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Today we choose the best Chinese smartphone of 2016. Despite the fact that only six months have passed, the top five have already clearly been determined.

Let us immediately note that for comparison we are taking devices with top-end technical characteristics that can compete with the Samsung Galaxy S7 itself, but the price range can be quite large.

After all, this is China, where you can buy a smartphone with flagship parameters for just 200-300 dollars. However, if you pay another 100-200 dollars on top, you can get something completely technically advanced.

Another selection criterion is that the smartphone manufacturer must be a purely Chinese company, no Hong Kong or, especially, Taiwan.

So let's get started!

Place number 5. Meizu Pro 6: the most balanced

We already wrote about this device at one time, but it wouldn’t hurt to repeat it. After last year's very successful Meizu Pro 5, fans expected the new Pro 6 to become an absolute flagship killer, but the manufacturer took a completely different path.

Of course, Meizu Pro 6 is a flagship-level device, but the bet was placed on the ideal combination of price and capabilities. It should be noted that Meizu almost succeeded. “Almost” is that very soon other manufacturers presented similar devices. However, it was the Pro 6 that won the greatest success among them.

From a technical point of view, Meizu Pro 6 is very close to ideal: a ten-core Helio X25 processor, a Mali-T880 graphics accelerator (like the Galaxy S7 based on Exynos 8890), 4 Gb of RAM and 32/64 Gb of built-in flash memory, an excellent 21.16 MP camera (6 lens lens with optical image stabilization, f/2.2 aperture, laser and PDAF autofocus, 10-element circular flash), USB Type-C.

However, the device also has its disadvantages. The screen of Meizu Pro 6 is inferior even to last year’s flagship Pro 5: only FullHD 1920x1080 with a diagonal of 5.2 inches. The battery is also rather weak - only 2560 mAh.

And the main drawback these days is the lack of a MicroSD slot. Almost all smartphone manufacturers, who last year inadvertently deprived users of the ability to expand memory, have corrected their mistakes this year. But this does not apply to Meizu Pro 6.

The cost of the smartphone is about 400 US dollars, and for this it is not at all necessary to order it from China. For example, in the popular and reliable online store Pleer.ru you can buy Meizu Pro 6 for only 27,199 rubles. And at the same time, you don’t have to wait for the device to arrive from China.

Place number 4. OnePlus 3: a potential leader

The Chinese company OnePlus presented its flagship this year later than all the others, but in terms of its characteristics, the new “troika” is not inferior to branded flagships, and in general it is “packed” with the latest technology. What is only 6 GB of RAM worth?

And the rest of the characteristics of OnePlus 3 are “on the level”: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 chipset, built-in 64 Gb storage, support for all kinds of future-proof 4G LTE versions, USB Type-C, NFC, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

The main camera has a resolution of 16 MP, f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, optical image stabilization and dual LED flash. The front camera of the new product will definitely appeal to selfie lovers: 8 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture, very large 1/3.2″ sensor for a secondary camera, 1.4 µm pixel size.

OnePlus 3 also has its downsides. Like Meizu Pro 6, it lacks a MicroSD slot and has a screen with FullHD resolution (in general, this is typical for Chinese flagships). However, OnePlus did not skimp on the durable protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4.

Overall, OnePlus is, of course, not the best Chinese smartphone of 2016, but it’s definitely worth a closer look.

Unlike Meizu Pro 6, which has been on the Russian market for several months now, it is better to order OnePlus 3 from China - it is still very rare in Russia, and where it is available, they charge an unrealistic price for it (from 39,000 rubles).

Place number 3. LeEco (LeTV) Le 2 Pro: the most inexpensive flagship

This smartphone can rightfully bear the title of the cheapest flagship. Because for its $229 (that’s how much it can be ordered for with free shipping from China), it offers so many features that no other smartphone can offer. Even Chinese.

The exception is, perhaps, Vernee Apollo Lite, but the latter has been released in a rather limited edition and is not so easy to buy (but you can try), and it has a weaker processor (Helio X20).

However, let's return to LeEco (LeTV) Le 2 Pro. The processor here is the same (Helio X25) as the Meizu Pro 6, which we wrote about at the beginning: 10 cores and ARM Mali-T880 graphics.

The volume of RAM is 4 Gb, the built-in flash memory is 32 Gb. Unfortunately, there is no slot for a memory card, but there is support for 4G LTE, which will allow you to quickly send your data to the cloud or download it from there.

The main camera is no worse than that of Meizu Pro 6: 21 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture (even better), dual flash, fairly large 1/2.4″ sensor.

Le 2 Pro pleasantly stands out from the rest of the Chinese “mainstream” with its thin metal body. For its sake, the manufacturer even abandoned the standard 3.5 mm headset jack.

However, you don’t have to worry about its absence: the smartphone comes with an adapter that will allow you to connect headphones or a headset directly to the USB Type-C connector. Moreover, the quality of audio playback in this case will be even higher.

Despite the rather thin body (only 7.5 mm), LeEco equipped the Le 2 Pro with a fairly capacious 3000 mAh battery.

Place number 2. Huawei P9 Plus: the most technically advanced

If we talk about the most technically advanced Chinese smartphone, it is definitely Huawei P9 Plus! I want to write a lot about him at once, but we will try to do it in order.

Unlike other manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom, Huawei fundamentally uses processors of its own design. So the Huawei P9 Plus is based on the HiSilicon Kirin 955 “stone”. This eight-core processor operates at a frequency of up to 2.5 GHz and has a powerful Mali-T880 MP4 graphics core.

As for the rest of the hardware, the Huawei P9 Plus is also great: 4 Gb of RAM, 64 Gb of built-in flash memory, the ability to install a MicroSD memory card up to 256 GB, NFC, infrared port for controlling household appliances, USB Type-C , a very capacious 3400 mAh battery and support for two SIM cards.

But the main feature of Huawei P9 Plus is the presence of a dual camera with lenses from the legendary Leica! Pictures from two sensors are taken simultaneously, then the image processing processor analyzes them and produces a high-quality final image.

Thanks to this, the Huawei P9 Plus shoots in low light conditions, perhaps even better than the Samsung Galaxy S7. At the same time, the noise level is noticeably lower.

Also, the new product from Huawei allows you to take HDR pictures of fast moving objects, which is an almost impossible task for other smartphones even in bright light.

In general, if a smartphone can be a photographer’s dream, then its real embodiment is the Huawei P9 Plus! Yes, it is very expensive (from 45,000 rubles), but even among “brands” it is almost impossible to find something similar.

Place #1. Xiaomi Mi5: the best Chinese smartphone of 2016

Xiaomi Mi5, which was introduced almost simultaneously with the Samsung Galaxy S7, is without a doubt the most successful Chinese smartphone of 2016. What are the sales of this device alone worth!

Dear readers, today we present to your attention the best Chinese smartphones of 2017. I think there is no need to explain why we dedicated this TOP 10 best phones rating specifically to devices from the Middle Kingdom. Chinese companies have grown in recent years from producers of second-rate crafts into giant holdings and pioneers in many fields.

Numerous companies with enviable regularity present the market with one new product after another, generating the highest competition, which, ultimately, gives us budget smartphones with decent characteristics, as well as flagship solutions at affordable prices.

We decided to divide the TOP 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2017 into two equal parts:

1. The first category includes high-quality phones, the price of which is within 10,000 rubles, and in general terms they fall under the definition of a budget device;
2. in the second, flagship solutions from manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom were identified.

So, we believe that none of the readers will leave without a new smartphone.

Budget best Chinese smartphones priced up to 10,000 rubles – rating from the site

Well, let's start with the best budget Chinese smartphones, which are incredibly popular. In the TOP 10 rating of 2017, we included a couple of phones that already boast high sales, and several more models are new to the market, but will undoubtedly become hits. Let's begin!

Oukitel U 15 Pro is the best budget Chinese smartphone with 3 GB of RAM

Oukitel is, as you may have heard, a third-tier company. Why did its devices make it into the best Chinese smartphones? The manufacturer, despite the opinion of many experts, is not going to stay at the bottom of the market for long, introducing a new smartphone almost every month.

The company cannot yet boast of sophisticated flagships with the best hardware, but it has presented quite a few high-quality budget devices. There is one and very cheap representative Oukitel C 5 Pro, which for 3,500 rubles (sellers price) flaunts support for 4G and 2 GB of RAM. There is also a long-lived smartphone Oukitel K 6000 Pro, which provides up to 4 days of battery life.

However, we selected something in between - Oukitel U15 Pro. A new Chinese smartphone that began selling at the end of last year. As befits a good budget smartphone, the U15 Pro attracted users with its affordable price, which is complemented by good characteristics. The all-metal smartphone surpasses many competitors in this price segment in terms of memory capacity - we have royal 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM for an inexpensive device.

Some characteristics:

• Android 6.0
• Chip: MTK6753
• Display: 5.5”, HD
• Memory capacity: 3+32 GB
• Cameras: 16+5 MP (interpolation)
• Battery: 3000 mAh

Those who are not familiar with modern Chinese technology may be surprised by the high build quality of the Oukitel U15 Pro: strong metal, durable glass and good ergonomics. In your hands, the smartphone does not feel like a cheap craft. The screen is really good, even if it doesn’t have FullHD resolution: rich colors, wide viewing angles and a good oleophobic coating.

The processor is from MidiaTek and is considered to be a budget solution for the lower segment, but there are no problems running games, which is largely possible thanks to the 3 GB of RAM. The camera modules are not flagship level, but in normal lighting the pictures are decent. I would like a more capacious battery, but this is enough for two or three days.

Sellers on AliExpress and other sites offer Oukitel U 15 Pro for purchase for about 6500-7000 rubles and, believe me, there are not many smartphones with similar characteristics in this price range.

Ulefone Power 2 – new from China with a large battery

Ulefone is a company that is similar to Oukitel in many ways. Its products are still classified as third-tier, but this may change in the near future, given the pace at which it is developing new devices. Recently, Ulefone showed a new Power 2 model, the key feature of which was a 6050 mAh battery. And the rest of the characteristics are quite impressive: there is 4 GB of RAM, the current version of Android, and a fast fingerprint scanner.

Some characteristics:

• Android 7.0
• Chip: MTK6750T
• Display: 5.5”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
• Cameras: 16+8 MP
• Battery: 6050 mAh

Ulefone Power 2 has an all-metal body, on which only two thin plastic inserts stand out to amplify the signal. The smartphone is well assembled and feels heavy and expensive in the hand. The processor used is MTK6750T - a fairly productive representative of the line of 8-core chips from MediaTek, although there are not enough stars in the sky. But the amount of RAM is really pleasing. 4 GB is enough for absolutely any task. Ulefone Power 2 also has a lot of permanent memory - 64 GB.

The smartphone is equipped with a good 5.5-inch screen, which is covered with high-quality glass using 2.5D technology. FullHD resolution provides high-quality images without visible pixels. Below the screen we have a physical button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. Ulefone Power 2 received Android 7.0, which even some flagships will envy. The highlight of the new product, like its predecessor, is the capacious 6050 mAh battery. The manufacturer promises at least 4 days of battery life with active use.

Ulefone Power 2 undoubtedly deserves attention, which is why it was included in our TOP 10 rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017. The model can offer good autonomy, the latest version of the OS, as well as productive hardware. Sales of the phone started quite recently, and the cost is around 10,000 rubles.

Meizu U 10 is the most beautiful budget smartphone from China

The Chinese company Meizu has been delighting users with high-quality and inexpensive smartphones for many years, which regularly find themselves in various rankings of the best. Today, the U10 model is quite popular, which is ready to offer premium design and good performance for little money. The model stands out from its analogues with a glass body, which is complemented by a metal frame. Meizu U10 looks stylish and expensive.

Some characteristics:

• Android 6.0
• Chip: MT6750
• Display: 5”, HD
• Memory capacity: 2/3+16/32 GB
• Cameras: 13+5 MP
• Battery: 2760 mAh

So, as already noted, the Meizu U10 is housed in a glass and metal body, which together provide a solid design. The smartphone is assembled with high quality, which is also typical for other Meizu models. The display of the U10 is quite small by today's standards - 5". HD resolution, but no problems with image quality. The entire front part is covered with curved protective glass with a good oleophobic coating. According to the Meizu standard, a mechanical “Home” button is located at the bottom of the front panel, which is complemented by a fingerprint scanner.

The U 10 got the MT6750 processor from previous Meizu phones. The chip is 8-core and has a fairly powerful Mali-T860 MP2 graphics core. The user has two options for U 10 with different memory capacities: 2+16 GB or 3+16 GB. The smartphone works quickly, there are no problems with launching modern games. I received Android 6.0, on top of which the manufacturer installed the proprietary Flyme shell, which is loved by many users for its convenience and beauty. By standard, we have two cameras that take pictures of average quality. A 2760 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, although it is not the most capacious, but it is enough for a couple of days.

Meizu U10 is one of the best Chinese smartphones under 10,000 rubles, which, at a low cost, pleases the eye with its external design and is easy to use. The price of U10 depends on the amount of memory and varies between 6500-8000 rubles.

Oukitel K 6000 Plus – the best Chinese smartphone with a powerful battery

In our ranking of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017, we decided to include another unusual device from Oukitel. K 6000 Plus went on sale the other day, replacing its predecessor – K 6000 Pro. The key feature of this line of smartphones is a capacious battery that can provide several days of battery life. In addition, the K 6000 Plus can act as a Power Bank, allowing you to charge other devices. And the rest of the specifications look interesting.

Some characteristics:

• Android 7.0
• Chip: MT6750T
• Display: 5.5”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
• Cameras: 16+8 MP
• Battery: 6080 mAh

Oukitel K6000 Plus, like most modern smartphones, has a metal body - only plastic inserts on top and bottom, painted in the color of the main part, stand out. The assembly is good, the joints are almost invisible. The smartphone is quite large and heavy due to the capacious battery, so not everyone will find it convenient to use. The display is large and high resolution. It is covered with 2.5D glass, which is fashionable nowadays and does not raise any complaints about quality. Oukitel in this model abandoned the fingerprint scanner on the back side, integrating it into the mechanical button on the front.

The K 6000 Plus is built on the MT6750T processor, which has 8 computing cores. The Mali-T860MP2 core is responsible for graphics processing. To ensure good multitasking, 4 GB of RAM is used. For the user's needs, 64 GB is provided, which can be expanded using memory cards. 16 MP rear camera, 8 MP front camera with wide shooting angle. Faster than many top smartphones, the K 6000 Plus received the latest Android 7.0. Finally, the 6080 mAh battery provides autonomy for at least 4-5 days, and can also charge another user device.

Oukitel K 6000 Plus deserves the title of the best inexpensive Chinese smartphone with a large battery in 2017. Now the model costs around 10,000 rubles, but the manufacturer is offering good discounts due to the start of sales, so hurry up.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 is the best balanced and affordable smartphone from China

Xiaomi has been one of the most famous and fastest growing companies in recent years. It produces absolutely any kind of electronics, from fitness bracelets to smart home systems. However, its inexpensive smartphones are especially loved by users. Recently, the company updated its line of available solutions by introducing Redmi 4, which was included in our rating of the best. It does not stand out for any one characteristic - it is a perfectly balanced model with high-quality performance.

Some characteristics:

• Android 6.0
• Chip: Snapdragon 430
• Display: 5”, HD
• Memory capacity: 2+16 GB
• Cameras: 13+5 MP
• Battery: 4100 mAh

Like all the company's latest smartphones, not counting the ultra-budget 4A, Redmi 4 is presented in a metal case, on which, if you look closely, you can see plastic inserts. It is impossible to find fault with the build quality – Xiaomi does not disappoint in this regard. On the back side, in addition to the camera and LED flash, the manufacturer placed the usual fingerprint scanner, and at the front below there are three navigation touch buttons. The screen is medium-sized with HD resolution, which can be called a plus, since FullHD would drain the battery much faster. The cameras have standard characteristics - 13 + 5 MP, but the pictures they take are of a decent level.

What Xiaomi is famous for is the use of fairly powerful processors even in budget smartphones. Redmi 4 is equipped with an 8-core Snapdragon 430 chip from Qualcomm. The amount of memory can be called the golden mean - 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM. There are no problems with the interface freezing or launching any games. The phone runs Android 6.0, which will most likely be updated by the manufacturer in the near future. In addition, the proprietary MIUI 8.1 shell is installed, famous for its functionality. The advantage is a capacious 4100 mAh battery, which, with a not-so-high screen resolution and an energy-efficient processor, gives up to 4 days of battery life.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 is a universal solution for many users. The smartphone is quite powerful, attractive, and lasts a long time on one charge, and there is no price tag - around 7,500 rubles.

The best branded Chinese smartphones over 10,000 rubles in 2017 – ranking of TOP phones

Quite a few companies from China are now developing smartphones with flagship characteristics that are ready to compete with phones from famous manufacturers. However, the key feature and advantage remains the affordable price.

Xiaomi Mi 5S is a high-quality and powerful smartphone

Xiaomi, along with a bunch of budget-level smartphones, presents quite unusual and interesting flagship new products. Just look at the recent Mi MIX, which stands out with very thin frames around the screen. True, the price is too high for most users. But Mi5S, an improved version of Mi 5, appealed to many. The Chinese manufacturer managed to implement in it both a stylish design and, at the same time, a powerful filling, which is complemented by a durable battery.

Some characteristics:

• Android 6.0
• Chip: Snapdragon 821
• Display: 5.15”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 3/4+64/128 GB
• Cameras: 12+4 MP
• Battery: 3200 mAh

Unlike its predecessor Mi5, which was enclosed in a glass case, the new product received a more practical metal. Quite noticeable plastic inserts are allocated for the antennas, and the edges remain the same rounded so that the smartphone fits perfectly in the hand. A noticeable difference between the Mi5S and other Xiaomi representatives is the touch-sensitive Home button, which is more reminiscent of a mechanical one. It also acts as a fingerprint scanner that works with wet and dirty fingers. The manufacturer made a compromise by installing both a not too large and not too small 5.15” display with FullHD. The glass covering the screen is noticeably curved at the edges and has an excellent oleophobic coating.

Mi5S runs on a fresh and powerful Snapdragon 821 processor; solutions with 3 and 4 GB of RAM are available to choose from. As you understand, there is no need to talk about lags - the smartphone works quickly and copes with any modern games. The Mi5S has excellent cameras: the 12-megapixel main one from Sony takes excellent pictures, and the 5-megapixel front one will help you take a good selfie with various modes. The smartphone is equipped with a 3200 mAh battery, which, thanks to good optimization, is enough for a couple of days of active use.

Xiaomi Mi5S is a good flagship for a reasonable price. The smartphone is ready to provide the user with everything he needs: powerful hardware, good cameras, a clear display and a capacious battery. The cost of the model starts at 17,000 rubles.

Meizu Pro 6S is the best Chinese smartphone with a good camera

In the spring of 2016, Meizu introduced the flagship smartphone Pro 6, which stands out in the Chinese device market for its stylish design, excellent camera and best display. Afterwards, the company decided to slightly diversify the line by releasing the large Plus, as well as Pro 6S, which ended up in our rating of the best Chinese smartphones. Pro 6S, having adopted almost everything from its older brother, received a high-quality camera, as well as a lower price.

Some characteristics:

• Android 6.0
• Chip: MediaTek Helio X25
• Display: 5.2”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
• Cameras: 12+5 MP
• Battery: 3060 mAh

Meizu Pro 6S is presented in an elegant, thin body made of aluminum. The smartphone is put together superbly, and feels even better in your hands. The display is an optimal 5.2 inches with high resolution. Its feature, in addition to high quality, was 3D Touch technology, which recognizes pressure (similar to that used in the latest iPhones from Apple).

According to the Meizu standard, a physical oval “Home” button is installed, which doubles as a fingerprint scanner. The main camera, which has a Sony sensor, optical stabilization and a circular LED flash, looks no less intriguing. With the right settings, you can get almost perfect pictures in any conditions.

The Pro 6S's processor is not the top-end by far, but 10 cores with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz look impressive, and there is not a single task that the chip cannot handle. It is supported by 4 GB of RAM in launching applications. 64 GB of ROM is allocated for user needs. The smartphone runs on the latest version of the “green robot” with the proprietary Flyme shell. The battery has a capacity of 3060 mAh, which only on paper does not seem to be the best indicator - in reality, we have 2 days under medium loads.

Meizu Pro 6S has already visited several ratings where it occupied the highest places. We also didn’t ignore this excellent phone with a good camera and stylish design. For high quality you will have to pay about 20,000 rubles.

OnePlus 3T is the most powerful Chinese smartphone

You simply won’t find a more powerful smartphone than this for around 25,000 rubles. Oneplus 3T is loved by users around the world for its powerful hardware, quality materials, excellent cameras and affordable price. It is rightly called the “flagship killer”, including in almost every top of the best Chinese smartphones. By the way, the company is preparing another “monster” for release, which promises to be even more impressive.

Some characteristics:

• Android 7.0
• Chip: Snapdragon 821
• Display: 5.5”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 6+64/128 GB
• Cameras: 16+16 MP
• Battery: 3400 mAh

OnePlus 3T is an all-metal brick with slightly rounded edges. The smartphone looks and feels expensive and solid. The front part is occupied by an excellent display with the usual 5.5 inches. The high-resolution AMOLED matrix provides simply excellent images. Home button. The entire front side is covered with Gorilla Glass 4 using 2.5D technology. One cannot help but praise the two cameras: the front one is a 16-megapixel module from Samsung; the main one is 16-megapixel from Sony. The photos are best in class.

As for the “fillings,” OnePlus 3T confidently surpasses its closest competitors and manages to impose a fight on the flagships of other, larger companies. At the heart we have a Snapdragon 821 chip, the performance of which is supported by 6 GB of RAM.

By the way, OnePlus was the first to install such a volume of RAM in a smartphone. In addition, the next phone will apparently receive a record 8 GB. The ROM volume can be selected - 64 or 128 GB. The device is running the latest version of the OS, and you can count on updates in the future. The battery did not achieve a record capacity, but optimization does its job.

OnePlus 3T today is the most powerful Chinese smartphone at an affordable price, which is why it often finds itself in various tops and ratings. Despite the emergence of more productive models, 3T remains relevant. The price of the smartphone is 25,000 rubles for the 64 GB version, 35,000 rubles for the 128 GB model.

ZUK Z2 was recognized by users and many resources as the best smartphone in terms of price-performance ratio. The model is truly impressive when, after seeing the price tag, you look at the characteristics. ZUK Z2 received high-quality case materials, a top-end processor and considerable amounts of memory. True, the smartphone did not do without a “fly in the ointment”.

Some characteristics:

• Android 7.0
• Chip: Snapdragon 821
• Display: 5”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 4+64 GB
• Cameras: 13+8 MP
• Battery: 3500 mAh

The ZUK Z 2 body is made of premium materials - glass and fiberglass. Compact dimensions and austere appearance turn the smartphone into a real find for many users. The model has a 5-inch high-resolution screen, covered with curved glass with an ideal oleophobic coating.

The “Home” button here is mechanical, in addition, it is the only control element - navigation is carried out using swipes. And it just seems inconvenient; according to reviews, more than 90% of users were satisfied with the button. The cameras are not up to the level of flagships, but they take good pictures.

The smartphone stands out among its competitors with its top-end Snapdragon 821 processor, which, together with 4 GB of RAM, provides excellent performance. A fairly large 3500 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy, which provides up to 2 days of active use.

And now to that very fly in the ointment. ZUK Z 2 still has not received stable firmware in Russian. To make the device work, users have to independently reflash it with third-party firmware, encountering a lot of bugs. However, over time, this problem should be resolved through the efforts of the manufacturer.

Lenovo ZUK Z2 deservedly takes its place in the top 10 best smartphones from China, offering excellent characteristics for little money. If you are ready to tinker with flashing the firmware, then feel free to order the ZUK Z2. Today, the cost of a smartphone is a little more than 13,000 rubles (many sellers on AliExpress offer a white version for about 10,000 rubles).

ZTE Nubia Z11 – the most beautiful frameless smartphone of 2017

The best Chinese smartphones: ZTE Nubia Z11

The new product from ZTE stands out, first of all, by the absence of wide frames along the edges of the display. Thanks to this point, Nubia Z11 became the narrowest smartphone with a 5.5-inch screen. The model turned out to be truly flagship, while not having the highest price tag, which attracts users.

Some characteristics:

• Android 7.0
• Chip: Snapdragon 820
• Display: 5.5”, FullHD
• Memory capacity: 4/6+64/128 GB
• Cameras: 16+8 MP
• Battery: 3000 mAh

The Nubia Z11 is all metal except for the glass on the front. The manufacturer approached the assembly responsibly, presenting one of the most robust and ergonomic Chinese smartphones. There is a large display on the front, which does not turn the device into a shovel thanks to its almost invisible frames. The pleasant appearance is complemented by the branded “Home” button, made in the form of a red circle. The main camera of Nubia Z11 is flagship level. A Sony sensor is installed, the camera is protected by sapphire glass, preventing scratches.

You definitely can’t call a smartphone slow or “dull.” The base is the top-end Snapdragon 820 processor, which, paired even with 4 GB of RAM (there is also a 6 GB solution), will cope with any task. The phone runs the current version of the operating system, and in the future can count on receiving the latest updates. A 3000 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy.

Nubia Z11 is a good Chinese smartphone that stands out for its lack of bezels. It looks stylish, is very fast and has good cameras. The average cost is 20,000-27,000 rubles, depending on the amount of memory.

Looking for the best smartphone at an attractive price? We present to your attention the top most powerful smartphones of 2016 at an affordable price that the Chinese market offers.

This list is based on AnTuTu results. Although this test does not reflect the global picture, it is still one of the effective ways to quantify the performance of devices.

Equipped with a processorHuawei HiSilicon Kirin 950/955. Considering the last line of the rating, it does demonstrate lower performance compared to its competitors, but this is not an obstacle to purchase. 94,164 points on AnTuTu is considered a very authoritative score in 2016.

The model comes in 3 versions:

1080p screen / 4GB RAM / 32GB / Kirin 950 processor, price - 2299 yuan (352 USD);

1080p screen / 4GB RAM / 32GB / Kirin 950 processor, price - 2499 yuan (383 USD);

1440p screen / 4GB RAM / 64GB / Kirin 955 processor, price - 2799 yuan (42 USD).

9th place - LeEco Le 2 Pro X625 (94,345 points)

The LeEco Le 2 Pro smartphone is very close in characteristics to the Huawei Honor V8. It boasts a Mediatek Helio X25 processor, which is the most powerful Mediatek CPU available in the market today.

LeEco Le 2 Pro was the first smartphone to abandon the 3.5 mm jack standard in favor of USB Type-C. The smartphone also features a 5.5-inch Full HD display, 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM and 32GB of eMMC5.1 internal memory.

8th place - Meizu Pro 6 (96,756 points)

Similar to the LeEco Le 2 Pro X625, the Meizu Pro 6 smartphone is powered by MTK Helio X25. The Meizu flagship, which was announced in early April, attracted some controversy due to its smaller battery capacity (2650 mAh) compared to the previous Meizu device (Pro 5 - 3050 mAh) and less efficient processor.

Other characteristics include a 5.2-inch 1920x1080 screen with 3D technology, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB/64 GB of internal memory.

7th place - ZUK Z2 (129,076 points)

The first smartphone on this list that is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The flagship smartphone of the young company (a subsidiary of Lenovo) includes a 5-inch Full HD display, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal memory, 8 MP front camera and 13 MP main camera .

6th place - ZTE Axon 7 (132,217 points)

ZTE AXON 7 is currently available for sale in countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom via Amazon.

Axon 7 is the latest powerful model in ZTE's flagship Axon line. Uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 20 MP main camera with PDAF, OIS, aperture (F / 1.8).

5th place - Xiaomi Mi 5 (136,497 points)

Xiaomi Mi 5 was announced at the last MWC and ranks 5th in the ranking. 5.15-inch display made by Xiaomi, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 16 MP IMX298 camera made by Sony with 4-axis OIS and sapphire lens, 4 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory.

This Chinese smartphone was the most powerful according to AnTuTu in the first quarter of 2016.

4th place - ZUK Z2 Pro (136,853 points)

ZUK Z2 Pro is Lenovo's second flagship model this year. Features include Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 5.2-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 13 MP camera with OIS and F/1.8 aperture.

3rd place - LeEco Le Max 2 (138,026 points)

An impressive 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, as well as a Snapdragon 820 processor. The model from LeEco is one of the most powerful devices on the market. Other characteristics include a 2K 515ppi display, 21 MP camera (F2.0 IMX230) with OIS, Qualcomm processor, fast charging 3.0.

2nd place - Vivo Xplay 5 (138,706 points)

Vivo Xplay 5 is obviously one of the most powerful smartphones made in China considering its high score. Similar to LeEco Le Max 2, the user has 6 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor.

Other characteristics include 128 GB of internal memory and an innovative cooling system used to reduce the core temperature of the smartphone by up to 10 degrees.

1st place - OnePlus 3 (140,288 points)

OnePlus 3, which costs only $399, is equipped with a 5.5-inch optical AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Gorilla Glass 4, 16 MP IMX298 camera made by Sony with F/2.0 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 4K video, RAW- support.

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In this article I will tell you about the pros and cons of buying a Chinese phone, as well as the best Chinese smartphones of 2016-2017. Chinese smartphones have excellent performance at a fairly low cost. In terms of their functions, they can easily compete with flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7, at a cost that is at least several times lower. I suggest you take a look at the best Chinese smartphones you can buy this year.

You've most likely already heard of brands such as Huawei, ZTE and Lenovo. Xiaomi is gaining international popularity, although there are already more smartphones in China than Apple and Samsung combined. But the problem with many Chinese phones is that they are not always available for purchase outside of China. To buy a Chinese phone, you must order it directly from China, or buy it from gray market sellers. In the second case, you will pay significantly more due to markup, but you will receive a similar phone as if you ordered directly from China. I advise you to order your smartphone directly by choosing a trusted store from China. In this article you will find a number of links where you can order smartphones from China with free delivery directly to your home.


So, what are the main advantages of Chinese smartphones? This is price/quality ratio, excellent performance, Dual-Sim function (two SIM cards), the opportunity to buy an exclusive phone. Most of the best Chinese phones have two SIM card slots. 4G communication is supported even in the most inexpensive versions, where most often only one slot will work in this mode. Some manufacturers still use a standard SIM card slot instead of the now common Micro-SIM. This problem can be solved by ordering a card adapter that costs approximately $1. You should definitely check the specifications to see if the phone will work with the frequencies of your mobile network. The most common eight-core MediaTek processor in Chinese smartphones. All eight cores operate at the same frequency, with no separation taking into account performance and energy conservation. Most often, a smartphone is equipped with 2-3 gigabytes of RAM, 16GB internal memory and support for microSD cards (32-64GB cards are supported). As for the camera, the main camera most often uses a 13Mp f/2.2 Sony sensor, with a 5Mp front selfie camera. The camera functionality is on par with most popular Android smartphones. All devices support HD or full-HD and are equipped with a display from 5 to 5.5 inches. Most often this is a good quality IPS display protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

OnePlus 3 smartphone

OnePlus 3 is a popular high-end smartphone that is sold all over the world. Many people do not even suspect that it is produced by a Chinese company. This smartphone is one of the most expensive on the list. But considering the design, performance and quality of the OnePlus 3, it's clear that the price is justified. In many respects, OnePlus 3 is ahead of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S7 and iPhone 7. What is most impressive is the performance of the OnePlus 3 smartphone with a quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor and 6 GB RAM. According to the results of the AnTuTu benchmark test, this phone will surpass any competitor, giving 140,573 points. This is one of the most powerful Chinese smartphones with top performance. The minimalist design is somewhat reminiscent of the Galaxy S7, and although the display isn't quite as good, the build quality and excellent camera get the job done.

Xiaomi Mi 5

Xiaomi's flagship Android smartphone is in no way inferior to more expensive competitors from renowned manufacturers. Users have access to a wide field of customization and numerous settings for maximum ease of use. The stylish design of Xiaomi Mi 5 is backed by high performance and good battery capacity. Xiaomi made a splash at MWC 2016 by introducing its flagship Mi 5 series. These long-awaited devices have already been officially launched in the markets of India and China, but the company intends to expand its horizons and enter global markets. The regular version of Mi 5 is equipped with 3D glass on the rear panel, 32 GB or 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB RAM. The Pro version comes with a ceramic body, 128 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM. Both phones are equipped with a Snapdragon 820 processor and a 4-axis optical stabilization system. But the most important advantage of the phone is its low cost.

The Xiaomi Redmi Pro is another great Chinese smartphone that offers maximum performance for just $140 (50% off). This device allows the user to deeply configure all parameters and make the phone truly convenient for personal use.

Huawei Honor 8

The Honor 8 is a fantastic smartphone whose price has increased significantly since the release of the previous model. However, for $400 you get a great camera, a stylish design, a fast fingerprint sensor and a quality display. All this makes Honor 8 a worthy competitor to the OnePlus 3 smartphone.

Elephone P9000

You will be impressed by the Elephone P9000 smartphone with advanced characteristics, Android system and a pleasant price tag of $200. The system works quickly, the battery holds a charge for a long time, and many functions allow you to customize everything to your liking. There is even a fast wireless charging function, support for NFC, USB-C, dual-SIM and microSD memory cards.

The lack of a microSD card slot, a removable battery and fast wireless charging means the OnePlus 2 isn't exactly a flagship killer. However, it has a number of killer features, including USB Type-C, dual 4G dual-SIM support, and powerful hardware. With the advent of the new version, the price of the old smartphone was reduced and is now $250. Due to the lack of a slot for memory cards, it is better not to choose the version with 16 GB of memory, but to choose a phone with more voluminous storage.

ASUS ZenFone 2 was recognized as one of the best smartphones of 2015 in terms of price/quality ratio. It has a premium design and good filling. The software is the strong point of this smart phone, and it is complemented by a magnificent screen. However, it is inferior to more modern OnePlus models in a number of ways, including a weaker battery and a less powerful camera. But all these shortcomings are compensated by the low price of the device and do not prevent it from being on the list of the best Chinese smartphones.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S

The Xiaomi Redmi 3S Pro is currently available for just a few dollars more than the 3S. Both of these phones can be called the optimal choice in terms of price and functionality. These budget Chinese smartphones based on Android will give a head start to many more famous competitors outside of China. The new fingerprint scanner in a $150 phone alone speaks volumes.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

The new Redmi Note 4 is not so different from its predecessor, the third version, in terms of hardware, having only received more memory and a powerful processor, but in terms of design it has made a big step forward. If you are not interested in sophisticated design and large storage capacity, then the regular Redmi Note 3 is suitable, which is also an excellent device for the money.

Ulefone Future

Ulefone attempted to create a futuristic smartphone by introducing a model with the self-explanatory name Future. The phone features an edge-to-edge display and a USB-C port. This model has quite sufficient performance for a mid-class smartphone. The design of Ulefone Future can be called stylish, although there are a number of disadvantages, such as excess weight and a weak camera. All this is more than compensated for by the attractive price. The company constantly releases firmware and software updates.

Xiaomi Mi Max

If you want a big smartphone, but don't want to pay a lot of money for it, pay attention to the Xiaomi Mi Max. This is a very interesting option with a large display, high performance, a capacious battery and a number of other advantages. In the wide range of phones from the popular Chinese manufacturer, this device occupies one of the top positions.

Lenovo ZUK Z1

Smarton Z1 is the first model from ZUK. It can't be called a super-cheap phone, but the price is fully consistent with what's inside. Standard features include a 5.5-inch full-HD display, a high-capacity battery, 64GB of internal storage and a USB-C port. And although the Lenovo ZUK Z1 does not have microSD card support and the battery cannot be removed, it is still one of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016.

Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3 is an excellent budget smartphone from China running the Android operating system. Since the Google Play service is not pre-installed here by default, you will have to learn some basics of working with the Android operating system to install and configure everything yourself. As for the design, the phone body is made of plastic and is unlikely to impress anyone. The main trump card of Xiaomi Redmi 3 is the price-performance ratio.

Meizu M3 Note

Meizu M3 Note is an excellent phone with a powerful battery and a stylish metal body. However, in a number of parameters it is inferior to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 mentioned above. This concerns performance, camera, software updates and even price. Among budget Chinese smartphones, Meizu M3 Note cannot be called a leader, but the model deserves close attention. It is quite possible that a new version will be released as early as 2017, which will be able to compete with phones from Xiaomi.

Smartphone Bluboo X9

It's amazing how much money you can save if you buy a smartphone in China. Bluboo isn't a big name outside of China, but their new X9 is a stylish phone with a fingerprint scanner and 5-inch full-HD for just $110. At the same time, the smartphone has good performance and sufficient memory to store all your data, games, music and videos.

Huawei P9

The fourth model in the Huawei P series is also called a pocket camera, as the company created the smartphone in partnership with German camera manufacturer Leica. As a result, the smartphone is equipped with two main cameras and one front camera. With such a complex of cameras, Huawei P allows you to take excellent photos under any conditions. At the same time, the smartphone costs significantly more than its competitors, which can be attributed to its disadvantages. Huawei products have already proven themselves around the world and are distributed in all countries of Europe and the USA. The smartphone is sold with a pre-installed Android Marshmallow system, HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset and 3 GB RAM. The 32GB internal storage can be expanded via microSD cards. The battery capacity is 3,000 mAh.

Elephone Vowney

Elephone was so focused on the internal stuffing that it forgot to take care of the quality of the case and assembly. The Vowney smartphone stands out for its excellent characteristics, but is slightly inferior to other competitors on this list in design. However, this is one of the best Chinese smartphones that you can order right now.

October 15, 2016 | Categories: Topper , Other , Technology

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And you are mistaken if you think that any little-known brands in the ultra-budget category look better. Because alternatives to mediocre mobile phones from a technical point of view are also presented by “horses of the Apocalypse”, but with different tricks - with good hardware “on paper”, but unpredictable build quality. It’s very sad to state this, but even without regard to the brand, for less than 6 thousand rubles in Russian cell stores you can only buy phones of the “Lord, if only it didn’t fall apart on its own” level or obsolete junk. Therefore, excuse me, the concept of “budget” for us today will range from 5.5 thousand rubles in Chinese retail and from 8-9 thousand from Russian retailers. Everything that is cheaper is an option from the category “that’s what you need!”, much to our regret.

Ultra-budget class - models cheaper than 6 thousand rubles

What do you prefer - a dish made from rotten ingredients, but beautifully presented in a restaurant, or a fresh shawarma/burger that an unscrupulous guy makes in a tent? Because this is exactly what you have to choose between when you compare the structurally failed “thoroughbred” budget models and the cooler from a technical point of view, but poorly designed “Chinese phones”.

And we, perhaps, will be optimistic - there is always a chance of not getting poisoned by fresh “shawarma” at a dubious kiosk, but eating obviously rotten food certainly does not bring anything good. In a word, here’s a little Chinese stuff, which, chances are, will work well for its 4-6 thousand rubles.

HomTom HT17

You may be seeing such a brand for the first time and wondering how “this is it” can get on the best lists? For those who are not in the know, HomTom is a “senior assistant to a junior janitor,” that is, a subsidiary brand of the Chinese phone manufacturer Doogee. The cameras in this model are of very poor quality, the performance is average (only 1 GB of RAM), the speaker is not very loud. But for the 4000-5000 rubles that the Chinese ask for such a smartphone, in Russia you will only buy something extremely poor with an old quad-core processor and a dull grainy display. But HomTom HT17 is a budget phone, which is not “cheap” from a design point of view.