Chinese phones similar to iPhone 7. Smartphones that are cooler than iPhone

To be honest, I've only used the iPhone X once. And in this short time you can understand whether the device is convenient or not. In the case of the X, after about 30 seconds you understand that, on the whole, this form factor is pleasant, and the entire useful area of ​​the display is really used.

The notch in the display is, of course, a controversial issue. Some people like it, some don't. In the case of the iPhone X and the device from Oppo, I like it because the whole point is not in the notch, but in the same size of frames around the entire perimeter of the device. It is the same thickness of the frames both on the sides, bottom and top that creates a very pleasant feeling during use.

Apple created the notch for a reason. Marketers understood perfectly well what such a decision would lead to. They knew that others would begin to follow the trend set by Apple. And so it happened. MWC 2018 gave us an idea of ​​where the market will move in 2018. And if Android fans chuckled at the notch in the display, now they will have to come to terms with it, because almost all flagship - and not only flagship - smartphones will now have a notch.

Below I will present all the smartphones that I know of with a notched display, and at the same time I will comment on each of the solutions.

The photo below is Lite. He looks, frankly, terrible. The cutout at the top is okay, but why then make such a huge frame at the bottom? You need to choose one of the two, otherwise the meaning of one of the decisions is lost. Or you make a frame at the bottom, as Xiaomi did with Mi MIX 2, or a cutout in the display. Otherwise, the end result is a mess of everything incomprehensible.

In the case of OnePlus 6, the situation is slightly better, because the frame at the bottom is noticeably smaller and almost equal to the side frames. However, due to the enlarged lower frame, the smartphone still looks weaker than the iPhone X. Although, of course, better solutions from Huawei.

One of the Huawei P20 renders also appeared on the Internet. It’s still difficult to say what model this is, but it can be characterized with one rhetorical question: why is this button at the bottom needed? The smartphone looks ridiculous, and let's admit it.

The photo below shows the flagship device from Oppo. And so far this is the best implementation of a notch in the display, because there is no bottom frame to spoil the whole effect. Oppo was copied, they did it blatantly, but they succeeded, unlike the others.

Doogee V - a budget device from a little-known Chinese company. The cost of the device will most likely be about 150-200 dollars. For this money we get an in-display scanner and a pretty good design. Yes, there is a frame at the bottom, but the price tag in this case should save the situation.

ZenFone 5. Also a pretty good implementation. And, in my opinion, Asus approached it very professionally. They tried to do it their own way, tried to bring something of their own into a similar form factor and did it well. A truly shameless smartphone, yes, there is a frame at the bottom, but it is not so large, and in general the shell and design are very harmonious. Well done.

Croatian smartphone NOA N10 on MediaTek MT6737 with 4 GB of RAM. Nothing special except the design:

Ulephone. I will not discuss this device, it is not worth its 380 dollars. There is 8 GB of RAM here, new processor from MediaTek, there are very thin frames, but the smartphone looks ridiculous. A crooked shell spoils the whole effect. And this is more like one of the prototypes. But knowing Ulephone, I can say that, most likely, the device will go on sale with this firmware.

Leagoo S9. Device for $150 with iPhone design X:

And finally, a fresh photo of the flagship LG G7:

It’s difficult to say anything, but as I write this article, I’m gradually starting to come to terms with the notch and understand that this has become the norm for the entire market. Apple has once again set a trend, and it’s hard not to admit it.

After the exhibition mobile technologies MWC 2018 it became clear that an invasion of clones was coming, which looked more like mass insanity. Most manufacturers, especially Chinese ones, have picked up new trend and are preparing or have already presented own smartphones with the fashionable “unibrow” this season.

There were so many models that it became a revelation for us. Out of curiosity, it was decided to collect a bunch of the most interesting of them and present them to you for review.

Huawei P20 and P20 Pro

The most interesting clones of the iPhone X are the future Huawei smartphones, which will be presented on March 27. Two of them are the flagships P20 and P20 Pro with a “monobrow”, and the third is P20 Lite with average parameters and a regular screen. On this moment Some characteristics of the new products are known.

Huawei P20

In order not to imitate Apple at all, Huawei decided to bring its own trick and equipped the Pro version with a triple camera, which according to rumors consists of 12 MP + 16 MP + 18 MP sensors. Other parameters of the Huawei P20 Pro include a 6-inch screen with QHD+ resolution and 8256 GB of memory. As for the Huawei P20, it will receive a 12 MP + 16 MP camera, a 5.7-inch display with FHD+ resolution and a choice of 464 GB or 6128 GB memory. The smartphones will have in common a Kirin 970 processor with an artificial intelligence cluster.

Asus Zenfone 5 and 5Z

UMIDIGI Z2 and UMIDIGI One

The presentation of both smartphones is expected in April. It is only known that UMIDIGI Z2 will be equipped with a 6.2-inch screen with FHD+ resolution, wireless charging and will cost $300. And UMIDIGI One was demonstrated with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, support for LTE and other cellular networks that are common in Europe and America. latest model Currently undergoing FCC certification in the USA.

UMIDIGI One

Ulefone T2 and T2 Pro, Ulefone X

Elephone A4 Pro

Oukitel U18 and U19

Quite interesting smartphones with high-quality infinity screens. Oukitel U18 was equipped with an 8-core chip, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of total memory, and was priced at $170. As for Oukitel U19, it received parameters entry level. Read more about both models.

Oukitel U18 and U19 compared to iPhone X

OPPO R15 and R15 Plus

OPPO R15 and R15 Plus

Vivo V9

Little has been reported about this Chinese smartphone, but it is known for certain that the device will have a powerful 24 MP selfie camera, a Snapdragon 660 processor and Android 8.1. Vivo belongs to the first echelon of manufacturers, so the model will be interesting and not cheap.

Leagoo S9

An inexpensive copy of the famous iPhone, which was previously priced at $150. For this money, the user will receive a 5.85-inch display, an 8-core processor, 432 GB of memory, a Sony 13 MP + 2 MP camera, a 3300 mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner and face unlock. You can submit an application for purchasing a smartphone on the manufacturer’s website.

Bluboo X

Official information on this smartphone not yet, but there are reliable rumors that mobile phone will receive a high-quality AMOLED FHD+ screen, a Helio P23 chip, 6 GB RAM, 64 GB storage and a 5500 mAh battery.

Vernee M7

This model is sure to become popular, like most Vernee smartphones. They promise a 5.8-inch screen, an 8-core processor, 464 GB of memory, a 16 MP + 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front sensor, a 4500 mAh battery and the Android 8.1 operating system. The price is expected to be around $200.

GooPhone X

The GooPhone company is notable for the fact that it accurately copies flagships famous brands like Samsung and Apple. Buy on the manufacturer's website iPhone clone X is available for 225 euros. The smartphone is very similar to the original, but naturally differs in characteristics. They will offer a 4-core chip, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of flash memory, a 3200 mAh battery, mediocre cameras, but a good 5.8-inch FHD display.

Conclusion

Apple sets many trends in the smartphone market and after some time they are picked up by manufacturers of the second, third and even first tier - this review a clear example of this. We have not presented all the models with similar screens that will become available for purchase in the near future, but we have only selected the most interesting of them.

Hello Spark! My name is Dmitry and I am the founder of a small niche portal about Chinese technology Galagram.com. This is a site where news and reviews of Chinese gadgets are published. Today I would like to tell you about 7 Chinese smartphones, which can compete with new products from Apple - iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

In this article, we will skip the debate over which is better than iOS and Android; we will consider smartphones with own Android shells. And so, let's go!

1 Xiaomi Mi5S Plus

• two main cameras
• beautiful MIUI 8 shell
• affordable price

It's no secret that the Apple iPhone 7 Plus was the first smartphone with two main cameras. But the Chinese got their act together and just recently released the Xiaomi Mi5S Plus phablet, which also has two main Sony cameras 13 megapixels each and large display with a diagonal of 5.7" inches. The smartphone uses two sensors: color RGB and b/w, the final photo is of high quality, both in color rendition and contrast.

As for other specifications of the smartphone, it is powered by Snapdragon 821 processor (exactly the same as the new phones Google Pixel) and has 6/128 GB of RAM and flash memory in the top version. At the same time, Mi5S Plus costs only - $389 in the Celestial Empire.

2 LeEco Le Pro 3

• lack of 3.5 mm audio output
• big battery
• powerful filling

Another worthy one Apple alternative iPhone 7/7 Plus from the Chinese company LeEco (formerly LeTV). This device is also equipped with a Snapdragon 821 chipset with clock frequency on the 2.35 GHz core and does not have a 3.5 mm audio output, like the latest flagship from Apple. Headphones in LeEco Le Pro 3 plug directly into the universal two-way jack USB Type-C.

The thickness of the smartphone is only 7.5 mm, while a 4070 mAh battery is located inside. The display diagonal is the same as the older iPhone 7 Plus - 5.5" inches with Full HD resolution and a dot density per square inch of 401 ppi. LeEco Le Pro 3 runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with EUI 5.8 shell. Chinese price for the top version of the smartphone is - $450.

3 Huawei P9/P9 Plus

• two main cameras with Leica optics
• premium case
• fast fingerprint scanner

The main feature Huawei smartphone P9 and its older version P9 Plus is the presence of two main cameras with Leica optics. Their operating principle is the same as that of Xiaomi Mi5S Plus. The phone is equipped with a beautiful metal body, only 7 mm thick, as well as all the fashionable features like a fingerprint scanner, modern USB port Type-C and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Huawei P9 is powered by a proprietary HiSilicon Kirin 955 processor. The cost of the device in China is approx. 400 dollars.

4 Meizu Pro 6

• pressure-sensitive 3D Press display
• its own proprietary Flyme 6 shell
• case like iPhone 7

Meizu Pro 6 cannot be called a top-end flagship; it is rather a balanced midranger with a beautiful design. The device was released earlier than the iPhone 7/7 Plus, but the Meizu Pro 6 body has the same shape of antennas as those of Apple smartphones.

The display here is installed like Super AMOLED with a diagonal of 5.2" inches, something between the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. The screen is also the main feature of the smartphone; it is pressure sensitive. Meizu called this technology 3D Press, the naming reminds us of something Apple Force Touch. The cost of a smartphone in stores is approximately 310-340 dollars.

5 Xiaomi Mi5S

• Pressure-sensitive 3D Touch display
• ultrasound scanner fingerprints
• own MIUI 8 shell

This is the junior version in the line of new flagships, which received a 5.15-inch display with Full HD resolution and is pressure sensitive, like the iPhone 7. The heart of the smartphone is the most advanced Snapdragon 821 processor from Qualcomm today. The top version has 4 gigabytes of LPDDR4 RAM and 128 GB of flash memory. The main feature of the device is the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, which is located directly on the glass under the display.

The smartphone runs MIUI 8 OS, which is based on Android based M. The shell is so similar to iOS that users hardly notice the difference. At the same time, the smartphone costs as much as half an iPhone 7 - $345 in China.

6 OnePlus 3

• convenient Oxygen OS shell
• incredible 6 GB of RAM
• balanced characteristics

OnePlus is loved by geeks all over the world. Their latest flagship OnePlus 3 is aimed at a wider audience than all previous smartphones from the manufacturer. The phone has a nice design, metal body and 5.5 inch Full HD display.

OnePlus 3 runs on its proprietary air OS - Oxygen OS 3.2.4, which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The heart of the device was the well-proven Snapdragon chipset 820 from Qualcomm, and 6/64 GB of memory are available. The cost of OnePlus 3 today is approximately - $399.

7 Vivo X7/X7 Plus

• 16 MP front and front cameras
• 5.2/5/7 inch display to choose from
• there is a microSD slot for memory cards

Vivo is often called Chinese Apple due to its wild popularity in China. The latest flagships X7 and X7 Plus have excellent cameras that can compete with the iPhone 7. 16 MP sensors are used in both the main camera and the front one. Vivo X7/X7 Plus can be confidently called one of the best selfie phones today.

The screen of the younger model has a diagonal of 5.2" inches, and the older one has a diagonal of 5.7" inches. Both devices run on Snadpragon 652 processors and have slots for microSD cards memory glasses. Issue price - 400 dollars for the younger version.

We hope you liked the selection. Perhaps someone already uses the listed models, do you think this is a worthy alternative to the iPhone 7 - tell us in the comments!

Frameless smartphones are the future. Unfortunately, the trendsetters of the gadget world believe that only those who are willing to fork out the money are worthy of the future. We won’t discuss whether it’s worth it today. Today we’ll look at real frameless smartphones at a real price for Russia.

10. The cheapest LEAGOO KIICAA MIX

The cheapest frameless smartphone you can find on sale. Even used or broken ones cannot be cheaper. Despite this, the phone is very good: compact, convenient, with an excellent 5.5-inch FullHD screen made by Sharp. The mediocre processor and cameras are justified - look at the price. What can you ask for for 6 thousand? Works? Already great! And it is also compact.

9. “Xiaomi clone”: Vernee Mix 2

This smartphone will seem familiar to all fans of Chinese devices - you will see a similar one at the very end of the article. However, the cheap Vernee offers a balance of characteristics and a nice price - it is 3 times cheaper Xiaomi Mix! Inside, the filling is decent by the standards of 2017: 6-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 (Quad HD), budget Helio P25 platform, 4 GB of RAM and 64 permanent memory, a good dual camera and Android 7.0.

8. Successful copy: VKworld S8

Samsung S8 clone for an affordable price. The company has managed to establish itself as a manufacturer of fairly good state-of-the-art phones, so their S8 turned out to be a good smart phone. The savings are almost unnoticeable: a 6-inch original Quad HD LG screen, Samsung memory and battery, dual camera of tolerable quality. The only let down was the processor - like most of the Chinese, VKworld uses the weak MediaTek. However, in total it turns out not a bad alternative cheap xiaomi.

7. Workhorse: Elephone S8

Another Mix smartphone: this time with a 6-inch edge-to-edge 18:9 display Quad resolution HD. To get ahead of the competition, Elephone used a powerful, energy-efficient Helio X25 processor and equipped the device with an impressive 5,100 mAh battery. fashionable dual camera They didn’t do it - instead there was one high-quality “peephole”. By the way, this S8 has a stylish glass body on a metal frame: rounded edges and feng shui.

6. The main Chinese frameless phone: OPPO F5

The new OPPO F5 has: a cool 20 MP selfie camera with a 1/2.8-inch sensor and a good main one; face recognition function; 6-inch screen with 2160 x 1080 resolution without protrusions; a lot of functions to reduce eye fatigue; a metal case 7.5 millimeters thick with the thinnest antennas on top. CPU is lagging - in use MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763T). But there are 2 SIM cards and a separate slot for MicroSD.

OPPO does not yet sell its smartphones outside of Asia, and offers English-Chinese firmware. Those who dare to buy OPPO/Vivo do without transfer (in Android system language is not an application language and does not affect the keyboard language).

You cannot buy it freely in Russia. At home and in Southeast Asia - 17,000 rubles.

5. The one who started it all: Sharp Aquos S2

Sharp is responsible for the first mass-produced frameless smartphone. The tradition continues. Moreover, unlike earlier models, Sharp Aquos 2 can be purchased even in Russia. This one is quite cheap compared to even the iPhone 7 and easily beats technical specifications many flagship devices. How much does a 5.5-inch screen with 4K resolution cost? It occupies 87.5% of the front panel, so the smartphone fits into the dimensions of a 5-inch device - or classic iPhone SE.

4. “Regular” record holder: Nubia Z17S

For one iPhone X you can buy 4 of these ZTE. Meanwhile, Nubia's current flagship not only offers a cool, sleek design, but also minimal side bezels. Actual measurements show that the distance from the image to the air is less than that of Xiaomi Mix and iPhone X. With a standard layout! However, there is something to offer: modern processor Snapdragon 835 great camera(almost Samsung - and much better than the various Xiaomi/Meizu), and even a good audio chip. Additional benefit- screen with a diagonal of 5.2 inches.

3. First among equals: Xiaomi Mi Mix

First generation frameless Xiaomi smartphones still sold in Chinese stores. The lack of frames and a bunch of innovative solutions negate the real benefits of the device: stylish, fashionable - but easily damaged and still damp. Quiet speaker and no camera - the price for a huge 6.4-inch screen that occupies 84% ​​of the front panel. However, it was Mi Mix that became the ancestor of all the monotonous Chinese crafts presented in the article.

2. Updated: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Xiaomi has had its share of troubles frameless smartphones. Therefore, the new Mi Mix 2 has frames and the screen is smaller. As a user of these models, I’ll be honest - it’s good that there are frames, and the screen has decreased to 6 inches and has an aspect ratio of 18: 9 (read our review). Useful screen area - 93% of the front panel. You have to pay for style: no earpiece, no 3.5 mm jack. The picture is completed by an unexpectedly mediocre Sony IMX386 camera with optical stabilization. But the smartphone is 2.5 times cheaper than the iPhone X.

Just a week ago there was a noisy and highly anticipated release for many fans. new iPhones from Apple. This year, two models were presented at once - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the main difference of which is the enlarged screen. At the same time, the price of new devices has increased slightly and thus provided a chance for other manufacturers, whose devices have a significantly lower price, and some of the characteristics are even better than those of new Apple devices.

So, both iPhones received a new 64-bit A8 processor, 8 megapixel F2.2 rear camera and 1.2 megapixel front camera. The model has a fingerprint scanner finger touch ID, appeared NFC module, added support for LTE networks and other less significant features.

Of course, true fans of Apple products will rush to buy new smartphones without thinking about alternative options from other manufacturers, of which there are a great many on the mobile market now. Besides, Chinese phones Now they can boast of good characteristics and workmanship of both the external and internal components of the phone. We invite you to consider the top 10 best smartphones, in our opinion, that can give even an advanced iPhone a run for their money.

Xiaomi Mi4

The release of this device was just a month ago. There are not very many differences compared to the previous Mi3 model, however, its characteristics are very impressive and the phone can be great buy in price/quality ratio.

Basics Xiaomi difference Mi4 in comparison with Mi3 is an updated body, which is made of very high quality using plastic, glass and metal. The manufacturer also made interchangeable back panels, presenting a whole series of different designs. The device is equipped IPS screen LCD (Sharp), 5” diagonal, resolution 1920×1080 pixels, 441 ppi with automatic backlight level adjustment, quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a frequency of 2.5 GHz and has 3 GB of RAM.

Main camera - 13 MP with autofocus and flash, supports 1080p video recording, front-camera 8 MP, wide-angle (80 degrees). Mi4 has a fairly large 3100mAh battery, an infrared port and support for LTE networks.

In China, Xiaomi Mi4 costs only 1999 yuan; in Europe, a price tag of $440 is expected.

Meizu MX4

Meizu MX4 Lately They call it the Chinese iPhone and it’s hard to disagree with this. The phone presented a week ago currently has 7.7 million pre-orders worldwide! The appearance of the phone is probably the closest to the image of the iPhone 6 Plus. The phone has a slightly non-standard screen size of 5.36″ with a resolution of 1920×1152 pixels, but increasing the screen did not affect the dimensions of the device, because the thickness of the frame between the display and the edge of the case is 2.6 mm.

The phone is equipped with the top eight-core Mediatek MT6595 platform: with quad-core A17 2.2 GHz and quad-core A7 1.4 GHz. PowerVR G6200 600 MHz graphics, 2 GB RAM, 16/32/64 GB internal memory, non-expandable. All this runs on a 3000mAh battery and is wrapped in a high-quality case with a frame made of aircraft-grade aluminum. Meizu MX4 also has a 20 MP camera made by Sony (IMX220 Exmor RS).

In China, the price for Meizu MX4 starts at 1,799 yuan for the younger 16 GB version, 32 GB will cost 2,000 yuan, 64 GB – 2,400 yuan. The official price of the smartphone in Russia will be determined by September 10; the younger model will initially be sold at a price of 15,000-16,000 rubles, the older ones will be more expensive.

OnePlus One

A newcomer to the smartphone market, it was nonetheless immediately labeled a flagship killer. OPO is already on sale and has thousands of fans around the world, although the design may seem very boring and not original to many. The smartphone runs on CyanogenMod 11S with Trebuchet 1.0 shell.

The device body is made of plastic, has edges made of aluminum, and a screen protected by glass. Gorilla Glass. Plastic in white OnePlus One smooth, matte, pleasant to the touch and practical - marks and prints on it are invisible. The screen has a diagonal of 5.5″, a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels and a density of 401 ppi. The smartphone is built on the newest platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a quad-core processor with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, graphics subsystem (GPU) – Adreno 330 with a processor frequency of 578 MHz. The device has 3 GB of RAM and 16/64 GB of internal memory. Camera - 13 MP with autofocus, dual LED lights, video is recorded in 4k, 1080p, front camera 5 MP. All this is powered by a good 3100mAh battery.

The price tag for this device ranges from $299 to $379.

Huawei Honor 6

This phone, like the ones presented above, uses aluminum and glass to make the case, the combination of which makes the appearance of the device more stylish and expensive. Externally, Honor 6 is very similar to Huawei Ascend P7, although the thickness of the device has increased slightly to 7.5mm. But the processor can please you with very fast performance; it has an eight-core processor with a frequency of 1.7 GHz.

Like many Chinese flagship smartphones, Honor 6 has 3 gigabytes of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera with the ability to record 1080p video (1920 x 1080 pixels). All this works for operating system from Android version 4.4 KitKat with its own UI Emotion shell, thereby adding some individuality and ease of use to the device.

A high-quality 5″ screen with oleophobic coating, a stylish body made of natural materials, the ability to use microSD cards up to 64 GB and a 3100mAh battery make this phone a very attractive offer.

The price of $390 outside of China is very competitive.

Gionee Elife S5.1

Perhaps you are not interested in the luxurious specifications of the device, a large battery and replaceable panels and you just want to buy stylish phone in high-quality performance, then this phone is worth a closer look. The smartphone is the thinnest in the world, only 5.1mm!

Elife S5.1 boasts a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED screen, 1 GB of RAM and protective glass Gorilla Glass 3 front and back! The phone supports LTE and has a processor: 8 cores, 1700 MHz, MTK6592 and 8 MP. a camera very similar to what will be in the new iPhone 6.

And now the most interesting thing - the price. Today, the GioNee Elife S5.5 smartphone can be found in Russia from 17,000 rubles.

Lenovo Vibe Z2

If you are looking for something non-standard, a little different from current smartphones, then Lenovo Vibe Z2 will suit you. The Vibe's shape is certainly very similar to its competitors - a rectangular shape with sharp edges. The case is made of polished aluminum, there are three options to choose from - white, titanium and gold.

13 MP installed here rear camera and 8 megapixel front camera, 5.5-inch display, 1280x720 pixels, super bright - 520cd (for comparison, modern TVs brightness around 400cd), and quad-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon MSM8916 with a frequency of 1.4 GHz. The device has 2 GB of RAM, and the battery has a capacity of 3000mAh (standby time – up to 17 days, talk time – up to 30 hours).

All this stuff can be purchased for about $430.

ZTE Nubia Z7

Of all the phones on our list, the Nubia Z7 is the smartphone that is currently very difficult to get, and all this is not at all due to marketing, but to the insane demand in both the Chinese and European markets.

There are 3 phone configurations in total - Nubia Z7 Mini, Z7 Max and the top-end variant - Z7. Each phone in this series boasts support for two SIM cards, support LTE networks and a Qualcomm processor. On board there is an Android 4.4 system and 2 GB of RAM.

IUNI U3

Like Meizu smartphone MX4, IUNI U3 has very thin edges between the screen and the edge of the case. Of course, the body of the device itself is made in a traditional style - it is metal, slightly curved back cover. The phone looks very stylish and has an impressive 5.5″ screen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels!

The smartphone has two slots for SIM cards, a 3000mAh battery, LTE and 3 GB of RAM. The main camera is 13 megapixels with a Sony sensor, with optical stabilization, the front camera is 4 megapixels. U3 runs on a quad-core processor, 2.3 GHz and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 platform. The smartphone will run on Android 4.4, the shell is proprietary IUNI OS, very similar in the main idea and the entire menu organization to MIUI.

You can buy this phone starting from September this month; the cost of IUNI U3 in China is 2,000 yuan, which is about 12,500 rubles.

Lenovo Vibe X2

Phone with classic characteristics without any frills. The design is very predictable, but the smartphone is only 7.27mm thick, has a 5″ display and a 13MP camera. This is one of the first models on the market built on an 8-core processor from MediaTek – MT6595m. The maximum frequency is 2 GHz, with 4 Cortex A17 cores and 4 Cortex A7 cores for improved power saving. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, internal memory is 32 GB.

Quite stylish Vibe X2 weighs only 120 grams and has a 2250 mAh battery. This device should be released in October at an approximate cost of 15,000 rubles ($390 for other countries, figure from the press release).

Vivo Xshot

And in conclusion, another very interesting smartphone with good characteristics, having all the gentlemanly set of a flagship device. The phone looks no worse than its rivals, thin, stylish and with very good characteristics.

This device contains everything that is present in flagship smartphones. Xshot has a 5.2″ screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and 3 GB of RAM. The main camera is 13 megapixels with a Sony F1.8 sensor, there is support for LTE and the ability to expand memory up to 128 GB. The battery in the device is 2600 mAh.

Price of this device on pre-order, about $499.

In custody …

As you can see, there is a rather large choice. Today there are a sufficient number of very competitive manufacturers, the number of which is growing every day. Judging by the characteristics of many devices, most of them are even more powerful than new smartphones from Apple, and the design and materials are no worse. We have presented only the most interesting options, the price of which is even lower than that stated for the iPhone 6 Plus. Please note that almost all smartphones presented have fairly good batteries and screens with a diagonal of at least 5 inches.

What phone would you buy? Share your opinions in the comments.

If such material is of interest to our readers, the column can be continued, and some phone models and favorable places to purchase them can be discussed in more detail in separate articles.