jump in the company's popularity occurred in February 2015, when the Chinese company Alibaba Group invested $590 million in Meizu. The range of Meizu smartphones has increased sharply, and the brand has become one of the main suppliers of functional and at the same time very inexpensive smartphones.

"OnePlus" is one of the youngest companies among Chinese smartphone brands. Founded in 2013 by Pete Lau, a former Oppo employee. Interesting fact is that the creation of the first innovative OnePlus smartphone happened literally in real time. The company organized an active online feedback with users so that they start talking about the company’s new products as quickly as possible.

The best Chinese smartphones with a good camera

3 OnePlus 6 8/128GB

Video in 4K. Optical stabilization
Country: China
Average price: 35990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A cool and organic-looking smartphone from China with a camera that is simply top-notch by the standards of its competitors. In phone big screen With good resolution And AMOLED matrix(long live real black), and the camera consists of two models with 16 and 20 megapixels. The cameras also feature optical stabilization, fast autofocus and a decent macro mode. The F/1.7 aperture will certainly please lovers of portrait photography.

In addition, the cameras have 4K resolution and can record video at 60 frames per second. The reviews admire the application for creating photos - there are many manual settings and the Slow Motion function, beloved by Instagram bloggers. Facial recognition is in place. The battery consistently lasts for a day under heavy load, and if you use the battery resource sparingly, then it will last you for one and a half to two days.

2 Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64GB

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 15840 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Until recently, the Xiaomi logo on the case meant mediocre cameras in a smartphone. Now the Chinese brand has changed everything, having developed cool software and purchased high-quality optics to complete its creations. There is a dual camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, which are controlled by artificial intelligence. The photos are pleasing with detail, good color rendition, and noiselessness (important for shots with a sufficient level of light).

The reviews advise to put third party application for the Gcam camera, however, for this you will have to get developer rights and wander around the settings a little. This utility allows you to extract the best quality photos from a Chinese phone. Anyway, this is the best budget smartphone from China with a good camera. The unusualness of Xiaomi Mi A2 is absolutely pure android on board, uncovered MIUI shell or anything else.

1 Honor 10 4/128GB

The best ratio of price and quality
Country: China
Average price: 25950 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0

Crazy stylish smartphone, under the bright body of which hides a filling designed for young people. The 5.84-inch IPS screen with excellent resolution boasts a decent amount of brightness and the ability to adjust color temperature. The processor is a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 970, which can handle all popular toys and resource-intensive programs.

But main feature Honor 10 is not even in appearance, but in cameras. The main camera is divided into two modules, which have a total of 40 megapixels. Autofocus is fast and clear, macro mode works correctly. The manufacturer regularly sends updates, including for cameras. In reviews, users note that after installing the updates, already good photographic abilities increase - the bokeh becomes more natural, the focus draws out hair in portraits more carefully, and frames in low light conditions get rid of noise. This best smartphone with a luscious design and up-to-date hardware that earns every ruble of its price.

The best inexpensive Chinese smartphones: budget up to 10,000 rubles

Nokia 3

Latest software
Country: China
Average price: 8297 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4

Nokia phones can easily be called legendary. Phones, but not smartphones. The Finns missed the chance at one time and the brand was bought by the Chinese. Were they able to “shoot” with the new devices? Oh yeah! In terms of performance and screen parameters, Nokia 3 is on par with its competitors, and the body materials are even simpler - only the frame is made of metal, the back cover is plastic. But the strength of a beginner is no small – it can easily withstand falls even from great heights.

The Troika also boasts slightly more advanced communication modules. 4G LTE-A cat.4 and NFC are supported, which means you can use Android Pay. Moreover, as operating system almost “naked” Android 7.0. The speed of work is simply excellent, updates come quickly.

Advantages:

• Very nimble shell
• NFC support
• 4G LTE-A cat.4
• Rugged housing

2 DOOGEE X60L

Dual camera for an inexpensive price
Country: China
Average price: 6255 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

Smartphone with Android 7 and progressive appearance. The screen is created according to the principle of infinity - there are practically no side frames, and the screen is slightly curved. The design copied from Samsung's flagship is not the only advantage(?) of this model. The manufacturer has placed a 13+8 megapixel dual camera, a 3300 mAh battery, a 4G module and GPS under the beautiful body.

The main disadvantages that are a consequence of the wildly budget price: a processor with modest capabilities, only 16 GB permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, no gyroscope and unstable Bluetooth. Also, the manufacturer did not worry about the quality of the software, so occasionally the smartphone “catch” glitches and does not like to be updated.

1 Vivo Y81

Premium design. Excellent technical characteristics
Country: China
Average price: 9970 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

A smartphone with the latest Android (8.1) and a chic appearance - minimalist frames, neat bangs at the top, slim body. The 6.22-inch screen, unfortunately, cannot boast of high resolution - it has HD, adapted for an elongated screen. But the budget-priced smartphone has a good 13-megapixel camera, 4G, GPS and GLONASS, 3GB of RAM and an 8-core processor with a good power reserve. There is face unlocking and a nice shell over the main “axis”. The speakers are loud, the build is good.

Reviews praise the battery - 3260 mAh is enough for a day of intensive work. The manufacturer is one of the top most popular brands in China, and it has recently appeared on our market. This model is the best that can be found cheaply from the Middle Kingdom.

The best Chinese smartphones with a good battery

3 Blackview P10000 Pro

Most powerful battery(60 hours talk time). 4 camera modules in total
Country: China
Average price: 14520 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A brutal candy bar with the most powerful battery among the participants in our top. There is as much as 11,000 mAh, which is enough for 80 hours of listening to music. In everyday moderate-active mode, the battery will last for a week. The caring manufacturer installed fast charging so that the smartphone does not have to charge such a large battery for a day. The charging connector, by the way, is USB Type-C.

We continue to surprise: there is a fingerprint scanner, light and proximity sensors, a flashlight and a facial recognition function. Another reason to buy this particular Chinese phone: two front camera modules and two main ones. True, additional modules have a resolution of only 0.3 megapixels and are needed more to create the effect of blurring the background and showing off.

2 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64 gb

Largest display
Country: China
Average price: 11620 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0

To say that Mi Max 2 is specific is to say nothing. It is more powerful than its competitors. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM are installed inside, and therefore all applications and “heavy” games run without problems. There is also no fault with the communication modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, infrared. Fast Mobile Internet provides 4G LTE-A. The cameras are also good: the 12 MP main module with f/2.2 takes very good pictures in good lighting, and the 5 MP front camera is enough for selfies on Instagram.

But the display diagonal of this monster is 6.44 inches, and therefore it is suitable for a very small category of people. To provide the screen with energy, engineers installed a 5300 mAh battery, which lasts for 2-3 days at very high temperatures. high load- an excellent indicator.

Advantages:

• Best in class performance
• Modern communication modules
• Great battery life

Flaws:

• Not suitable for everyone due to screen size

1 OUKITEL K10000

31.5 hours of continuous movie watching
Country: China
Average price: 11,477 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0

OUKITEL K10000 is the best smartphone with the most powerful battery in the budget segment under 10,000 rubles. A device for real men who don’t feel any discomfort carrying a device weighing 285 grams and 14 cm thick in their pocket.

A powerful 10,000 mAh battery is the main trump card of a smartphone, which is why they actually buy it. With screen brightness at maximum and wifi smartphone will allow you to play for almost 14 hours – an excellent indicator for a budget gadget. Although this gadget cannot be called a gaming one, the processor is still rather weak. But for listening to music and films - best option can not found. At 50% display brightness, OUKITEL K10000 will allow you to watch movies on a single charge for up to 31.5 hours.

Its obvious disadvantages, besides its heavy weight, is the camera. Macro photography is “no good”, video is shot with noticeable slowdowns, richness and detail are clearly lacking. So he is very far from a camera phone. By the way, they obviously don’t buy the OUKITEL K10000 for the camera and games.

Video review

The best Chinese smartphones in terms of price/quality ratio

3 Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 7947 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0

We open the category with a representative of the budget line from Xiaomi. The company's products have always stood out for their excellent price, performance and quality ratio. Redmi 4X is no exception. Yes, there are examples with a rattling camera and a slightly loose body, but other than that there is nothing to complain about.

As central processor It uses an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, which provides excellent interface and application performance and good gaming performance. The company's SoC is 2 or 3 GB of RAM (in versions with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory, respectively). Modern communication modules are also used: Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE-A cat.4, all are available navigation systems, IR port for controlling equipment. Of course, Redmi 4X has a fingerprint scanner and capacious battery 4100 mAh – traditional features of the Redmi line

Advantages:

• Good filling
• Low cost
• Several interesting proprietary features

Flaws:

• Some copies suffer from not very high-quality assembly

2 Meizu 15 Lite 4/32GB

Nice screen. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 15990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The smartphone comes from China with an excellent screen with natural color reproduction, large viewing angles, and a decent amount of brightness. The sensor is responsive and does not lag. A 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day or two, and thanks to fast charging Meizu Super mCharge, the process of replenishing the coveted percentages does not take much time.

The performance is also pleasing - for this money the Chinese brand offered an eight-core Snapdragon 626 and 4 GB of RAM, which is enough not only for everyday tasks, but also for entertainment or work. The camera is good - autofocus and F/1.9 aperture allow you to create nice shots with background blur. The front camera is not far behind – it has 20 megapixels. Meizu 15 Lite deserves to be in the top best phones from China, especially since it has few disadvantages - weak vibration and poor defense display from scratches.

1 Honor Play 4/64GB

Gaming characteristics. GPU Turbo Technology
Country: China
Average price: 20,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A smartphone that will satisfy those who like to play on the phone. Chinese creation endowed powerful processor, which can withstand the load from resource-intensive games and programs. Huawei didn’t skimp on the RAM either – it has 4 GB. The 6.3-inch screen with an excellent resolution of 2340x1080 will allow you to get the most out of video games, and the 3750 mAh battery will not allow the phone to turn off in the midst of a game.

Among other things, there is an excellent camera with two modules, loud and clear sound from the speakers, a metal body and a GPU Turbo function, which significantly increases the efficiency of the device when running hardware-demanding games. The reviews write about the nuances: it turns out that for the function to work, the game itself also needs to support this technology. So far there are few such games, but Huawei is actively negotiating with developers from the top most popular ones to distribute their innovation.

The best secure Chinese smartphones

3 Blackview BV9000

NFC. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 15,480 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A model with near-flagship “things” inside and budget price for an armor-piercing device. According to Blackview tradition, there is protection from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and an NFC module for contactless payment. The manufacturer rolled out its own shell on the seventh Android, pre-installing various applications. Among them there are also really useful ones like a walkie-talkie, compass, level, etc.

Reviews complain about autonomy. The battery lasts for a day with fairly active use of the smartphone. But it charges quickly - in 40 minutes at the outlet the charge is replenished to 70%. Users write that they use the gadget as their main and only phone - and are satisfied. A couple more shortcomings – the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, weight 240 grams, decent dimensions and “unfinished” firmware – Chinese roots make themselves felt.

2 DOOGEE S50 6/64GB

The most popular among secure phones
Country: China
Average price: 15950 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

A weighty gadget with IP68 protection. The number “6” hints at immunity to small solid particles - dust, the number “8” - to reliable protection from water even when immersed to a depth of three meters. The device is suitable for extreme sports enthusiasts, fishermen, hunters, builders as a spare phone, and also for children - after all, it is a shock-resistant device that is not afraid of falling into a puddle.

The good stuff: 5.7-inch screen, dual camera 16+13 megapixels, big battery, 6 GB RAM, 4G support and GPS module. The bad: weight 250 grams, Android version 7.1 out of the box, problems with software, like this Chinese manufacturer does not pay due attention to the quality of the software component.

1 Blackview BV5800

The cheapest with fresh Android and IP68 water protection
Country: China
Average price: 9190 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A smartphone from China with a brutal design, Android 8.1 inside and shock-resistant properties. The body is made of plastic, rubber and metal inserts. The frames around the 5.5-inch display are narrow, but there is no need to talk about the compactness of the body - you have to pay for shock resistance with slightly increased dimensions of the phone. Because of this, it is impossible to use a non-standard charger without an adapter, since the connector is recessed into the body, and the plugs are in standard cables can't reach him.

There is a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The first one works well, it just turns the brightness up to the limit and doesn’t like bad light, and the second is fast and correct. But the main advantage of a Chinese smartphone from the third tier is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard, which means you can swim with your smartphone in a pool at a depth of up to three meters.

The Beijing Sino Statistical Agency has published its data on smartphone sales in China in the first half of the year. In total, according to the organization, about 250 million devices were sold during the specified period, of which almost 60 million were sold via the Internet. Sino statistics are interesting in that they provide separate data for online and offline sales, and there is also a general table. Let's start by studying the online data:

Xiaomi, which once relied on online sales, is still the leader in this direction, and no one except Huawei can even come close to the company's position. These two leaders share half of all online sales in China. The top five also included LeEco, Apple and Meizu, whose results are approximately three times lower than those of the leader. But the BBK brands, which have taken a significant lead in Lately(OPPO, Vivo, OnePlus) are far from the leading positions, in ninth, eleventh and fourteenth places, respectively. Note that there are almost no little-known companies in the top twenty, except perhaps Smartisan and Xiaolajiao (Little Pepper). The first hasn’t shown any new products for about a year, and the second sells only budget devices and only in China.

Now let's talk about offline sales, which are three times more. The undisputed leader here is BBK, whose brands OPPO and Vivo took first and third places, respectively. Huawei squeezes in between them, and Apple takes fourth place. Fifth, with an almost twofold lag, is occupied by Samsung. As for Xiaomi, it is in ninth place here, since offline sales have never been its main focus. It is worth noting that at the bottom of the ranking there are many little-known companies such as Lephone, Hisense, Koobee, Kopo and Doov. Most of their products are budget devices with very simple characteristics, so they do not attract the attention of a savvy audience. CMCC is also there (this abbreviation hides models sold under the China Mobile brand).

Finally, overall rating. First place was taken by Huawei, which is successful both online and offline. The second and fourth are for OPPO and Vivo, which are sold mainly in stores on the streets. Apple, which ranks fourth in the first two ratings, was able to get to third here, and the online sales leader Xiaomi ended up only in fifth place due to offline problems. Small companies that focus on offline were also able to make it into the overall ranking (Lephone, Hisense, Koobee, Kopo).

For the last few year s, Chinese smartphones are becoming more and more popular not only here. Let's take a look at the most popular smartphones in China.

But I wonder whether the Chinese love the same smartphones as the Ukrainians, or whether they still prefer other models.

And then we decided to find out about the TOP 5 most popular smartphones in China.

Huawei Mate 10

In fifth place among the most popular smartphones in China is Huawei Mate 10. To be honest, the Chinese have taste, even if the price is very low. And it costs about 640 US dollars in China.

Huawei introduced this model back in November, and within just one month the smartphone has gained great popularity in this country. It has quite acceptable dimensions for holding in one hand. And despite the fact that these are the dimensions of a typical 5.5-inch phone, the screen of the Huawei Mate 10 has a diagonal of 5.9 inches with a 2K resolution.

The performance of the smartphone is also lacking. A modern and powerful self-produced HiSilicon Kirin 970 chip, Mali-G72 MP12 graphics, plus 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, turns this smartphone into a real powerful pocket machine for any task.

In fourth place is another representative Chinese company Huawei, only this time it’s their sub-brand - Honor V9. In China, this smartphone costs about $350. Despite the fact that it was announced back in February 2017, it is still popular in China.

So, the hardware in this phone is a little older when compared to the Mate 10, namely HiSilicon Kirin 960, Mali-G71 MP8 graphics, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM, but this is still enough for anyone and everyone tasks. And every month this phone will fall in price, and the popularity of such a flagship will only grow.

In third place is a smartphone from Xiaomi - Mi Mix 2, priced at $540. It was presented back in September 2017. Its biggest feature is that this smartphone was designed by French designer Philippe Starck. Thin bezels on all sides and top. All sensors and the front camera are located at the bottom. This is exactly the best design solution according to the Frenchman. Although many are still indignant about the fact that the selfie camera is again located at the bottom, as it was in the first generation model, introduced a year ago.

The power here is at its best, as for a 2017 flagship: Snapdragon 835, Adreno 540, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. But the most cool feature, in addition to thin bezels around the screen, there is an elongated 6-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 with FHD+ resolution.

Vivo X20 Plus

The penultimate model that we will talk about today is the . Thus, the Vivo brand is generally little known among Ukrainians, but this cannot be said about the Chinese. This model was presented back in October. And him best feature is a large, almost 6.5 inch screen with FHD+ resolution and completely new and modern processor from Qualcomm, Snapdragon 660, which replaced the earlier flagship Snapdragon 820.

The phone in China costs about $450, which is perhaps a little expensive, but the Chinese consumer does not think so, and therefore this model was placed in second place in the ranking of the most popular smartphones in China for 2017.

And now we come to the golden winner - Oppo R11S. This is another brand that few people in Ukraine have heard of. However, after seeing this particular smartphone in person and holding it in your hand, you realize that right now you want it for your birthday.

This smartphone is thin and small in size. And also despite the fact that the screen in it is really large. Whatever you say, the 6-inch elongated display with an aspect ratio of 18 x 9 and FHD+ resolution does its job with a bang!

Except good screen, there is also a good filling: Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of ROM. The smartphone costs approximately $450.

Conclusion

So! From all this we can only conclude that those Chinese smartphones that are popular in our country are not very popular in China. After all, the Chinese themselves have their own whims under the guise “fifty shades of smartphones”.

And here's what exactly Chinese phones do you have a preference? Or perhaps you like something extravagant - American or Korean?