Top 10 Chinese budget smartphones. The best Chinese smartphones. Powerful Chinese smartphones

It so happened that Europe and America took part in the creation of high-tech industries in China. The first factories received machines, drawings, materials from the West and manufactured products as OEM partners. Talented students, the Chinese were able not only to start producing goods, but also began to produce gadgets under their own brands - first for the domestic market, and then for the global one. Which smartphones should you pay attention to, which should you skip, and which should you order immediately? The answers are provided by the rating of Chinese smartphones in 2018.

10. BQ-5340 Choice

pros

• Comfortable body with 18:9 screen
• High quality build
• Removable battery
• Availability of familiar connectors

Minuses

• Weak main and front cameras
• Too few random access memory
• Low screen resolution
• Quite a weak processor

At the bottom line is the “Fast and Bright” BQ-5340 Choice. It features a 5.34-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. The low price makes it the most affordable frameless gadget of 2018. The advantages also include a collapsible case, a removable battery and standard connectors. Everything else is not so rosy, old TFT-TN matrix 480x960 pixels, weak processor, cheap cameras, little memory.

9. ZTE Blade A6 Max

pros

• Big screen
• Long life time
• Convenient housing

Minuses

• Slow iron
• Mediocre cameras
• MiFavor shell

8. OnePlus 6

pros

• The fastest hardware - a couple more years without brakes
• Luxurious High Definition LED Screen
• The familiar interface for 3.5 mm headphones is retained
• Convenient customizable Oxygen OS shell

Minuses

• The fragile glass of the case slips in your hands and gets dirty
• Senseless unibrow in imitation of iPhone X
• Indecently short operating time on a single battery charge
• Old connector used USB Type-C, version 2.0

A subsidiary of BBK Electronics, OnePlus, took aim at flagships in 2018, introducing a new “killer” number 6. Engineers were so keen on imitating Apple that they even copied the unibrow. The luxurious AMOLED screen has grown to 6.28 inches, the resolution has increased to 2280 × 1080 pixels (19:9). Despite most powerful processor, a lot of memory and good cameras, OnePlus 6 does not deserve its title - the price is high, and the battery life is short. Therefore, in our rating we reserve only eighth position for OnePlus 6.

7. Ulefone Power 3s

pros

• Large and bright screen
• Availability of event indicator
• Excellent battery and autonomy

Minuses

• Poor camera autofocus
• The firmware is poorly optimized
• No 3.5mm headphone jack

6. Oukitel K6

pros

• Modern and stylish design
• Capacious battery
• Fast device charging
• Availability of NFC chip

Minuses

• Not the best cameras
• Face ID is present for the “tick”
• No 3.5mm jack

5. Meizu M8c

pros

• I don’t want to let go of the case
• Large bright screen with rich colors
• There is no shame in publishing photos on a blog

Minuses

• The battery barely lasts until the evening
• Heavy games don't work because of performance savings
• No NFC, you can’t pay with your phone and top up Troika
• Branded shell with development features

In the middle of the ranking is another smartphone from a real Chinese company. Meizu M8c shows itself to be a good budget gadget. Modern design without fanatical copying of the unibrow, average performance of the 425th Snapdragon, high-quality 5.45-inch IPS matrix, two good HD cameras. Among the shortcomings, it should be noted a small amount of memory, insufficient battery capacity - barely until the evening, as well as the lack of NFC, which is especially important for Russia.

4.OPPO F7

pros

• Large and bright screen
• SIM and SD cards separately
• Beautiful selfies

Minuses

• No NFC
• Not very big battery
• Heavy games slow down

OPPO, one of the leaders in the Chinese market (2nd place in sales), came to Russia in 2018 with the OPPO F7 model. The convenient case with a large, bright screen, corresponding to the trends of the year - 6.23 inches (19:9), contains the latest Mediatek Helio P60 processor and a lot of memory (up to 6 GB RAM / 64 GB ROM). Not the coolest battery with a capacity of 3400 mAh will provide up to a day of work. The most interesting thing is the cameras. OPPO itself calls the gadget a “selfie expert.” So the Sony IMX576 front sensor has a resolution of 25 MP, self-portraits turn out great. We deservedly give OPPO fourth place in the ranking.

3. Vivo X21 UD

pros

• Large and bright screen
• Convenient form factor
• High quality sound
• High quality sound
• Under-screen fingerprint scanner

Minuses

• Frankly weak battery
• Unoptimized firmware

2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

pros

• High-quality assembly and successful ergonomics of the case
• Powerful 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 platform
• Bright and rich 6-inch IPS display
• Capacious 4000 mAh battery and high autonomy
• A good main camera with a well-thought-out background blur algorithm
• Very attractive price

Minuses

• Relatively outdated MIUI 9 shell
• Frankly boring hackneyed design
• Hybrid slot for SIM cards and microSD
• Lack of NFC module

Perhaps none of the Chinese brands can boast of such popularity in Russia and such holivar ability as Xiaomi. Wherever a discussion of smartphones arises on the Internet, there will always be a user who will shout out to the crowd “And Xiaomi is better.” Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an advanced version of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus model. It has a good screen, an average Snapdragon 636 processor, and at least 3 GB of memory. A 4000 mAh battery will provide a normal two days of operation. A special feature is an infrared port, suitable for controlling equipment. But we still won’t give Xiaomi first place. The price is too high, there is no NFC chip, as well as fast charging.

Conclusion

Rarely do any buyers, when choosing a Chinese smartphone, focus on only one criterion (a more powerful processor, a 5-inch screen, etc.). Typically, characteristics, cost and brand recognition are taken into account. Which device is worthy of the title “best Chinese smartphone of 2017?” To make it easier for you to understand the variety of gadgets that are acceptable in terms of novelty, price and quality, we compared Chinese smartphones on the Yandex Market service, took into account the ratio of positive and negative reviews, and then compiled a rating of Chinese smartphones in 2017.

The best Chinese smartphones of 2019, Top 10 ranking

10 Meizu Pro 6 Plus

Smartphone with an excellent screen.
Can be purchased for RUB 23,960.

A smartphone with a 5.7″ display and a resolution of 2560×1440 is an excellent choice if a 5.5″ screen seems too small or a 6.44″ screen seems too large. It will be very convenient to read texts, and you can safely hold the device in your hand without fear of dropping it. Meizu has also added a pressure-sensitive layer - which it calls 3D Press - to give standard applications a small drop-down menu, like on the iPhone. A 12 MP camera from Sony with an IMX386 sensor is located on the back of the Pro Plus 6 and has optical image stabilization. The 3400 mAh battery allows you to not charge the device for one or two days. Unfortunately, the smartphone does not have a slot for a memory card, and you will have to be content with 64 GB. And the manufacturer is slowly releasing updates for the FlyME shell.

9 Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Dual curved display, 3D glass.
You can buy, on average, for 34,990 rubles.

This 5.7-inch smartphone in size is the golden mean between Xiaomi Mi5S and Mi Max. Due to the aesthetically rounded sides of the AMOLED matrix, there is slight color distortion at the edges of the display. Brief characteristics: 22 million pixel camera, which shoots at the level of the iPhone 6s and Nubia Z11; quad-core Snapdragon 821 chip; battery 4070 mAh; there is an NFC module; memory capacity 64 or 128 GB. A significant disadvantage of the model is the lack of a slot for a memory card.

8Huawei P10

Very
fast fingerprint sensor.
Average price – 29,490 rubles.

P10 is the successor to Huawei P9 – one of best smartphones Huawei today. Compared to its predecessor, the P10 version has a slightly smaller screen size – 5.1″, a more capacious battery – 3200 mAh, and a dual 20/12 MP rear camera. And almost all users note it’s unrealistic fast work fingerprint scanner. Before you can blink, the phone is already unlocked.

Thanks to the updated Kirin 960 processor, the smartphone does not have any performance issues.

Another pleasant update was the increase in memory - up to 64 GB and 4 GB (built-in and RAM, respectively). The manufacturer did not forget to provide the smartphone with a slot for memory cards.

This, plus several small but important design improvements and hardware, make P10 a good alternative Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6.

7 Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

A fast Chinese smartphone with a user-friendly interface.
Available in stores for RUB 20,490.

A more powerful version of the popular Xiaomi MI 5s has a 5.7-inch screen, a metal body and a 3800 mAh battery, which is enough for two days of intensive work. The Snapdragon 821 processor (combined with 4 GB of RAM and Adreno 530 GPU) makes the smartphone one of the most efficient in its middle class, which many users appreciated in their reviews.

In the same reviews, users speak unflatteringly about the dual 13/13 MP camera of the Mi 5s Plus. Although its sensor is made by Sony, it does not focus instantly, in moderate lighting the pictures come out grainy, and the stabilization is mediocre. If you take a phone not to take beautiful photos, but for work and entertainment, then Mi 5s Plus is an excellent option.

6 Huawei Mate 9

Stylish Chinese smartphone.
You can get it, on average, for 31,310 rubles.

Here are 7 reasons why this device is one of the best in the ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017:
1. Huge 5.9″ screen. Yes, the Mi Mix and Mi Max have larger displays, but one is more expensive, and the other is slightly inferior in performance.
2. Leica dual camera with black and white and color modules. At the same time, the resolution of the black and white module is 20 MP, and not 12 as it was in the P9 model.
3. Long-lasting 4000 mAh battery.
4. Fast 16nm HiSilicon Kirin 960 processor with 8 cores.
5. Excellent package, which includes headphones and a case, which competitors from Xiaomi cannot boast of.
6. Large amount of memory (64 or 128 GB), which can still be expanded with a 256 GB card.
7. Very fast charging (takes less than an hour).

We were unable to find any drawbacks to this smartphone, other than the high price.

5 OnePlus 3T

Very fast battery charging.
Can be purchased for RUB 25,990.
Feature latest models smartphones from Chinese manufacturer OnePlus is very fast charging. A striking example is

OnePlus 3T with 3400mAh battery. With Dash Type-C charging, the battery will charge to 60 percent capacity in just 30 minutes. OnePlus 3T has the same 16 MP camera as OnePlus 3. However, the software is more streamlined. Ultra-high contrast images taken with the OnePlus 3T are more natural but still pleasantly vibrant compared to photos taken with the OnePlus 3.

You can buy a model with 64GB or 128GB of internal memory, but unfortunately, neither of them has a MicroSD card slot.

4 Huawei Honor 9

New for 2017 with dual camera.
Average price – 27,591 rubles.

Like the previous model from the list of the best Chinese smartphones of 2017, price/quality Huawei Honor 9 are in complete harmony with each other. This is what the user gets for an affordable price:
- 5.15-inch screen with bright color reproduction; 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 960 chip;
- 64 GB of memory plus a slot for memory cards up to 256 GB, and you can use 2 SIM cards and a memory card at the same time;
- 3200 mAh battery; transparent case included;
- dual camera (12 MP and 8 MP) and front 20 MP. If you are one of those people who need to “press a button to make it beautiful,” then Huawei Honor 9 is the ideal device. The pictures, even without “playing” with the settings, turn out to be high-quality and clear. And there are a lot of settings, from HD and bokeh to three-dimensional shots.

However, the phone is very, very slippery, so you shouldn't use it without a case.

3 Xiaomi Mi6

Popular Chinese flagship.
Offered, on average, for 29,990 rubles.

This is a flagship device that tops the ranking of Xiaomi smartphones, competing with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 in terms of performance. It is equipped with a 5.15-inch IPS screen, a top-end 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 4 (or 6) GB of RAM and 64 (or 128) GB of internal storage. The phone comes in standard black or white variants, as well as a very nice blue and gold version.

One of the main features of the Mi6 is a dual 12-megapixel camera, which for the first time (if we take Xiaomi devices) has a portrait mode, similar to that found in the iPhone 7 Plus.

However, the gadget does not have a 3.5mm jack and the oval fingerprint scanner sometimes does not work the first time.

2 ZTE Nubia Z17

All-metal Chinese flagship.
Cost, on average, is 27,500 rubles.

This 5.5-inch smartphone was officially announced as the company's flagship for 2017 back in June. Top-end specifications and premium design (all-metal body with minimal frames on the sides) make it a formidable competitor to other participants in the rating.

Nubia Z17 has a waterproof design, a fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos acoustics, USB cable Type-C, dual camera (23 MP and 12 MP), slot for memory expansion, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of flash memory.

The only thing that spoils the impression of the phone is the lack of access to relatives Google apps, if you do not have root access.

1 OnePlus 5

The best Chinese smartphone of 2017.
Average cost – 32,800 rubles.

Here are the five main advantages of the leader in the 2017 Chinese smartphone rating.
1. Advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Combined with 6GB (or 8GB for 128GB variant) RAM, it can not only improve graphics performance, but also improve battery efficiency.
2. Following latest fashion In the smartphone market, OnePlus5 comes with a dual camera setup. While the front has an 8-megapixel lens, the rear is a combination of a 16-megapixel lens and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens. Both lenses are made by Sony, with the primary camera having an f/1.7 aperture and the secondary one having an f/2.6 aperture. A OnePlus 5 owner can take impressive photos with deep depth of field, akin to the Portrait mode found on the iPhone 7 Plus.
3. Thanks latest version Bluetooth 5.0 pairing and connecting to devices is much faster.
4. OnePlus 5 also comes with powerful charger Dash Type-C, which can charge a phone with a 3300mAh battery from 0 to 60% in just 30 minutes.
5. The 5.5-inch screen has 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

If the manufacturer supplied the smartphone USB support 3.0 for OTG and a memory card slot, OnePlus 5 would be pure perfection. For now, just “five plus.”

Xiaomi positions itself as a brand that offers quality products at a price lower than its competitors. And the Redmi 4X confirms this: for that kind of money, it will be difficult to find an equally good 5-inch smartphone with a 4100 mAh battery, an excellent 13 MP camera, an IR port, an 8-core chip and a fast fingerprint scanner.

The disadvantages of the device include the lack of backlighting of the buttons under the display and the easily soiled case.

The king size smartphone, despite its huge display, is very thin and fits comfortably even in a small woman’s hand. And reading from it is a pleasure. Thanks to the 4850 mAh battery, you can forget about charging the gadget for 2-3 days. And the operating speed, 16 MP camera, the ability to use a memory card (16, 32 or 64 GB, depending on the model), fast charging function and a very convenient interface make Xiaomi Mi Max an excellent choice.

The downsides: the bottom of the phone gets hot, there is no NFC, so you can forget about contactless payments.

Xiaomi Mi5S
The most productive available at a price.
Average price – 25,414 rubles.

The distinctive features of this smartphone are a custom 5.15-inch screen and a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chip with 4 cores and a frequency of 2150 MHz. As for memory, Xiaomi Mi5S is also not deprived of it in the version with 128 GB for user files and 4 GB for programs. Users were also satisfied with the 12 MP camera with one of the best Sony matrices, which can record video in 4K mode.

But there are people who are dissatisfied with the fact that the fingerprint scanner is slow, the body is slippery, and the battery is only 3200 mAh.

The first, but not the last representative of Huawei in the ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017. The devices of this company are more expensive than those of Xiaomi, but many prefer to overpay slightly for a well-known brand, a powerful chipset and undoubted quality of products.

The main advantages of Huawei Nova 2: monolithic 5-inch body with rounded corners; LTPS screen matrix; eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip; 64 GB of memory (expandable with a card up to 128 GB); and, the main advantage is a dual (12 MP and 8 MP) camera with a telephoto lens, optical stabilization, a powerful flash and a phase detection autofocus system. The manufacturer did not forget about the functions of blurring objects or backgrounds. On the front of the smartphone there is also a 20-megapixel camera capable of creating blurred backgrounds and 3D photographs.

But what the manufacturer forgot about was the NFC module. And the battery for this price could be more powerful, not 2950 mAh.

This 6.4″ model differs from its “brother” Mi Max in the almost complete absence of frames (small frames are still present) and, as a result, in the unusual arrangement of elements. Front camera and led indicator moved down, and the earpiece is integrated into the phablet screen. The company installed a quad-core Snapdragon 821 with a frequency of 2.35 GHz in its “brainchild”.

Together with such indicators as: battery 4400 mAh; NFC module; fast charging Quick Charge 3.0; memory 128, 256 or 64 GB; 16 MP camera.

The phone is a very good purchase that will please the owner for several years. Like other models in the hit parade of the best smartphones from the Middle Kingdom, Mi Mix has a very slippery body.

The main advantage of this well-built and solid-looking smartphone is not the 5.2-inch IPS screen. And not the 3000 mAh battery, and not even the eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 955 chipset, although there is nothing bad to say about them. The main advantage of the Huawei P9 is its dual rear Leica camera of 12 MP and 12 MP with accelerated focusing and macro photography with background blur.
- One camera takes color photos, the second takes black and white, and after shooting, both of these images are combined.
- Thanks to the black and white sensor, better light sensitivity and good dynamic range are achieved.
- When the shots are combined, the final image has excellent detail, especially in the shadows. This allows you to take high-quality photos in poor lighting conditions.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the clear, spacious and loud sound from the built-in speaker.

ZTE Blade V7
Average price – 13,989 rubles.

Another representative of 5.2-inch devices in our previous ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2017. Its characteristics are more modest than those of the smartphone occupying tenth place. The main camera is not 23 but 13 MP, memory for games and other software is 16 GB (plus a slot for its expansion), battery 2540 mAh, eight-core MediaTek MT6753, but the price is significantly lower.

Among the disadvantages: weak speaker, you can use either 2 SIM cards or one SIM card and a memory card, the display gets scratched quickly.

A strong mid-ranger, both in price and in specifications. The screen is five-inch, the camera is 13 MP, the LED flash is included, the built-in memory is not enough for a modern gadget - 16 GB, but there is a slot for expansion. 2750 mAh battery, eight-core Snapdragon 415 MSM8929 processor from Qualcomm.

A nice bonus: the manufacturer did not skimp on the protective film and transparent bumper.

From the negative reviews: the battery lasts for a day with active use; the camera, despite the resolution, takes mediocre pictures, worse than many 8-megapixel cameras.

Even those who curl their lips contemptuously at the words “smartphone from China” cannot help but admit that Huawei is a long-standing and respected brand. And it is difficult to gain the trust of consumers in the smartphone market, since the competition is very tough. It is necessary to produce affordable and high-quality models. One of these models is Honor 8 with a 5.2″ Gorilla Glass 3 display, a 3000 mAh battery, a 12 MP camera, a choice of 32 or 64 GB of flash memory (there is an expansion slot), and an 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 950 “heart”.

There is also a fingerprint scanner and an IR receiver with the ability to learn from the remote control. Are there any pitfalls? Yes, it's a slippery body, quiet sound When listening to music, and when switching to energy-saving mode, the icons change size, you have to restart the smartphone.

A premium smartphone with an aluminum “body”, a 5.5-inch Gorilla Glass 4 display, a 3000 mAh battery, a 16 MP camera, a throttling-free quad-core Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chip, and a fingerprint scanner. In addition to the device itself, the kit includes protective film, a tool to remove the SIM card, Type-C fast charging cable and fast charging adapter.

Can OnePlus3 be called the best Chinese smartphone of 2017? Its price/quality is not entirely optimal, since there is no slot for expanding memory, but its 64 GB. Let's see what one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2017, OnePlus 4, can offer to users spoiled by the variety of options.

And another 5.2-inch model in our hit parade of the best smartphones from the Middle Kingdom. The screen has an oleophobic coating. The smartphone has a standard good device 3000 mAh battery, HiSilicon Kirin 650 processor with 8 cores, but the memory for both built-in applications and user data is disappointing (16/2 GB, respectively). The good thing is that it can be expanded up to 128 gigabytes. But P9 Lite does not heat up, it switches to mobile transmission data if there is no Internet in the connected wi-fi networks, has a fingerprint scanner, and the 13 MP camera takes high-quality pictures.

This 5.5-inch smartphone is not as expensive as the OnePlus3, but they have one thing in common - the lack of an SD card slot. The MX6 has 32 gigabytes, you’ll have to use it cloud services. Otherwise, this is an excellent device: 3060 mAh battery, 12 MP camera with a new sensor from Sony, ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor, fingerprint reading, loud speaker.

What owners complain about: the Home button often breaks, the flash has to be constantly switched to auto mode manually.

Meizu M3 Note
The golden mean in terms of cost is 16,536 rubles.

If you dream of a fast and stable smartphone with a very capacious battery (4100 mAh) and a 5.5-inch FullHD display, then here it is. The M3 Note also boasts an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, a 13 MP camera, an SD card slot, and the ability to scan fingerprints.

What it can't boast about: very slippery body, average photo quality, gets very hot.

It differs from the previous number in a slightly less capacious battery (4050 mAh) and a larger number of megapixels in the main camera (16 MP). 5.5-inch screen with oleophobic coating, six-core Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 processor made by Qualcomm, fingerprint scanner present. Users have no complaints about the build quality, design and speed of operation of this smartphone.

There are complaints about the device heating up during games, although there is no throttling, low volume in the headphones, and a slippery and quickly dirty case.

The smartphone has an impressive battery capacity of 4100 mAh, a large 5.5-inch display, a 13 MP camera, a ten-core MediaTek Helio X20 chip, an SD card slot and a fingerprint scanner. Can you ask for anything else at this price? Unless the manufacturer is greedy and includes the headset in the kit.

Our project team continues to publish monthly reviews best offers Chinese online stores. This time we present the April rating of smartphones from proven and high-quality brands with prices ranging from 5,000 to 25,000 rubles. Our selection includes models from Xiaomi, Lenovo, Motorola, iLA, CUBOT, UHANS, Bluboo.

In April, some Chinese online stores hold sales in honor of their birthday. During promotions, you can buy smartphones at a discount of up to 25% of their market value. In this case, delivery to Russia will be free of charge.

The Internet project site analyzed the offers of Chinese online platforms and compiled a rating of devices as of April 2018. All prices listed below and marked with an “*” are as of the date of publication of this article and may change over time.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Price: 5,290 rubles (on promotion)*

The Xiaomi Redmi 4A smartphone belongs to the class of budget devices. For relatively little money, you get a phone with good performance and a high-quality camera with an honest 13 megapixels and the ability to record video in FullHD.

The smartphone body is made of plastic that is pleasant to the touch. Xiaomi Redmi 4A uses a 5-inch diagonal screen with a resolution of 720x1280. The display is very bright, saturated, even in the sun everything is readable.

The smartphone uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4-core processor. Operating frequency 1.4 GHz. Adreno 308 graphics coprocessor. 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in file storage.

Phone supports GPS navigation, GLONASS, Beidou. Navigation works well and connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.1. Xiaomi Redmi 4A is equipped with microUSB ports, infrared port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The smartphone has a battery with a capacity of 3120 mAh.

The phone is running operating system Android 6.0 with MIUI.8 shell. Firmware version with Russian language support.

2. Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Price: 5,559 rubles (on promotion)*

The Xiaomi Redmi 5A smartphone has a 5‑inch HD display (resolution 720x1280), a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdrsgon 425 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB storage. Main Xiaomi camera Redmi 5A has a resolution of 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels.

The device received a 3000 mAh battery. Xiaomi Redmi 5A works under Android control 7.0 Nougat. There are three body colors - golden, pink and gray. The first two have a white front panel, while the gray version has a black one.

3. iLA X 3/32 Gb

Price: 7,125 rubles (on promotion)*

The iLA X smartphone is a variation on the iPhone X theme. It has a 5.5-inch display with the now fashionable 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is also equipped with a dual camera with Samsung sensors, a front-facing fingerprint scanner and support for fourth generation networks.

The resolution of the 5.5-inch iLA X display is 1280x640 pixels, the screen is framed by thin frames. The gadget is equipped with a quad-core MediaTek MT6737 processor with maximum frequency 1.3 GHz, 3 GB RAM and 32 GB expandable storage microSD cards up to 128 GB. The capacity of the built-in battery is 2,500 mAh.

We also note that iLA is a sub-brand of the Xiaolajiao company, whose name is translated from Chinese as “Little Pepper”. In Chinese, the syllable “LA” means “sharp”, “burning”.

4. CUBOT X18 Plus

Price: 8,900 rubles (on promotion)*

Cubot X18 Plus has a stylish appearance and a 5.99-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The phone runs on the Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

The performance of the device is ensured by the powerful MediTek MT6750T chip, the RAM capacity is 4 GB, and the flash memory capacity is 64 GB. Memory cards up to 256 GB are supported. The main camera uses image sensors with a resolution of 20 and 2 megapixels. The front camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh.

The smartphone has a fast user interface. Programs, applications and mobile games they work with a bang. The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. Navigation works well, the smartphone connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2. The phone is equipped with microUSB ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

5. UHANS K5000

Price: 8,900 rubles (on promotion)*

The UHANS K5000 smartphone belongs to the class of devices protected from dust and water. This model has IP68 protection, that is, the device can withstand immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes. It is also worth noting the brutal appearance of this model.

The fingerprint scanner, ergonomic and stylish texture of the rear panel, effective oleophobic coating of the 5-inch OGS panel do not allow you to find fault with appearance apparatus. Although the HD screen will not amaze you with the brilliant detail of the displayed image, it will not disappoint with its brightness and contrast. Besides, low power consumption display guarantees up to 10-12 hours of active screen time from a single charge of a huge rechargeable battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh.

The Mediatek MT6753 processor has become outdated from a technical point of view. However, with HD resolution, its performance is sufficient for many demanding gaming applications, and the Android Nougat interface remains smooth and fast. 3 GB of RAM and the Mali T720-MP3 graphics video chip also cope with this task. There is 32 GB of built-in memory for data storage, which can be expanded using microSD cards.

13 and 5 megapixel cameras can hardly be called outstanding. With mediocre lighting, both the amount of detail and the naturalness of color rendition decreases. However, static objects and documents work well for modules. The list of advantages of the gadget can also be expanded due to 4G and OTG mode. In the totality of the above features, it is easy to highlight a single fact: the developer has presented a balanced and attractive device, worthy of a purchase for its price.

6. Bluboo S1

Price: 9,900 rubles (on promotion)*

The TOP of the best offers of April 2018 included the frameless smartphone Bluboo S1, which can now be purchased with a 20% discount. Bluboo S1 has a stylish design in the style of modern mobile devices. The phone received a large 5.5-inch touch screen from Sharp with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The display, devoid of frames on three sides, occupies 90% of the front panel.

Bluboo S1 is equipped with a powerful Helio P25 single-chip system. The device has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in flash memory for data storage. The smartphone received USB-C and 3.5 mm connectors.

Bluboo S1 received a dual Sony camera with image sensors with a resolution of 16 and 3 megapixels. The phone has support for FDD-LTE and WCDMA networks, two nanoSIM SIM cards, as well as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi with an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz. The smartphone comes with a 3500 mAh battery.

7. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Price: 10,490 rubles (on promotion)*

The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus model was included in the ranking of the best offers of Chinese smartphones in April. The device can be purchased in four body colors: gold, pink, blue with a white front panel and a completely black device.

The device has a modern frameless design; it seems to be elongated in length. The smartphone display has an aspect ratio of 18:9 and occupies almost the entire front side. Screen diagonal 5.99 inches, resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels, 403 ppi. Above the display you can see a variety of sensors and sensors, as well as a front-facing 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. The main camera has a 12 megapixel sensor.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus has a responsive user interface. Programs, applications and mobile games work with a bang. Speed ​​is achieved using a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor (14 nm process technology), Adreno 506 graphics chip. In addition, it is worth noting the memory of 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in flash or 4 GB and 64 GB, respectively.

The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. Navigation works well, the smartphone connects to satellites quickly. It is also worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2. Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus is equipped with microUSB ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Redmi 5 Plus uses a capacious 4000 mAh battery. Energy efficiency is very good; in general, the smartphone will work for 2-3 days from a full charge.

The smartphone runs Android 7.1.1 with MIUI 9 shell with the ability to upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo.

8. Xiaomi Mi A1 4/64 GB

Price: 12,100 rubles (on promotion)*

During April, Xiaomi Mi A1 can be purchased in Chinese online stores with a 26% discount. It is worth noting that this device was created in collaboration with Google as part of the project Android One, which includes budget smartphones. The smartphone is housed in a metal case and has a fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. The phone runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat operating system with a “clean” interface, without additional add-ons. In the future, the device can be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo.

The main dual camera consists of a 12 MP 50 mm telephoto module and a 12 MP 26 mm wide-angle module. Together they provide 2x optical zoom. Separately, the manufacturer notes the increased pixel size (1.25 microns), according to him, this gives 56% more light than “regular” sensors.

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS display with Full resolution HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) and 2.5D glass with curved edges, 5 MP front camera.

The eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal flash memory, expandable with microSD cards up to 128 GB, are responsible for the performance. The battery has a capacity of 3080 mAh.

Xiaomi Mi A1 is equipped with USB ports Type-C, infrared port and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Supports dual SIM cards, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS. The dimensions are 155.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm and the weight is 168 grams. Xiaomi Mi A1 is available in three colors - black with anti-fingerprint surface, pink and gold.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone (4/64 GB) can be purchased at a reduced price - 12,100 rubles*. Delivery will be free.

9. Lenovo Moto Z

Price: 15,400 rubles (on promotion)*

Legendary smartphone Motorola Moto Z with a gorgeous 5.5-inch AMOLED screen can be purchased with a 41% discount in April. Its price is slightly more than 15,000 rubles.

The Moto Z is a two-year-old basic flagship. The device is made of metal, the body thickness is only 5.19 mm. It is equipped with a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, made using SuperAMOLED technology, a quad-core Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal expandable memory and a fingerprint scanner built into the Home key under the screen .

It is worth noting that the device does not have a 3.5 mm headphone output; this function is performed by USB port Type-C. Among the advantages of Moto Z is a 13 megapixel main camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. Battery capacity - 2600 mAh. The smartphone runs on the Android 6 operating system.

The phone supports GPS and GLONASS navigation. It is worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2.

The main feature of the Moto Z is the additional Moto Mods, which expand the functionality of each smartphone.

10. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Price: 27,000 rubles (on promotion)*

Among the best offers of flagship smartphones, it is worth noting the frameless Xiaomi smartphone Mi Mix 2, which in April can be purchased with a 22% discount. The famous designer Philippe Starck worked on the appearance of this device. Thus, Mi Mix 2 received a 5.99-inch touch screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The case is made of an ultra-thin aluminum frame and ceramic back cover. 18K gold camera surround. Another feature is the absence of a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones. The USB Type-C port is used here.

In terms of hardware, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is powered by an eight-core Snapdragon 835 chip, made using 10nm architecture. Xiaomi has also focused on supporting all network communication standards, allowing the gadget to be used around the world without problems with signal reception. The powerful chipset is backed by 6GB of RAM and internal storage 64 GB. Xiaomi has worked on the camera. A 12 megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor with large pixels is used.

Also worth noting battery with a capacity of 3400 mAh with support for fast charging, thanks to which the phone is fully charged in 1.5 hours. The phone supports GPS, GLONASS, Beidou navigation. It is worth noting the presence of two slots for nanoSIM-sized SIM cards, support for LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers managed to accomplish a miracle - breaking the stereotype “Chinese means cheap and low-quality.” That is, cheap remains, but the quality of products from Meizu, Xiaomi and many other brands is comparable to the quality of smartphones from European and South Korean companies.

Having studied the reviews and ratings that Yandex.Market users gave different phones, and comparing the characteristics of the most popular models, we have compiled a rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 in terms of price and quality ratio.

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10. Honor 9

The average price is 21,390 rubles.

The top Chinese smartphones of 2018 open with a stylish and beautiful device with a sapphire blue, iridescent “body”. Its 5.15-inch screen will surely appeal to those who are tired of the abundance of “shovel-shaped” smartphones.

A very fast fingerprint sensor, a high-performance HiSilicon Kirin 960 chip, a large amount of RAM (from 4 to 6 GB, depending on the version), as well as from 64 to 128 GB of internal memory make Honor 9 the preferred choice in the price range from 20 to 25 thousand rubles

Double rear camera equipped with a 12-megapixel RGB sensor and an additional 20-megapixel monochrome sensor. The latter is needed mainly to add depth and nuance to the photo.

Pros:

• Attractive price.
• Unusual appearance.
• Good camera compared to devices in the same price range.
• There is NFC.
• Very loud speaker.

Minuses:

• The battery only lasts for a day of use.
• The camera does not have optical stabilization.
• The case is very slippery, you can't do without a cover.

Average cost - 25,490 rubles

The first, but not the last representative of OnePlus among the best Chinese phones. Compared to its popular predecessor, the OnePlus 3, the "T" model has a darker gray body color and more storage space - a maximum of 128 GB. The manufacturer did not skimp on the RAM - 6 GB.

In addition, the 3T boasts more fast processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, large 3400 mAh battery and better front camera. The rear 16-megapixel camera also does not cause any complaints from users.

The 3T's battery still uses OnePlus' proprietary charging technology, which charges the battery quickly without overheating. A full charge takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.

Pros:

• Fast processor.
• Minimum of unnecessary software.
• Convenient location of the fingerprint scanner.

Minuses:

• No memory card slot.

• Slippery and thin body.
• The camera has few settings.

8. Meizu Pro 7

The average price is 18,950 rubles.

There are few devices with a second screen on the mobile market. It is designed to provide more space on the main screen for the applications you need.

Second Display Pro 7 will broadcast the time and weather forecast and show incoming alerts. The main display measures 5.2 inches, making the smartphone easily fit even in a small pocket. However, you will definitely need a clear and durable case.

The rear camera is dual - 12/12 MP - and takes very high-quality, detailed pictures in any lighting.

The MediaTek Helio P25 chipset installed in Meizu Pro 7 is a medium-performance processor and is optimized for operation on mobile devices with a dual camera - for processing images from color and black-and-white sensors.

The 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day under high load.

Depending on the version of the smartphone, it has either 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory and 4 GB of RAM.

Pros:

• Very low price with good characteristics.
• Unusual design.
• Convenient second screen.
• Excellent screen with vibrant colors.

• Instant fingerprint sensor.

Minuses:

• No memory card slot.
• Slippery body.
• No NFC.

7. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Costs, on average, 28,950 rubles.

The luxurious 5.99-inch smartphone has a dazzlingly bright edge-to-edge screen. Its cool ceramic lid catches all the fingerprints, but it's also scratch-resistant and fits comfortably in your hand.

Mi Mix 2 does not have a dual camera, which is found on almost all new flagship Chinese smartphones in 2018. It has a single 12-megapixel rear camera that takes very good, clear and bright pictures in full light and mediocre ones at night. One of the main disadvantages of the placement of the front-facing 5-megapixel camera: to take a selfie, you have to turn the phone upside down.

Mi Mix 2 runs on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, thanks to which even “heavy” games run without lag. There is 6 GB of memory for programs, and from 64 to 256 GB for user files.

The smartphone has a 3400 mAh non-removable battery, and the operating time under full load reaches 15 hours.

Pros:

• Frameless design.
• High performance.
• Affordable price.

• Comes with an excellent case.

Minuses:

• Poor placement of the front camera.
• The main camera is not as good as other flagships.
• There is no 3.5 connector, although there is an adapter.

• No memory card slot.

6. OnePlus 5T

The average price is 29,580 rubles.

If you already owned a OnePlus 5, the “T” version will look very familiar at first glance. The appearance of the smartphone has not changed much compared to its predecessor. Chic aluminum back cover, painted in three layers, has a pleasant surface and is relatively resistant to fingerprints.

The display of the new product shows the greatest difference from the previous model. The screen diagonal has grown from 5.5 to 6 inches, and the aspect ratio has been changed to a more fashionable 18:9.

OnePlus 5T comes with a new facial recognition feature to unlock your phone. Not all the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 can boast of this feature. And it works this function almost lightning fast, even in the dark. You can also unlock OnePlus 5T using a traditional fingerprint sensor.

The OnePlus 5T has a Snapdragon 835 as a processor, and RAM is as much as 8 GB (in the 128 GB version) or 6 GB (in the 64 GB version).

The rear camera is dual - 16/20 MP, provides excellent images even in poor lighting conditions. It has a Pro mode with manual settings. And the front-facing 16MP sensor from Sony (IMX371) with an f/2.0 aperture takes great selfies, although, according to experts, it tends to overexpose in bright light.

The 3300 mAh battery is designed for one and a half days of intensive work.

Pros:

• Incredibly fast.
• Very attractive display.
• Good cameras.
• Long time battery life.

Minuses:

• No stereo speakers.
• No moisture protection.
• There is no slot for memory cards.

5. Meizu M6 Note

The average cost is 14,040 rubles.

The M6 ​​Note is a budget 5.5-inch phone that doesn’t try to impress with either its appearance or the latest features. Instead, it offers a “golden mean” both in functionality and cost.

Despite the average components - Snapdragon 625, 16/32/64 GB of memory and 3 or 4 GB of RAM, the speed of the M6 ​​Note in solving everyday tasks is comparable to many. In addition, this device with a 4000 mAh battery has excellent battery life - up to 14.5 hours of continuous video viewing.

The main dual camera of the M6 ​​Note with a resolution of 12/5 MP deserves special praise, or rather its portrait mode with a bokeh effect. It goes beyond what you would expect for the price. Perhaps this is because the Note tends to create smooth transitions between in-focus and out-of-focus areas.

Pros:

• Very fast fingerprint scanner.

• Loud, rich and clear sound from the speaker.
• Very fast charging.
• There is a slot for memory expansion.
• There is a headphone jack.

Minuses:

• The camera does not have an auto HDR mode.
• All buttons are placed on one side, which is why there are often false presses.
• The body is very slippery.
• No NFC.

Can be purchased for an average of 22,290 rubles.

There are a lot of Xiaomi models in the 2018 ranking of Chinese smartphones in terms of price and quality. And this is not surprising, because the brand is known for its inexpensive and very competitive products.

What can the 5.15-inch Xiaomi Mi6 boast of? An elegant case made of glass and stainless steel, as well as a very impressive blue and gold version (with 128 GB of memory). The presence of NFC, a fast Snapdragon 835 chip from Qualcomm, six gigabytes of RAM memory, and 64 or 128 GB of storage for user data. The 3350 mAh battery provides two days of operation under average load.

One of key features Mi 6 is its dual 12 megapixel camera. Although this is not the first Xiaomi smartphone equipped with a dual camera, the Mi6 version has a portrait mode for the first time.

It works the same way as on the iPhone 7 Plus: you stand in front of the lens and let the phone apply the effect you want. This is much simpler than previous Xioami models like the Redmi Pro, which allowed you to adjust the depth of field after shooting.

Pros:

• Thanks to the powerful “filling” this flagship phone competes on equal terms with the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8.
• Very fast fingerprint scanner.
• Very loud stereo speakers.
• Excellent dual camera.

Minuses:

• The mirror body looks great, but is very slippery.
• No memory card slot.
• No wireless charging.

Sold for an average of 17,312 rubles.

At just 6.9 mm thin and weighing 143 grams, this small 5-inch smartphone is one of the most compact mobile devices on the market. At this size, the device's screen offers very bright images in everyday use. Its color rendering is pleasant and natural.

Among the features of Huawei Nova 2 is the presence of a very fast fingerprint sensor, around which there is a barely perceptible ring. This makes it easier for your finger to feel the scanner.

The HiSilicon Kirin 659 processor has four fast and four slow Cortex A53 cores with a maximum clock speed of 2.36 GHz. Given the presence of 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, this is more than enough for most games and applications.

The bottom of the Nova 2 is equipped with a high-quality mono speaker.

Nova 2 has a dual rear camera (12/8 MP). Both sensors are color, but this model does not have a monochrome sensor, as in the P and Mate series. However, Nova 2 does very nice photos, which can be decorated with a bokeh effect. Portrait shots have their own special treatment, and the photographs have vibrant colors and fine details.

The special pride of the smartphone is front-camera with a resolution of 20 megapixels and a background blur effect by default.

Pros:

• Excellent design and small dimensions.
• It fits very comfortably in the hand.

• Very fast fingerprint sensor.
• Intuitive and convenient EMUI 5.1 shell.

Minuses:

• The battery is only 2950 mAh.
• No NFC.

• IN the latest games The phone gets hot, which can cause freezes.

It is offered, on average, for 13,300 rubles.

Perhaps the best Chinese smartphone of 2018 for those who choose a gadget with big screen.

Mi Max 2 with a 6.44-inch display is a unique device that combines the capabilities of a smartphone and the size of a portable tablet. The 5300 mAh battery provides incredible battery life - up to 3-4 days.

The Mi Max 2 phablet is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (a very popular chipset for smartphones in this price segment), 4 GB of RAM and from 32 to 256 GB of internal memory. Thanks to this, the smartphone feels great even with a large amount of open applications and does not slow down in games with “heavy” graphics.

Mi Max 2 also supports Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and parallel charging. It only takes 2 hours to fully charge.

The weak point of the gadget is its 12-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture. It allows you to take pictures with good color rendition and contrast in daylight. But with insufficient lighting, the pictures come out mediocre.

Pros:

• Impressive design and build quality.

• Incredible battery life.
• Decent performance.
• It is possible to expand the storage for files.
• The stereo speakers are very loud.

Minuses:

• Average camera performance.
• No NFC.

1. Xiaomi Redmi 4X

The average cost is 9,990 rubles.

If you are thinking about which Chinese smartphone to choose in 2018, we recommend that you first pay attention to the Xiaomi Redmi 4X. It got first place in our top 10 not only because of its low price.

In appearance, Redmi 4X does not resemble a budget device. Its body is made of metal, has rounded corners and fits nicely in the hand. At the same time, the smartphone weighs only 150 grams and its thickness is 8.7 mm, which is comparable to 8 mm for the Samsung S8 and 7.7 mm for the iPhone X.

The smartphone has a 5-inch IPS screen, which occupies 70% of the phone's surface.

Redmi 4X is equipped with 16, 32 or 64 GB of storage for user files, 3 GB of RAM, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz and an Adreno 505 graphics processor. The chip was released along with the ex-flagship Snapdragon 625 in 2016. If you compare these two processors, the 435 is slightly better than the 625 in terms of price and power efficiency.

One of the clear advantages of the phone is the presence of a 4100 mAh battery. What other smartphone for 10 thousand rubles will you find such capacity in?

The device also features Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 and can be fully charged in less than 3 hours.

When you think of a budget smartphone, you probably imagine, among other things, an inferior camera, “just to have it.” But this is not about 4X. The smartphone has a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture, PDAF (phase detection autofocus) and LED flash. Of course, Xiaomi’s brainchild is far from recognized leaders in the camera phone market, such as the Google Pixel 2, but the pictures come out quite decent.

Pros:

• There is a slot for a memory card.
• Powerful battery.
• Energy efficient processor.

• Excellent build quality.

Minuses:

• The screen resolution is not Full HD, but simply HD.
• The sound, as one user put it, is “a C plus.”
• If you need to take a close-up photo, autofocus is slow.

• The navigation keys are not backlit.
• No NFC.

But even taking into account all the above shortcomings, Xiaomi Redmi 4X is the best Chinese phone in terms of price and capabilities.