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Our project team continues to publish monthly reviews of the best offers from Chinese online stores. This time we present the April rating of smartphones from proven and high-quality brands with prices ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 rubles. Our selection includes models from Xiaomi, Lenovo, Motorola, iLA, CUBOT, UHANS, Bluboo.
In April, some Chinese online stores hold sales in honor of their birthday. During promotions, you can buy smartphones at a discount of up to 25% of their market value. In this case, delivery to Russia will be free of charge.
The Internet project site analyzed the offers of Chinese online platforms and compiled a rating of devices as of April 2018. All prices listed below and marked with an “*” are as of the date of publication of this article and may change over time.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 4A
id="sub0">Price: 5,290 rubles (on promotion)*
The Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone belongs to the class of budget devices. For relatively little money, you get a phone with good performance and a high-quality camera with an honest 13 megapixels and the ability to record video in FullHD.
The smartphone body is made of plastic that is pleasant to the touch. Xiaomi Redmi 4A uses a 5-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 720x1280. The display is very bright, saturated, even in the sun everything is readable.
The smartphone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4-core processor. Operating frequency 1.4 GHz. Adreno 308 graphics coprocessor. 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in file storage.
The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. Navigation works well and connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.1. Xiaomi Redmi 4A is equipped with microUSB ports, an infrared port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The smartphone has a battery with a capacity of 3120 mAh.
The phone runs on the Android 6.0 operating system with MIUI.8 shell. Firmware version with Russian language support.
2. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
id="sub1">Price: 5,559 rubles (on promotion)*
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A smartphone has a 5‑inch HD display (resolution 720x1280), a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdrsgon 425 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB storage. The main camera of Xiaomi Redmi 5A has a resolution of 13 megapixels, the front camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels.
The device received a 3000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi 5A runs Android 7.0 Nougat. There are three body colors - golden, pink and gray. The first two have a white front panel, while the gray version has a black one.
3. iLA X 3/32 Gb
id="sub2">Price: 7,125 rubles (on promotion)*
The iLA X smartphone is a variation on the iPhone X theme. It has a 5.5-inch display with the now fashionable 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also equipped with a dual camera with Samsung sensors, a front-facing fingerprint scanner and support for fourth generation networks.
The resolution of the 5.5-inch iLA X display is 1280x640 pixels, the screen is framed by thin frames. The gadget is equipped with a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor with a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB drive with the ability to expand with microSD cards up to 128 GB. The capacity of the built-in battery is 2,500 mAh.
We also note that iLA is a sub-brand of the Xiaolajiao company, whose name is translated from Chinese as “Little Pepper”. In Chinese, the syllable “LA” means “sharp”, “burning”.
4. CUBOT X18 Plus
id="sub3">Price: 8,900 rubles (on promotion)*
Cubot X18 Plus has a stylish appearance and a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The phone runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.
The performance of the device is ensured by the powerful MediTek MT6750T chip, the RAM capacity is 4 GB, and the flash memory capacity is 64 GB. Memory cards up to 256 GB are supported. The main camera uses image sensors with a resolution of 20 and 2 megapixels. The front camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.
The smartphone has a fast user interface. Programs, applications and mobile games work with a bang. The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. Navigation works well, the smartphone connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2. The phone is equipped with microUSB ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
5. UHANS K5000
id="sub4">Price: 8,900 rubles (on promotion)*
The UHANS K5000 smartphone belongs to the class of devices protected from dust and water. This model has IP68 protection, that is, the device can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. It is also worth noting the brutal appearance of this model.
The fingerprint scanner, the ergonomic and stylish texture of the rear panel, and the effective oleophobic coating of the 5-inch OGS panel do not allow us to find fault with the appearance of the device. Although the HD screen will not amaze you with the brilliant detail of the displayed image, it will not disappoint with its brightness and contrast. In addition, the low power consumption of the display guarantees up to 10-12 hours of active screen time from a single charge of a huge 5000 mAh battery.
The Mediatek MT6753 processor has become outdated from a technical point of view. However, with HD resolution, its performance is sufficient for many demanding gaming applications, and the Android Nougat interface remains smooth and fast. 3 GB of RAM and the Mali T720-MP3 graphics video chip also cope with this task. There is 32 GB of built-in memory for data storage, which can be expanded using microSD cards.
13 and 5 megapixel cameras can hardly be called outstanding. With mediocre lighting, both the amount of detail and the naturalness of color rendition decreases. However, static objects and documents work well for modules. The list of advantages of the gadget can also be expanded due to 4G and OTG mode. In the totality of the above features, it is easy to highlight a single fact: the developer has presented a balanced and attractive device, worthy of a purchase for its price.
6. Bluboo S1
id="sub5">Price: 9,900 rubles (on promotion)*
The TOP of the best offers of April 2018 included the frameless smartphone Bluboo S1, which can now be purchased with a 20% discount. Bluboo S1 has a stylish design in the style of modern mobile devices. The phone has a large 5.5-inch touch screen from Sharp with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The display, without frames on three sides, occupies 90% of the front panel.
Bluboo S1 is equipped with a powerful Helio P25 single-chip system. The device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in flash memory for data storage. The smartphone received USB-C and 3.5 mm connectors.
Bluboo S1 received a dual Sony camera with image sensors with a resolution of 16 and 3 megapixels. The phone has support for FDD-LTE and WCDMA networks, two nanoSIM SIM cards, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz. The smartphone comes with a 3500 mAh battery.
7. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
id="sub6">Price: 10,490 rubles (on promotion)*
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus model was included in the ranking of the best offers of Chinese smartphones in April. The device can be purchased in four body colors: gold, pink, blue with a white front panel and a completely black device.
The device has a modern frameless design; it seems to be elongated in length. The smartphone display has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and occupies almost the entire front side. Screen diagonal 5.99 inches, resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels, 403 ppi. Above the display you can see a variety of sensors and sensors, as well as a front-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. The main camera has a 12 megapixel sensor.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a responsive user interface. Programs, applications and mobile games work with a bang. Speed is achieved using a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (14 nm process technology), Adreno 506 graphics chip. In addition, it is worth noting the memory of 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in flash or 4 GB and 64 GB, respectively.
The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. Navigation works well, the smartphone connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is equipped with microUSB ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Redmi 5 Plus uses a capacious 4000 mAh battery. Energy efficiency is very good; in general, the smartphone will work for 2-3 days from a full charge.
The smartphone runs Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 9 shell with the ability to upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo.
8. Xiaomi Mi A1 4/64 GB
id="sub7">Price: 12,100 rubles (on promotion)*
During April, Xiaomi Mi A1 can be purchased in Chinese online stores with a 26% discount. It is worth noting that this device was created in collaboration with Google as part of the Android One project, which includes budget smartphones. The smartphone is housed in a metal case and has a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. The phone runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system with a “clean” interface, without additional add-ons. In the future, the device can be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo.
The main dual camera consists of a 12 MP 50 mm telephoto module and a 12 MP 26 mm wide-angle module. Together they provide 2x optical zoom. Separately, the manufacturer notes the increased pixel size (1.25 microns), according to him, this gives 56% more light than “regular” sensors.
The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS display with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and 2.5D glass with curved edges, a 5 MP front camera.
The eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal flash memory, expandable with microSD cards up to 128 GB, are responsible for the performance. The battery has a capacity of 3080 mAh.
Xiaomi Mi A1 is equipped with USB Type-C ports, an infrared port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Supports dual SIM cards, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS. The dimensions are 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm and the weight is 168 grams. Xiaomi Mi A1 is available in three colors - black with anti-fingerprint surface, pink and gold.
The Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone (4/64 GB) can be purchased at a reduced price - 12,100 rubles*. Delivery will be free.
9. Lenovo Moto Z
id="sub8">Price: 15,400 rubles (on promotion)*
The legendary Motorola Moto Z smartphone with a gorgeous 5.5-inch AMOLED screen can be purchased in April with a 41% discount. Its price is slightly more than 15,000 rubles.
The Moto Z is a two-year-old basic flagship. The device is made of metal, the body thickness is only 5.19 mm. It is equipped with a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, made using SuperAMOLED technology, a quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal expandable memory and a fingerprint scanner built into the Home key under the screen .
It is worth noting that the device does not have a 3.5 mm headphone output; this function is performed by the USB Type-C port. Among the advantages of Moto Z is a 13 megapixel main camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. Battery capacity - 2600 mAh. The smartphone runs on the Android 6 operating system.
The phone supports GPS and GLONASS navigation. It is worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2.
The main feature of the Moto Z is the additional Moto Mods, which expand the functionality of each smartphone.
10. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
id="sub9">Price: 27,000 rubles (on promotion)*
Among the best offers of flagship smartphones, it is worth noting the frameless smartphone Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, which can be purchased with a 22% discount in April. The famous designer Philippe Starck worked on the appearance of this device. Thus, Mi Mix 2 received a 5.99-inch touch screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The case is made of an ultra-thin aluminum frame and ceramic back cover. 18K gold camera surround. Another feature is the absence of a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones. The USB Type-C port is used here.
In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is powered by an eight-core Snapdragon 835 chip, made using 10nm architecture. Xiaomi has also focused on supporting all network communication standards, allowing the gadget to be used around the world without problems with signal reception. The powerful chipset is backed by 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Xiaomi has worked on the camera. A 12 megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with large pixels is used.
It is also worth noting the 3400 mAh battery with support for fast charging, thanks to which the phone is fully charged in 1.5 hours. The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. It is worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2.
Chinese cars occupy a leading position in terms of numbers in the global car market. The main advantages of a Chinese car are full functionality at a minimal cost. As for quality, the Chinese auto industry has come a long way over the last couple of years, and the quality of cars from the Middle Kingdom today is at its best. The following is presented rating of Chinese cars - Top 10 best.
1. Qoros 3
The first place in the ranking of Chinese cars is occupied by Qoros 3. Being the result of the work of an Israeli-Chinese auto company, the model was initially produced only for the domestic market, but since 2014 sales have been launched in Europe. The C-Class car has a minimalist interior with everything you need for comfort and safety, and the outside is beautifully designed with smooth lines. Qoros 3 has 2 types of engine - 1.6 liter naturally aspirated petrol with 126 hp. and turbocharged with 156 hp. The car accelerates to hundreds of kilometers per hour in 12.6 seconds (atmospheric) and 9.7 seconds (turbocharged), while fuel consumption per 100 km is only about 6-6.4 liters. Koros 3 in 2013 received 5 out of 5 possible points in safety aspects according to Euro NCAP, which is a fairly high indicator for a Chinese-made car. For Qoros 3, the price in the Russian Federation starts from 679 thousand rubles for the basic configuration in the hatchback version and reaches 1,416,000 for a sedan with the maximum configuration.
2.MG6
In second place among the best Chinese cars is the MG6 from the engineers of the SAIC Motor automaker. The stylish design and sporty interior immediately appealed to British drivers, since the very first deliveries of MG cars were made to the UK in 2011. The basic configuration of the model already includes the widest functionality, including power accessories and climate control. The 1.8 liter petrol engine produces 133 hp. and 160 hp with turbocharging. The price for MG6 in the Russian Federation starts from 530,000 rubles for the basic configuration.
3. Geely Emgrand EC 7
The impressive Geely Emgrand EC 7 closes the top three best Chinese cars. The spacious D-class sedan of the Chinese automobile industry is comparable to similar in class Volkswagen Passat and Hyundai Elanra, but surpasses them many times over in its functional content. The car is designed for poor-quality road surfaces and has impressive ground clearance for its class. At the same time, the soft suspension guarantees a comfortable stay and movement of passengers in the cabin. The exterior design of the car is quite beautiful, there is a clear resemblance to the S-Class from Mercedes from the back and sides. Unfortunately, for now the new Emgrand EC 7 cannot be purchased in Russia, only on the secondary market, but this car is in demand among the Chinese.
4. Great Wall Hover H6
The Great Wall Hover H6 is one of the top ten Chinese-made cars for its versatility. The model is in great demand in the car markets of different countries, so almost every year or two the manufacturer restyles it both externally and inside the engine compartment, without forgetting about the evolution of electronics. Great Wall Hover H6, the latest version of 2015, has the most extensive package of intelligent notification and driver assistance systems as in the best German cars. The car comes with 3 types of engine: naturally aspirated petrol 2.4 l (164 hp), turbocharged petrol 1.5 l (150 hp) and diesel with 150 hp. Ground clearance of 200 mm, a spacious interior and a spacious trunk, all-wheel drive - all this elevates the Great Wall Hover H6 to the category of popular Chinese crossovers at an affordable price. The cost of the car starts from 694,000 rubles.
5. Vortex Tingo FL
Vortex Tingo FL is the same Chery Tiggo, only assembled in the Russian Federation, carried out by the TagAZ concern. The model appeared on the market in 2010. In 2012, it was restyled and the car became even more similar to the Toyota RAV4. There are many criteria due to which the Vortex Tingo FL easily entered the car market and is in demand: firstly, it is the external design, secondly, the driving performance, and the most important point is the availability of the car both in price and on the availability of spare parts for the “Russian Chinese”. The 1.8 engine with 132 hp, a fairly high ground clearance and a spacious interior with a trunk appealed to Russian car enthusiasts. The cost of Vortex Tingo FL on the Russian market varies from 559 thousand to 584 thousand rubles for the maximum configuration.
6. Lifan X60
The beautiful and stately crossover from Lifan Motors takes 6th place in the ranking of cars of the Chinese automobile industry. Lifan X60 has become a favorite among drivers all over the world, including Russian ones. Modern exterior and interior, excellent capacity, excellent driving performance and an incredibly attractive price. The car has 6 trim levels, the price for the basic version starts from 629,000 rubles and soars to 820,000 for the “maximum speed”. Lifan X60 has been on the market for several years, and has already undergone restyling, improving its appearance, technical characteristics and paintwork. Reviews about this Chinese crossover are positive, spare parts are always available and are quite affordable.
7. FAW Besturn B50
The FAW Besturn B50 C-class sedan takes 7th place in the top 10 best Chinese cars. Only two versions of the model have a slight difference in cost: the “modern” package starts from 530 thousand rubles, and the “deluxe” costs 550 thousand rubles. The basic version of the car has everything except cruise control and leather upholstery, which are available in the maximum version. Both trim levels have the same 1.6 L naturally aspirated petrol engine with a power of 103 hp. s., providing the car with acceleration to hundreds of kilometers in 12.8 seconds. Stylish, functional, cheap - three features that are characteristic of the Chinese FAW Besturn B50.
8. Geely Emgrand X7
Geely Emgrand X7 is one of the best cars produced in China. The front-wheel drive crossover has a strict and classic design both in the interior and exterior. A car with 2 engine types (1.8L (125 hp) and 2.0L (139 hp)) comes complete with a manual transmission, the version with an automatic transmission has a 2.4L engine (148 hp) . The Geely Emgrand X7 has only positive reviews, since this car is a complete combination of an affordable price and high-quality functional content; the crossover’s driving performance also does not disappoint. The price of this car from Chinese manufacturers depends not only on the configuration and type of engine, but also on the version - restyled with the designation NEW and pre-restyling. In the first case, the cost starts from 816,000 rubles, the pre-restyling Geely Emgrand X7 costs from 569,000 rubles.
9. Chery Tiggo 5
Chery Tiggo 5 is a completely new ambitious car, not a restyling of the Tiggo FL, as many may think, but a separate model that complements the Chery range. The new and immodest exterior design shows some similarities with the Audi Q3. Cherry Tigo 5 is dynamic and comfortable when driving only within the city, as it is equipped with front-wheel drive. The manufacturer promises all-wheel drive by the end of 2016, which may raise the price slightly. In the meantime, the price for the new Chery Tiggo 5 starts from 899,900 rubles for the basic configuration. The price of the car will be affected by the car owner’s choice of engine type (turbocharged or naturally aspirated), drive and interior configuration.
10. Geely MK Cross
The last place in our small rating of Chinese cars is occupied by the Geely MK Cross crossover, which has only positive reviews from its owners. This is an excellent machine in terms of price and quality. The car has everything you might need for a comfortable ride around the city and beyond: a spacious trunk, a spacious and easily transformable interior, high ground clearance, excellent driving performance. The price for Geely MK Cross starts from 350,000 rubles.
Rarely do any buyers, when choosing a Chinese smartphone, focus on only one criterion (a more powerful processor, a 5-inch screen, etc.). Typically, characteristics, cost and brand recognition are taken into account. Which device is worthy of the title “best Chinese smartphone of 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 an excellent screen.
Can be purchased for RUB 23,960.
A smartphone with a 5.7″ display and a resolution of 2560×1440 is an excellent choice if a 5.5″ screen seems too small or a 6.44″ screen seems too large. 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 Sony camera with an IMX386 sensor is located on the back of the Pro Plus 6 and has optical image stabilization. The 3400 mAh battery allows you to not 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
Dual curved display, 3D glass.
You can buy, on average, for 34,990 rubles.
This 5.7-inch smartphone in size is the golden mean between Xiaomi Mi5S and Mi Max. Due to the aesthetically rounded sides of the AMOLED matrix, there is slight color distortion at the edges of the display. Brief characteristics: 22 million pixel camera, which 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.
8Huawei P10
Very
fast fingerprint sensor.
Average price – 29,490 rubles.
The P10 is the successor to the Huawei P9, one of Huawei's best smartphones to date. Compared to its predecessor, the P10 version has a slightly smaller screen size – 5.1″, a more capacious battery – 3200 mAh, and a dual 20/12 MP rear camera. And almost all users note the incredibly fast operation of the fingerprint scanner. Before you can blink, the phone is already unlocked.
Thanks to the updated Kirin 960 processor, the smartphone does not have any performance issues.
Another pleasant update was the increase in memory - up to 64 GB and 4 GB (built-in and RAM, respectively). The manufacturer did not forget to provide the smartphone with a slot for memory cards.
This, 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.
Available in stores for RUB 20,490.
A more powerful version of the popular Xiaomi MI 5s has a 5.7-inch screen, a metal body and a 3800 mAh battery, which is enough for two days of intensive 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 middle class, which many users appreciated 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 to take beautiful photos, but for work and entertainment, then Mi 5s Plus is an excellent option.
6 Huawei Mate 9
Stylish Chinese smartphone.
You can get it, on average, for 31,310 rubles.
Here are 7 reasons why this device is one of the best in the ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017:
1. Huge 5.9″ screen. Yes, the Mi Mix and Mi Max have larger displays, but one is more expensive, and the other is slightly inferior in performance.
2. Leica dual camera 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 package, which includes headphones and a case, which competitors from Xiaomi cannot boast of.
6. Large amount of memory (64 or 128 GB), which can still be expanded with a 256 GB card.
7. Very fast charging (takes less than an hour).
We were unable to find any drawbacks to this smartphone, other than the high price.
5 OnePlus 3T
Very fast battery charging.
Can be purchased for RUB 25,990.
A feature of the latest smartphone models from the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is very fast charging. A striking example is
OnePlus 3T with 3400mAh battery. With Dash Type-C charging, the battery will charge to 60 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. OnePlus 3T has the same 16 MP camera as OnePlus 3. However, the software is more streamlined. Ultra-high contrast images taken with the OnePlus 3T are more natural but still pleasantly vibrant compared to photos taken with the OnePlus 3.
You can buy a model with 64GB or 128GB of internal memory, but unfortunately, neither of them has a MicroSD card slot.
4 Huawei Honor 9
New for 2017 with dual camera.
Average price – 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 complete harmony with each other. This is what the user gets for an affordable price:
- 5.15-inch screen with bright color reproduction; 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 are one of those people who need to “press a button to make it beautiful,” then Huawei Honor 9 is the ideal device. The pictures, even without “playing” with the settings, turn out to be high-quality and 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 shouldn't use it without a case.
3 Xiaomi Mi6
Popular Chinese flagship.
Offered, on average, for 29,990 rubles.
This is a flagship device that tops 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 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 (or 6) GB of RAM and 64 (or 128) GB of internal storage. The phone comes in standard black or white variants, as well as a very nice blue and gold version.
One of the main features of the Mi6 is a dual 12-megapixel camera, which for the first time (if we 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.
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 specifications and premium design (all-metal body with minimal frames on the sides) make it a formidable competitor to other participants in the rating.
Nubia Z17 has a waterproof design, a fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos acoustics, a USB Type-C cable, a dual camera (23 MP and 12 MP), a 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 OnePlus 5
The best Chinese smartphone of 2017.
Average cost – 32,800 rubles.
Here are the five main advantages of the leader in the 2017 Chinese smartphone rating.
1. Advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Combined with 6GB (or 8GB for 128GB variant) RAM, it can not only improve graphics performance, but also improve battery efficiency.
2. Following the latest trend in the smartphone market, OnePlus5 comes with a dual camera setup. While the front has an 8-megapixel lens, the rear is a combination of a 16-megapixel lens and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens. Both lenses are made by Sony, with the primary camera having an f/1.7 aperture and the secondary one having an f/2.6 aperture. A OnePlus 5 owner can take impressive photos with deep depth of field, akin to the Portrait mode found on the iPhone 7 Plus.
3. With the latest Bluetooth 5.0, pairing and connecting to 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. The 5.5-inch screen has 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
If the manufacturer had provided the smartphone with USB 3.0 support for OTG and a memory card slot, OnePlus 5 would have been pure perfection. For now, just “five plus.”
Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Inexpensive Chinese smartphone.
Average cost – 11,990 rubles.
Xiaomi positions itself as a brand that offers quality products at a price lower than its competitors. And the Redmi 4X confirms this: for that kind of money, it will be difficult to find 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.
The disadvantages of the device include the lack of backlighting of the buttons under the display and the easily soiled case.
Xiaomi Mi Max
Feature: smartphone with the largest display – 6.44″.
Average price – 18,590 rubles.
The king size smartphone, despite its huge display, is very thin and fits comfortably even in a small woman’s hand. And reading from it is a pleasure. Thanks to the 4850 mAh battery, you can forget about charging the gadget for 2-3 days. And the operating speed, 16 MP camera, the ability to use a memory card (16, 32 or 64 GB, depending on the model), fast charging function and a very convenient interface make Xiaomi Mi Max an excellent choice.
The downsides: the bottom of the phone gets hot, there is no NFC, so you can forget about contactless payments.
Xiaomi Mi5S
The most productive available at a price.
Average price – 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 also 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 body is slippery, and the battery is only 3200 mAh.
Huawei Nova 2
Excellent camera and video quality.
Average cost – 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 overpay slightly for a well-known brand, a powerful chipset and undoubted quality of products.
The main advantages of Huawei Nova 2: monolithic 5-inch body with rounded corners; LTPS screen matrix; eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip; 64 GB of memory (expandable with a card up to 128 GB); and, the main advantage is 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 backgrounds. On the front of the smartphone there is also a 20-megapixel camera capable of creating blurred backgrounds and 3D photographs.
But what the manufacturer forgot about was 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.
Cost, on average - 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 the unusual arrangement of elements. The front camera and LED indicator have moved down, and the earpiece is integrated into the phablet's screen. The company installed a quad-core Snapdragon 821 with a frequency of 2.35 GHz in its “brainchild”.
Together with such indicators as: battery 4400 mAh; NFC module; fast charging Quick Charge 3.0; memory 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, Mi Mix has a very slippery body.
Huawei P9
Cameraphone with Leica optics.
Can be purchased for an average of 26,985 rubles.
The main advantage of this well-built and solid-looking smartphone is not the 5.2-inch IPS screen. And not the 3000 mAh battery, and not even the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset, although there is nothing bad to say about them. The main advantage of the Huawei P9 is its dual rear Leica camera of 12 MP and 12 MP with accelerated focusing and macro photography with background blur.
- One camera takes color photos, the second takes 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 the shots are combined, the final image has excellent detail, especially in the shadows. This allows you to take high-quality photos in poor lighting conditions.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the clear, spacious and loud sound from the built-in speaker.
ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S
Average price – 18,790 rubles.
ZTE Blade V7
Average price – 13,989 rubles.
Another representative of 5.2-inch devices in our previous ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017. Its characteristics are more modest than those of the smartphone occupying 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), battery 2540 mAh, eight-core MediaTek MT6753, but the price is significantly lower.
Among the disadvantages: weak speaker, you can use either 2 SIM cards or one SIM card and a memory card, the display gets scratched quickly.
Lenovo Vibe K5
Average cost – 12,990 rubles.
A strong mid-ranger, both in price and in 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, eight-core Snapdragon 415 MSM8929 processor from Qualcomm.
A nice bonus: the manufacturer did not skimp on the protective film and 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 cameras.
Huawei Honor 8
The average price tag is 27,990 rubles.
Even those who curl their lips contemptuously at the words “smartphone from China” cannot help but admit that Huawei is a long-standing and respected brand. And it is difficult to gain the trust of consumers in the smartphone market, since the competition is very tough. It is necessary to produce 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), and 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, it is a slippery case, quiet sound when listening to music, and when you switch to energy-saving mode, the icons change size, you have to restart the smartphone.
OnePlus OnePlus3
Average price – 34,700 rubles.
A premium smartphone with an aluminum “body”, a 5.5-inch Gorilla Glass 4 display, a 3000 mAh battery, a 16 MP camera, a throttling-free quad-core Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chip, and a 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.
Can OnePlus3 be called the best Chinese smartphone of 2017? Its price/quality is not entirely optimal, since there is no slot for expanding memory, but its 64 GB. Let's see what one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2017, OnePlus 4, can offer to users spoiled by the variety of options.
Huawei P9 Lite
Sold in stores for an average of 16,990 rubles.
And another 5.2-inch model in our hit parade of the best smartphones from the Middle Kingdom. The screen has an oleophobic coating. The smartphone has a 3000 mAh battery, standard for a good device, a HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor with 8 cores, but the memory for both built-in applications and user data is disappointing (16/2 GB, respectively). The good thing is that it can be expanded up to 128 gigabytes. But P9 Lite does not heat up, it switches to mobile data transfer itself 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
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. The MX6 has 32 gigabytes, so you will have to use cloud services. Otherwise, this is an excellent device: 3060 mAh battery, 12 MP camera with a new sensor from Sony, ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor, fingerprint reading, loud speaker.
What owners complain about: the Home button often breaks, and the flash has to be constantly switched to automatic mode manually.
Meizu M3 Note
The golden mean in terms of cost is 16,536 rubles.
If you dream of a fast and stable smartphone with a very capacious battery (4100 mAh) and a 5.5-inch FullHD display, then here it is. The M3 Note also boasts an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, a 13 MP camera, an SD card slot, and the ability to scan fingerprints.
What it can’t boast about: very slippery body, average photo quality, gets very hot.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Average price – 17,990 rubles.
It differs from the previous number in a slightly less capacious battery (4050 mAh) and a larger number of megapixels in the main camera (16 MP). 5.5-inch screen with oleophobic coating, six-core Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor made by Qualcomm, fingerprint scanner present. Users have no complaints about the build quality, design and speed of operation of this smartphone.
There are complaints about the device heating up during games, although there is no throttling, low volume in the headphones, and a slippery and quickly dirty case.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Average cost – 12,110 rubles.
The smartphone has an impressive battery capacity of 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 ask for anything else at this price? Unless the manufacturer is greedy and includes the headset in the kit.
