The best phone of the year from China. The best Chinese smartphones with a good camera

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The whole half of 2016 has already passed, which means it’s time to take stock and name the best of this year. Galagram brings to your attention the top 10 best smartphones from China. In our rating, we looked at both flagships and mid-range smartphones and budget smartphones and chose the most successful models. Go!

1 LeEco Le 2 Max

Main characteristics

display 5.7″ inches, 2K
RAM 4/6 GB
flash memory 64 GB
battery 3100 mAh
price $390

Le 2 Max is the most advanced flagship from the new line of smartphones from the Chinese company LeEco (). The phone is equipped with a large 5.7″ inch 2K display, as well as the flagship Snapdragon 820 processor from Qualcomm with a clock frequency of 2.15 GHz.

And in the AnTuTu benchmark, LeEco Le 2 Max scores a record 143,400 points, which is even more than Xiaomi Mi5. The main feature of this Chinese monster (and the entire Le 2 line) was the lack of a 3.5 mm audio output, but the manufacturer has released USB Type-C compatible headphones that can reproduce real FLAC audio format via a two-way connector.

2 Xiaomi Mi5

Main characteristics

display 5.15″ inches, Full HD
processor 4 cores, 64-bit Snapdragon 820
RAM 3/4/6 GB
flash memory 32/64/128 GB
battery 3000 mAh
OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + MIUI 9
price $300

Xiaomi Mi5 is undoubtedly one of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016, because with top-end hardware it is also one of the most affordable Chinese flagships with a price tag of $300. The smartphone is equipped with a Snapdragon 820 chip and 3/4/6 GB of RAM to choose from, with 128 GB of flash memory available in the top version and 32/64 in the base and mid-range Mi5 models.

This smartphone has perhaps the best camera on the market - a 16 MP Sony IMX 298 with 4-axis image stabilization (OIS). Pictures on Mi5 are clear, and videos are free from shaky hands thanks to optical stabilization.

3 Meizu M3 Note

Main characteristics

display 5.5″ inches, Full HD
Helio P10 processor from MediaTek
RAM 2/3 GB
flash memory 16/32 GB
battery 4100 mAh
OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + Flyme OS
price $123/$155

Meizu M3 Note is not a super flagship, but it made it into our guide to the best Chinese smartphones due to the excellent ratio of design, price and filling. The M3 Note was released in 2016 and has all the features of similar smartphones paired with a cool design.

The smartphone has a metal body, a fingerprint scanner, a 5.5″ inch IPS Full HD display and a 4100 mAh battery. The Chinese runs on a powerful Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. There are several body colors, and the user interface (UI) is based on the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system.

4 Bluboo Picasso

Main characteristics

display 5.0″ inches, HD
processor MT6580 from MTK
RAM 2 GB
flash memory 16 GB
battery 2500 mAh
OS version Android 5.1 + Launcher 3
price $60-70

A bright representative of budget employees, the Bluboo Picasso is equipped with a weak MediaTek MT6580 process, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory. What's so special about it? This is perhaps the best Chinese budget phone that works well and costs only 60-70 dollars.

5 ZUK Z2

Main characteristics

display 5.0″ inches, Full HD
Snapdragon 820 processor
RAM 4 GB
flash memory 64 GB
battery 3500 mAh
price $310

ZUK Z2 is the main competitor to the Mi5 smartphone; it runs on the same hardware platform (Snapdragon 820 + 4 GB RAM) and costs about $310 in China. Its dimensions are even more compact than the Mi5, and the display has a diagonal of 5″ inches and Full HD resolution, respectively, the dots per inch density of the ZUK Z2 is also higher.

If the ZUK Z1 was not the company's most successful smartphone, then the ZUK Z2 can honestly be called one of the best Chinese smartphones released in 2016. This advanced phone has a two-way USB Type-C output for charging and syncing, as well as a 3.5mm audio output, unlike the LeEco Le Max 2.

6 UMi Super

Main characteristics

display 5.5″ inches, Full HD, IPS, 2.5D, Sharp
Helio P10 processor from MediaTek, 2.0 GHz per core
RAM 4 GB
flash memory 32 GB
microSD yes, up to 256 GB
cameras: main Panasonic 13 MP, front 5 MP
battery 4000 mAh
OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
price about $210

UMi Super is the newest smartphone of all those listed, just recently. The device is equipped with a 5.5″ inch display with Full HD resolution from Shartp and is powered by a Helio P10 processor from MediaTek with a clock frequency of 2.0 GHz. RAM in UMi Super is 4 GB, and flash memory is 32 GB.

The flagship uses only branded components, including cameras made by Samsung and Panasonic. The UMi Super battery capacity is 4000 mAh. With a $210 price tag that will likely drop soon after the hype, this is one of the best Chinese smartphones on the market. Moreover, in terms of the totality of its characteristics, UMi Super can compete even with A-brands.

7 Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Main characteristics

display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
Snapdragon 616 processor
RAM 3 GB
flash memory 32 GB
microSD yes, hybrid slot
battery 4100 mAh
OS version Android 5.1 Lollipop + MIUI 7
price about $150

Redmi 3 Pro is the top version in the line of compact and budget smartphones from Xiaomi. Despite its budget focus, Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro is one of the most convenient and powerful Chinese phones. The smartphone runs on a Qualcomm processor and is equipped with 3 GB of RAM. The flash drive here is installed at 32 GB, there is also a hybrid slot for microSD memory cards or operator SIM.

All this power fits into a compact metal body; Redmi 3 Pro is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner for greater security of personal data. Redmi 3 Pro runs Xiaomi's own MIUI 7 OS, but the device will soon be updated to the latest version. A smartphone costs about $150-160 in China.

8 Doogee X5 Max

Main characteristics

display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
processor MTK6580
RAM 1 GB
flash memory 8 GB
microSD yes
cameras: main 13 MP, front 5 MP
battery 4000 mAh
OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow
price about $65

X5 Max from Doogee is a typical representative; with a fairly compact size, it is equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, a scanner and a 5″ inch HD display.

The smartphone has frankly little RAM and flash memory, namely 1 GB and 8 GB of memory, but it runs on the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow and costs only $65 in Chinese stores, almost 2.5 times less than Redmi 3 Pro.

9 Moto G4 Play

Main characteristics

display 5″ inches, HD, IPS
Snapdragon 410 processor
RAM 2 GB
flash memory 16 GB
cameras: main 8 MP, front 5 MP
battery 2800 mAh
OS version Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
price about $100

Since Lenovo bought Motorola, the company's devices can now be considered Chinese and added to our ranking of the best smartphones. Moto G4 Play is a budget phone that is built on the Snapdragon 410 platform from Qualcomm. It has 2/16 GB of RAM and flash memory, respectively, and also costs about $100-120.

This phone has support for 2 SIM cards, as well as a 4G module. There is a 2800 mAh battery installed inside, and the most interesting thing is the OS version, Moto G4 Play runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

10 Meizu Pro 6

Main characteristics

display 5.2″ inches, SUPER AMOLED, Full HD
Helio X25 processor
RAM 4 GB LPDDR3
flash memory 32/64 GB
cameras: main 21.16 MP, front 5 MP
battery 2560 mAh
OS version Android 6.0 Marshmallow + Flyme 5.2
price about $385/430

Meizu Pro 6 is perhaps the most anticipated flagship of 2016; the smartphone has an excellent design and a fly in the ointment in the form of a 2560 mAh battery. Despite this, Meizu Pro 6 is one of the most successful choices among Chinese smartphones in 2016.

Its display has 3D Press technology, which means that the Meizu Pro 6 screen is pressure sensitive, and another coordinate has been added to control the smartphone. The Chinese flagship is powered by the Helio X25 processor, while this is an exclusive chip created specifically for Meizu Pro 6. The smartphone’s camera has an LED flash with 10 LEDs.

The rapid development of the Chinese mobile device market contributes not only to excellent quantitative indicators of production development, but also to their qualitative growth. An analysis of smartphones released in 2018-2019 showed that the number of gadgets with decent technical characteristics far exceeded the number of frankly weak devices. Very successful solutions have also appeared that can compete with famous brands.

It’s easy to get confused among the abundance of gadgets, given the fact that even in certain price or target niches there are dozens, if not hundreds of models. The study of technical parameters, popularity, owner reviews and price components made it possible to compile the TOP 10 most successful models of 2018-2019, as well as a rating of the best smartphones according to the most important indicators.

TOP 10 most popular Chinese smartphones

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Redmi 4X is one of the best-selling smartphones of the past year, continuing Xiaomi’s victorious march in the Russian market, begun by the legendary Redmi Note 3 Pro. Considering its reasonable price, you won’t be able to get your hands on this gadget even if you want to – it has balanced characteristics, high-quality assembly, and regular updates with the ability to install many third-party firmware. There are simply no worthy alternatives to Redmi 4X in the price segment up to 10 thousand rubles. And if you want, you can buy it even cheaper - for 7/8 thousand

Meizu M6 Note

We consider the Meizu M6 Note to be the closest competitor to Redmi 4X. Moreover, Meizu’s first smartphone with a Snapdragon processor is superior to 4X in some characteristics - it has fast charging and a dual camera, and in general the photos on the M6 Note are much better. But it costs more, about 3-4 thousand rubles. Among the major differences between smartphones, we note the location of the fingerprint scanner - in Meiza it is built into a mechanical key located under the screen, while in Xiaomi the scanner is located on the back cover, and the firmware is Flyme and MIUI. In all other respects, these smartphones are approximately equivalent.

Huawei Nova 2

In the “above average” price segment, smartphones from Huawei traditionally rule the roost; the first model included in our rating is Nova 2. This is a smartphone in a compact metal case with a dual main camera, a large amount of memory (64/4 GB) and a powerful processor. If you want to purchase a hassle-free smartphone that will perform well in any use scenario, buy Nova 2 and you won’t regret it. Among the pitfalls, it is worth taking into account the not very outstanding battery life (2950 mAh battery, fast charging is present) and a somewhat inflated, in our opinion, price tag of around 20 thousand rubles.

Xiaomi Mi6

The flagship Mi6 concentrates all the strengths of Xiaomi smartphones. It is head and shoulders above other competitors in terms of price/quality ratio, since there is not a single other smartphone on the market that for 26 thousand rubles will give you a top-end Snapdragon 835 processor, a ton of memory, stereo speakers and excellent battery life. Let's blame the Mi6 for the lack of a 3.5 mm jack (included is an adapter for USB-C) and the camera is not as cool as other flagships. But this is nitpicking. This smartphone will please anyone, even the most demanding user.

One Plus 5

One Plus 5 is a good smartphone, but controversial. It copies Apple's design, does not provide the user with water resistance, stereo speakers, and does not have memory card support. Compared to the flagship from Xiaomi, these disadvantages can become critical, but there are advantages. In particular, pure Android version 7.1.1, the best camera among Chinese flagships, which pleases not only with high-quality pictures, but also with lightning-fast operating speed, as well as an AMOLED display, which has a positive effect on the autonomy of the gadget. One of the advantages of One Plus 5 is the presence of a traditional 3.5 headphone jack.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

After the American brand Motorola was bought by Lenovo, the once iconic company can safely be included in the camp of Chinese manufacturers - all Lenovo smartphones are now released under the name Moto. One of the most successful results of such cooperation is the Moto Z2 Play - a smartphone that supports replaceable modules, has good battery life, a camera, excellent sound quality in headphones and an AMOLED display. Disadvantages - mediocre performance for a price of 25 thousand (Z2 Play is equipped with a Snapdragon 626 processor), and not the most powerful main speaker.

Motorola Moto Z2 Play

ZTE Nubia Z17

Smartphones from the Nubia line from ZTE have always been good flagships that, even without aggressive marketing from the manufacturer, found their loyal users. The Z17 is a continuation of the very successful Nubia Z11 model, in which nothing has changed dramatically, and everything that was good has become even a little better. There is a powerful Snapdragon 835, 128/8 GB of memory, a dual camera and an excellent frameless design. But there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, which looks somewhat strange in the absence of moisture protection as such.

Huawei Honor 9

Honor 9 is a very cool smartphone. It looks cool and stylish, has an excellent camera (20+12 MP), good performance (chipset – Kirin 960), sufficient memory (64/4 GB) and fast charging.

In fact, this is an ideal choice for everyone who does not want to pay exorbitant amounts of money for flagship models, overpaying for an overly powerful processor and numbers of unnecessary characteristics, but at the same time wants to get almost all the advantages inherent in them.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Mi Max 2 is the best shovel phone of 2017 on the market. Xiaomi gave customers everything they could want from a similar smartphone with a price tag of less than 20 thousand rubles. Judge for yourself - 6.4 inch screen, Snapdragon 625, 64/4 GB of memory with expandability, 5300 mAh battery with fast charging, stereo speakers. We recommend Mi Max 2 to everyone who is looking for the optimal device for consuming multimedia content. The only complaint we can make is the lack of an NFC module.

Chinese smartphones with powerful batteries

The trend towards larger screens and increased productivity of mobile devices leads to the fact that some smartphone models barely survive from morning to evening. For users who don't like to sit near a power outlet, our rating of the 5 best models with the most capacious batteries will certainly help.

Oukitel K10000 Pro

Oukitel K10000 Pro is the record holder for battery capacity among all long-lasting smartphones on the market. Its survivability is ensured by a 10,000 mAh battery, which in a standard scenario of using a smartphone is enough for 4-5 days of operation without recharging. And the characteristics here are quite decent - 5.5’’ FHD IPS screen, 8-core MT6750T processor, 32/3 GB of memory with a MicroSD slot, 13 and 5 MP cameras, a fingerprint scanner and the latest Android 7.0. The price of the smartphone is 12 thousand rubles, and it is definitely worth the money.

Oukitel K10000 Pro

Doogee BL7000

The BL7000 differs from Oukitele in its more modest design and smaller battery, 7000 mAh. With active use of the smartphone, it lasts for 3 days, which can be considered an excellent result. In terms of characteristics, the Doogee BL7000 is even better, it has more memory - 64/4 GB, and a dual camera of 13 + 13 MP, the front camera resolution is also 13 MP. The smartphone just went on sale at a price of $200, and the first owners speak about it exclusively on the positive side.

Moto E Gen.4 Plus

The Moto E4 Plus is an excellent workhorse from a trusted brand that costs the right amount of money and has everything to satisfy the needs of the average user. The smartphone is based on the MediaTek MT6737 processor, equipped with a 5.5-inch HD screen, 16/3 GB of memory, 13/5 MP cameras, an NFC chip and, most importantly, a 5000 mAh battery. Among the shortcomings of the E4 Plus, we highlight the solid body weight of 200 grams, as a result of which it cannot be recommended for purchase by fragile girls.

Moto E Gen.4 Plus

Ulefone Power 2

The smartphone has a stylish design, whose front panel is reminiscent of devices from Meizu (the multifunctional Home key is also present here), and the back side is the flagship HTC 10. The 6050 mAh battery is the main trump card of the Ulefone Power 2, it is enough for 3 days of active use of the gadget. The performance and display are typical for inexpensive Chinese phones, but the cameras are terrible, so lovers of mobile photography should avoid this smartphone.

Fly FS554 Power Plus

While most of the smartphones in our rating will have to be ordered somewhere and waited, the Fly FS554 Power Plus can be purchased at almost any local cellular phone store. At the same time, for a price of 10 thousand rubles, this is a very decent smartphone with a 5.5” FullHD display, MediaTek MT6737T chipset, 16/2 GB of expandable memory, 13/5 MP cameras and a 5000 mAh battery. You can take it with confidence.

Fly FS554 Power Plus

Frameless Chinese smartphones

Chinese manufacturers have never forgotten that a modern smartphone is not only powerful hardware and a capacious battery, but also an image accessory. The last factor is directly related to the design of the device, so we present to your attention a rating of frameless new Chinese smartphones for the 2017 model year.

Leagoo KIICAA Mix

KIICAA Mix is a representative of a countless group of smartphones that copy the design of the flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix. At a price several times lower than the original, it can offer an almost identical design and relatively good hardware (5.5’’ FHD display from Sharp, MT6750T chipset, 32/3 GB of memory, 13+2 and 13 MP cameras, 2930 mAh battery). The pitfalls are the location of the main speaker, which causes poor audibility of the interlocutor, and the absence of brightness/proximity sensors and a 3.5 mm jack, while the adapter required to connect headphones is not included. However, taking into account the low price of 6 tr. it's not critical.

Leagoo KIICAA Mix

Doogee Mix

Doogee Mix is a smartphone from the same opera. It outperforms its Leagoo counterpart due to rich equipment (there is a case and a film for the screen), more memory - 64/4 GB, and a slightly more capacious 3380 mAh battery. However, in terms of software, everything is not so rosy here - the crude Doogee Mix firmware, with numerous bugs, can cause quite a few headaches for the owner of the device, so before buying a device you should weigh the pros and cons.

UMIDIGI Crystal

UMIDIGI Crystal stands out from its analogues with its interface - it runs on an almost pure Android 7.0 shell, as a result of which using this smartphone is much more pleasant than other Chinese ones with trashy OS. The characteristics are also not bad - MT6750T, 64/4 GB of memory, IZGO screen from Sharp and dual camera. For a price of 100 dollars - not bad.

Bluboo S1

Bluboo S1 is positioned as a more expensive device, which is evident in the build quality and materials - the smartphone body is covered with glass not only on the front, but also on the back. The heart of the smart phone is the powerful Helio P25 processor, memory – 64/4 GB. Owners of the Bluboo S1 attribute weak cameras and quiet sound from the main speaker to its disadvantages, while its advantages include a cool display and stylish appearance.

Maze Alpha

Maze Alpha is the best frameless Chinese smartphone that can be bought in the price segment of about 10 thousand rubles. This is a well-built device with a high-quality 6-inch screen and good performance.

It also outperforms its analogues due to its autonomy; the 4000 mAh battery lasts for an average of two days of using a smartphone. When purchasing, you should take into account the considerable weight of the smartphone, as much as 225 grams.

Chinese phablets

We consider the best smartphones with a large screen diagonal in 2017 to be:

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

The third generation of Mi Note from Xiaomi has evolved from an uncompromising flagship, which was Mi Note 2, into an affordable smartphone with a large screen (5.5’’ FHD) and average specifications. The phablet is equipped with a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB storage. The camera resolution is 12+12 MP and 16 MP (front camera), battery capacity is 3500 mAh. This is a good choice if the Mi Max 2 seems like a huge shovel to you, but you don’t want to overpay for the flagship bells and whistles of the Mi6.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Honor 8 Pro

Another smartphone from Huawei in our rating, which is hard to find fault with even if you wanted to. The characteristics are excellent for the price - 5.7'' 2K display, top-end Kirin 960 processor, 64/6 GB of memory with a slot for a flash drive, dual 12+12 MP camera, 4000 mAh battery with fast charging, NFC, IR sensor, USB -C. With a price of just over 30 thousand rubles, this is an excellent smart device that can become an alternative to any flagship.

Meizu M3 Max

M3 Max is not the latest model from Meizu, which has been successfully selling for a year now and will remain relevant for a long time. The smartphone is equipped with a 6-inch screen and a Helio P10 processor with 64/3 GB of memory. This is a gadget without any special complaints, which is simply a pleasure to use due to its excellent build and perfectly polished Flyme OS, which in terms of speed and smoothness of operation will give odds to the operating system of any Chinese smartphone.

Leagoo M8 Pro

An ultra-budget phablet with a 5.7-inch display and modest specifications (MT6737, 16/2 GB of memory, 13/8 MP cameras, 3500 mAh battery). When buying an M8 Pro in China, you can buy it for 5 thousand rubles, and you won’t find anything better for that money. The smartphone works quite quickly and stably, supports LTE, recognizes external devices in USB OTG mode, and has a fairly loud multimedia speaker. Thanks to the massive metal frame, the M8 Pro is extremely durable, it confidently survives falls from great heights, and in general is perfect for the role of a child’s first smartphone or a gadget for heavy-duty use.

LeEco Le Max 2

After the LeEco fiasco on the Russian market, you can only buy their smartphones on AlieExpress, and if this doesn’t scare you, then Le Max 2, in terms of price/performance ratio, will be an ideal choice. For less than 15 thousand, you can get a smartphone with a 5.7-inch 2K display, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 64/6 GB of memory, 21 and 8 MP cameras, and a 3100 mAh battery. Le Max 2 runs any game at maximum graphics settings, takes good photographs, records 4K video, but does not have a 3.5mm jack or NFC chip.

The most expensive Chinese smartphones

The top most expensive Chinese smartphones traditionally include products from the most famous brands from the Middle Kingdom. Their technical characteristics are truly impressive, so these popular phablets are able to compete with devices from famous world manufacturers. We present to our readers a rating of the most expensive smartphones from China.

Mi Mix 2

Mi Mix 2 is a continuation of the cult smartphone from Xiaomi, which became the reason for the appearance on the market of all the frameless crafts we are considering above. The second generation Mi Mix increased autonomy, received an adequate earpiece, and retained top-end technical characteristics. This is an excellent fashion smartphone that evokes the same “wow” effect that can be bought for 30-35 thousand rubles.

Meizu Pro 7

The flagship from Meizu does not sport the now fashionable frameless design, but takes a different approach - an additional screen on the rear panel, which displays notifications and other useful information, including images when using the main camera for selfies.

The smartphone is great in terms of photo capabilities, sound quality and software, but loses to other flagships in screen quality and lack of NFC. The latter is a serious setback for a top-end smartphone, but it’s worth considering that Meizu Pro 7 is cheaper than its analogues – 20-25 thousand rubles.

Axon M

Another unusual smartphone is a transformer from ZTE, which consists of two panels with 5.2-inch FHD screens, which when folded out forms a kind of tablet. The Axon M is equipped with a not-so-top-end Snapdragon 820 processor, but it does have a dedicated AKM4962 DAC, which makes the smartphone sound amazing in headphones. Only the battery raises serious questions; its capacity is a modest 3180 mAh, which is frankly not enough for the active use of a gadget with two screens. Price: $725.

Razer Phone

The parade of unusual Chinese continues with the Razer Phone - the first “gaming” smartphone on the market, which is aimed at an audience of gamers. The gadget is equipped with a powerful Snapdragon 835 processor, 64/8 GB of memory, stereo speakers, a dedicated 24-bit DAC and an amplifier for each speaker. But the main feature of this smart device is the 5.7-inch display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which provides an extremely smooth picture when playing any content. The Razer Phone costs $700.

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Let's move on from unusual models to real premium ones. Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the most expensive Chinese flagship of 2017. The smartphone, priced at 800 euros, is crammed with everything possible - more powerful hardware, a 6-inch 2K OLED display, dust and moisture protection, stereo speakers, cameras from Leica and, what the manufacturer himself highlights, a separate processor for implementing artificial intelligence, which gives Huawei's business phablet many additional functions, such as the ability to recognize objects in the frame, speed up the launch of applications and allows the smartphone to adapt to the habits of its owner

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Inexpensive Chinese smartphones

For those users who do not need the “wow effect”, as well as people who do not believe that “a good show off is more expensive than money”, budget models from many manufacturers are aimed. Despite their low cost, many of them are well equipped and functional. So, a rating of inexpensive, but productive and high-quality devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Chinese manufacturers know a lot about budget smartphones, and Xiaomi has succeeded in this niche almost better than all other brands. Redmi Note 5A is a balanced smartphone with the best camera in the price segment under $100. It does not shine with performance (Snapdragon 425 percent), but it does not have any obvious weaknesses that could spoil the experience of owning this device. Among the advantages are separate slots for 2 SIM cards and a flash drive, the presence of an infrared port, and the absence of throttling, which is typical of most cheap smart phones, under load. We recommend for purchase.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A

Meizu M6

Many will say that budget smartphones from Meizu have not changed for a couple of years, and they will be right in their own way. However, are these changes necessary if the company has found that golden mean in terms of quality and economy, making its smartphones always a pleasure to use? Meizu M6 is made in a metal case, has a good 5.2-inch display, a good camera and normal battery life. With an issue price of $100, this is a very good choice, which will be head and shoulders above any basement China.

ZTE Blade A6

Inexpensive smartphones from ZTE are widely represented in domestic cellular equipment stores, so you can most likely buy the Blade A6 at your place of residence. It will stand out from its neighbors in the showcase due to its good performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 435 processor and 32/3 GB of memory, good battery life (5000 mAh battery) and a high-quality metal case. But the smart phone itself is not without its drawbacks - almost all of its owners complain about the device heating up under load, and in terms of cameras it is noticeably inferior to the same Xiaomi and Meizu.

Huawei Honor 6C Pro

Huawei is also sold at most retailers, and when buying a smartphone offline, Honor 6C Pro can be a priority choice. The gadget has standard characteristics for its price - MT6750 processor, 32/3 GB of memory, 13 and 8 MP cameras, 3000 mAh battery, metal case with a fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is made very well both in terms of build quality and software, and therefore no problems should arise during its use.

Huawei Honor 6C Pro

Leagoo M8

If you need something “cheap and cheerful”, take the Leagoo M8. On Aliexpress, a smartphone costs 4,000 rubles, and this is the best you can get for that price. The only thing that limits this device is the lack of support for LTE networks. But it handles 3G well, and you simply don’t expect to see such a decent screen and cameras, along with a somewhat rough but reliable build, and a loud multimedia speaker in a smartphone for $75.

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Despite a slight slowdown in economic growth in China, this has virtually no effect on Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Chinese companies have managed to oust the South Korean giant LG Electronics from the top 5 global smartphone manufacturers (see) and are gradually taking away market share from another South Korean manufacturer - Samsung. If in 2012 Samsung accounted for 32.2% of global smartphone sales, and the three Chinese companies Huawei, Lenovo and Xiaomi accounted for 11%, then in the first quarter of 2016, Samsung’s share fell to 27.8%, and the total share of the above-mentioned Chinese manufacturers increased to 20.6%. The struggle between Samsung and Chinese companies is taking place mainly in the area of budget smartphone models. Chinese companies are trying to steal customers even from the leader in the field of premium smartphones, Apple, by offering budget copies of iPhones. Of course, these copies are several times cheaper than the original.
In this rating, we will look at the top 10 best Chinese smartphones at the end of 2016. The top includes models from the brands Huawei, Meizu, Xiaomi, OUKITEL, HOMTOM, OnePlus, ZTE. The rating is based on reviews in Yandex Market, as well as technical characteristics and price-quality ratio.

10th place.

OUKITEL U7 Plus

The average price in Russia is 6,340 rubles. You can buy OUKITEL U7 Plus on Aliexpress for 4.7 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model from the Chinese brand, which went on sale in August 2016, received 67% of five reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card. Supports two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Main camera 8 MP, front camera 2 MP. Battery capacity - 2500 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner. MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A 16Gb is the most inexpensive phone in the Xiaomi catalog

The average price in Russia is 7,000 rubles. You can buy Redmi 4A 16Gb on AliExpress for 5.5 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The cheapest model in the catalog of the popular Chinese brand Xiaomi, which appeared in November 2016, scored 73% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of internal and 2 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash, autofocus and optical stabilization. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 3120 mAh. Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 processor. Plastic case.

8th place.

HOMTOM HT17 Pro

Average price in Russia - 5,400 rubles. Buy HOMTOM HT17 Pro on Aliexpress possible for 4.9 thousand rubles. An inexpensive model from a Chinese manufacturer, released in September 2016, scored 53% of the five stars according to reviews in Yandex Market.Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB, support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. Operating time without recharging in talk mode is 15 hours, standby time is 280 hours. MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

7th place.

Meizu MX6

Average price in Russia -16,000 rubles. Buy Meizu MX6 on AliExpress possible for 12.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This model, which went on sale in July 2016, scored 79% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This is the best result among the Meizu smartphone catalog. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3060 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Main camera 12 MP, front camera 5 MP. Camera based on Sony IMX386 sensor. With built-in phase detection autofocus, the MX6 achieves superior focusing accuracy and speed. As in Meizu MX5, a lens of 6 lenses is used. Despite the reduction in the resolution of the main camera compared to the Meizu MX5 (the Meizu MX5 camera was 20.7 megapixels), the quality of photography in comparison has become noticeably better compared to this and other previous models.

6th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb

Average price in Russia - 10,200 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 4 32Gb on AliExpress possible for 9.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). Xiaomi presented Redmi Note 4 at a presentation in Beijing on August 25, 2016. Flagshipthe Redmi family, beloved by customers, whose worldwide sales have long exceeded 100 million devices,scored 59% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm. ) . Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. MediaTek Helio X20 10-core processor (MT6797), 2100 MHz. There is a fingerprint scanner.Metal body.

OUKITEL K6000 Pro

Average price in Russia - 9,060 rubles. Buy OUKITEL K6000 Pro on AliExpress possible for 8.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).The model from the Chinese brand received 61% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM. There is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 4G LTE support. Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. OUKITEL specializes in smartphones with powerful batteries, this smartphone is no exception: the battery capacity is 6,000 mAh (for comparison: the 6th iPhone has a battery 3.5 times weaker - 1,715 mAh). Battery life: talk time - 46 hours, standby time - 360 hours (15 days), music listening mode - 45 hours.8-core MediaTek MT6753 processor. Video processor Mali-T720.There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal bodywith plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the rear panel.

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4th place.

Xiaomi Mi5S Plus 64Gb

average price in Russia - 20,000 rubles. Buy Mi5S Plus 64Gb on AliExpress possible for 18.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The Xiaomi flagship, which appeared in the fall of 2016, scored 42% of the five stars according to reviews in Yandex Market (see.). The model is an improved version of the spring flagship Mi5.

Technical characteristics: IPS LCD screen 5.7 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity 3800 mAh. There is no support for external memory cards, although 64 GB is more than enough for the average smartphone user. There is a fingerprint scanner (on the back of the case). Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor. Adreno 530 video processor. This model is the best-performing Xiaomi smartphone and the 6th-best performing Android smartphone (antutu.com rating results) in 2016.

Mi5S Plus has two main cameras, each 13 MP (Sony IMX258 sensor). The lens aperture is f/2.0. The camera is also equipped with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and dual LED flash. Monochrome and color camera modules in this smartphone work in pairs, providing color rendition as close to reality as possible. The front camera is 4 megapixels, the pixel size here has been increased to two microns, thanks to which the sensor receives more light. The lens has an f/2.0 aperture and a viewing angle of 80 degrees.

The Dxomark resource gave the Mi5S Plus camera 78 points, the same score as the Google Nexus 6.

3rd place.

ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb

Average price in Russia -19,000 rubles. Buy Nubia Z11 Mini S on Aliexpress possible for 16 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). A slightly smaller and more technically advanced version of the flagship of the ZTE Nubia family, released in October 2016, received73% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card. Supports two SIM cards. 4G LTE support. Battery capacity - 3000 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner, which, in addition to unlocking the smartphone, can be used to control the camera, take screenshots, and also make mobile payments using NFC.

Main camera 23 MP, front camera 13 MP. The main camera uses a Sony IMX318 module, like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe.

2nd place.

Honor 8 32Gb

Average price in Russia -20,500 rubles. Buy Honor 8 64Gb on AliExpress possible for 16.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).The flagship of the Honor family went on sale in China at the end of July, and in Russia at the end of August 2016 and today has scored 77% of the five reviews in Yandex Market.

Technical characteristics of the model: 5.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, the slot for the second SIM card is combined with a slot for a memory card. 4G LTE support. The 3000 mAh battery and Smart Power 4.0 energy-saving technology provide up to 1.77 days of operation under normal use and up to 1.22 days under intensive use. For example, on Honor 8 you can watch online videos for 11 hours straight. 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner.

The model has a dual main camera with laser autofocus, which received two 12-megapixel Sony IMX286 sensors (like the Huawei P9), color and monochrome. The camera allows you to change the focus point after shooting. Professional mode offers customization of the entire set of shooting parameters, just like in SLR cameras. The front camera has an 8 megapixel sensor.

Separately, it is worth noting the design of the smartphone. Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful Huawei smartphone: glass with a mirror effect and 2.5D curve is used on the front and back sides, the side edges are made of metal, and there are also several bright colors.

OnePlus 3T 64Gb is the most powerful Android smartphone in the world

Average price in Russia -26,460 rubles. Buy OnePlus 3T 64Gb on Aliexpress possible for 25.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).This model, released in mid-November 2016, is an improved version of the OnePlus 3, which appeared in June 2016, received the title of “flagship killer” due to its excellent technical characteristics and affordable price, and also made it into the top 6 most popular smartphones in the world at the end of the year. As of today, the updated version of OnePlus 3T has 76% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm.

Good afternoon to all those who cannot imagine their lives without smartphones, iPhones and other similar gadgets. Today we will tell you about Chinese smartphones and rank the best of 2016.

For those who would like to purchase a reliable smartphone without overpaying for it, this information should be useful. In 2016, many improved versions of 2015 models entered the market, but new devices also appeared that are worthy of the attention of true connoisseurs of gadgets from different manufacturers.

The model appeared in June 2016 and has since become popular both in Russia and the USA. The reasons for this popularity: ergonomic design, compactness and relatively low price: when ordering on a Chinese website, the cost of such a smartphone will be about 24,000 rubles.

In the USA it is slightly more expensive: 399-499 dollars. The phone has a 5.5-inch screen with full HD resolution. The amount of information that can be stored in the internal memory of the device is 64 or 128 GB, depending on the modification. The smartphone has very respectable cameras: both internal and front are 16 megapixels.

The advantages of this model include impact resistance and water resistance. A relative disadvantage can be considered that the phone does not support an external memory card, although it is unknown whether it is needed at all with the internal memory capacity of 64 GB, which was provided by the manufacturers.

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The Nubia smartphone was released in October 2016 and is a slightly smaller copy of the gadgets that appeared in 2015. The phone is quite compact, 5.2-inch screen, supports two SIM cards.

Permanent memory 64 GB, RAM 4GB. In addition, there is additional space for installing an external memory card. The phone is equipped with a 23 megapixel main camera and a 13 megapixel front camera.

Smart is very worthy, both in design and in filling. Ali price Now it costs about 17,000 rubles. I think it's worth taking.

5.7" wide screen model, runs on the Android operating system version 6.0. The phone's memory is quite large: 64 gigabytes of permanent memory and 4 gigabytes of RAM.

The device supports the use of two SIM cards. Thanks to the powerful eight-core Snapdragon 821 processor, the model is the best in performance among Xiaomi smartphones, except of course the new mi6.

Another version of a favorite among Russian users xiaomi smartphone. The main advantage of this model is its low cost. On Chinese sites you can purchase it for 9,700 rubles.

The amount of internal memory is also not impressive: only 32 gigabytes of internal memory and ten times less RAM. In general, the technical characteristics correspond to the price category: 5.5-inch screen, internal and front cameras, as well as a scanner for user identification and protection of the mobile device using a fingerprint.

You can’t ignore the most budget phone xiaomi, in Russia the cost of the device is only 7,000 rubles, at AliExpress it costs only 5900 rubles.

The technical characteristics of the phone are quite consistent with the price category to which it belongs: a 5-inch display with a resolution that guarantees the clearest HD color reproduction, the penultimate version of Android, 16 GB internal memory and 2 GB RAM, it is possible to connect an additional external memory card.

Supports 4G Internet throughout the coverage area. The 13 MP main camera is equipped with a flash, autofocus and a stabilizer in case you have to shoot on the move.

The front camera has a more modest resolution, but it is quite enough for high-quality selfies. The 3120 mAh battery allows you to work for a long time without recharging, the operating speed is guaranteed by the medium-power Snapdragon 425 processor. The model is made in a plastic case.

The cheapest of all phones in this rating. The cost is only 4900 rubles. The technical characteristics are as follows: 5.5-inch screen, 13 megapixel internal camera and 5 megapixel front camera, quad-core MTK6737 processor and device user identification program using fingerprints.

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Another budget, but at the same time quite powerful smartphone, in Russia it costs 6,300 rubles, and in China you can order for 4500.

The model went on sale in August 2016 and immediately became quite popular. The phone has the following technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels, runs on Android 6, 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM, it is possible to connect an additional memory card.

The phone supports two SIM cards. There are also two cameras: a main 8 megapixel and a front 3 megapixel. The model supports 4 LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20.

The phone is in the middle price range and costs owners about 16,000 rubles. On AliExpress it can be purchased for 11,300 rubles, new in packaging with global Russified firmware.

Moreover, its technical characteristics are as follows:

3 GB RAM;
Very decent cameras: 12 MP Sony IMX386 and 5 megapixels.
Powerful 10-core processor from MTK;
Supports 4g internet;
3060 mAh battery.

One of the leaders among Chinese smartphones with a powerful 6000 mAh battery. The model allows you to work in talk mode for 45 hours, in standby mode the battery life increases to 15 days, you can listen to music without recharging for about 35 hours. This smartphone belongs to the budget category, the average cost in Russia is a little more than 10,000 rubles.

In China you can order from 8,000 rubles here.

This smartphone was the first from China to hit foreign markets. Its advantages include its light weight, only 168 grams. Also among the advantages is support for 4th generation networks, which provide fast Internet anywhere and the presence of an event indicator.

The absence of a fingerprint sensor should be considered a comparative inconvenience, since in the event of theft, anyone can easily use the device and the fact that the model does not include the ability to connect an additional memory slot.

For some clients this is an inconvenience, but most are accustomed to having the internal resources of the model.

Brief characteristics:

5.5 inch FHD resolution display;
32 gigabytes of internal memory;
3 GB RAM;
Supports Internet 4g B1/3/7;
3000 mAh battery.

And all this at the lowest price on AliExpress for 8300 rubles.

A powerful phablet for those who would like to have everything at once and are willing to pay for it. Thanks to the 8-core processor, the phone provides high performance. The device supports two SIM cards, which is convenient for business people, since you can use one phone for both work and personal purposes.

The main camera of the phone is 13 megapixels and the front one is 5 megapixels. Screen 6.44 inches Full HD 1920×1080 pixels, 3050 mAh battery.

The cost ranges from 13,000 to 17,000 rubles, depending on the point of sale and design features. On AliExpress the price starts from 9,300 rubles at the time of writing this article.

This is a fairly technologically advanced phone model among models costing less than 10 thousand rubles, if purchased at Ali.

Among the most significant advantages of the model, it is also necessary to mention a powerful processor and a large battery with a capacity of 4000 ampere hours, with a device thickness of only 8.1 mm. Most users will also appreciate the ability to quickly charge the gadget.

Xiaomi redme note 3 Pro SE 32 GB

The device of this model is the best solution for those who would like to have a phone with a large 5.5-inch screen (1920 by 1080 pixels), good resolution and good performance. The advantages of the device also include a capacious 4000 mAh battery and the ability to support two SIM cards.

Among the shortcomings of the phone, we can mention that it will not be possible to quickly charge the device. The model is considered budget, the average cost is around 10,000 rubles, Chinese sites You can order it even cheaper.

In this review, we looked at the main models of Chinese smartphones, which, in our opinion, are quite interesting in terms of price-quality-performance ratio. The main conclusion that can be drawn is that the price of gadgets on Chinese sites is much lower, this is due to the fact that you do not have to overpay for transport costs, customs clearance, etc.

For those who would like to purchase a high-quality smartphone, we recommend using the aliexpress website, where the catalog is presented and the main characteristics of the models are described. With its help you can buy gadgets much cheaper.

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

10 LeEco Le Max 2 X820 32Gb

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

9 Hiawei Nexus 6P

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

8 UMi Super

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

7 Hiawei Honor 8 32Gb RAM 4Gb

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

6 ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S 64Gb

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

5 Lenovo Vibe X3

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

4 Xiaomi Mi5 128Gb

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

3 Lenovo ZUK Z2 64Gb

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

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

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