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Today in the top ten large manufacturers smartphones include 7 Chinese companies, including Xiaomi, OnePlus and Huawei.
Smartphones from China are constantly improving, and the price/quality ratio forces other competitors to come up with something new and original so as not to lose customers.
Chinese devices today are incredibly popular not only in China, but also in India, Europe and even the USA.
You can find many in the market good models, and every year such companies as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo And Meizu They are releasing more and more interesting and attractive smartphones.
In this list you can learn about the best Chinese smartphones today, as well as get acquainted with smartphone models that are also worthy of attention.
Read also:At what age should you give your child a smartphone and is it necessary to do it at all?
If you have a favorite Chinese smartphone that is not on this list, write about it in the comments.
Rating of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones
1. OnePlus 3T
OnePlus always pleases its fans with high-quality smartphones that can easily compete with the best models from Samsung and Apple, despite the fact that their cost is much lower.
More recently, the company introduced OnePlus 3, and after a little more time it released an excellent, improved version of its smartphone called OnePlus 3T. Below you can find out about the newest device from OnePlus.
This powerful smartphone boasts incredible performance, an excellent camera and a good battery.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
Main camera: 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3400 mAh
Weight: 158 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.70x152.70x7.35 mm
OnePlus 3!
Review of the Chinese smartphone OnePlus 3T
Chinese smartphones: ranking of the best
2. OnePlus 5
This model was predicted to become the “Flagship Killer”, but for this it lacked water protection and a frameless display.
However, if you don’t compare this phone with flagships from the same Samsung, then it can be considered an excellent device (especially considering that it costs several hundred dollars less). It works quickly, looks quite decent, and is very comfortable to hold and use.
This is a very balanced smartphone. It costs more than the OnePlus 3T, but still the price for it is quite adequate.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 16 MP
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3300 mAh
Weight: 153 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.10x154.20x7.25 mm
Review of high-quality Chinese smartphone OnePlus 5
Chinese smartphones with good cameras
3. ZTE Nubia Z17
This smartphone primarily attracts with its design. It is thin and the display has no bezels. And if you consider that its filling consists of a powerful processor, the camera is one of the best on the market, and the price is not bad, then it can be considered almost ideal. Unless this smartphone lacks a powerful battery.
Characteristics:
· Supports two Nano SIM cards
· Screen 5.2" (resolution 1920x1080)
· Two main cameras of 13 MP and a front camera of 16 MP
· RAM: 4/6 GB
Battery: 2950 mAh
Weight: 155 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.50x146.70x7.50 mm
Review of the new Chinese smartphone ZTE Nubia Z17
4. ZTE Nubia Z11
This model is the predecessor of the Nubia Z17, but that doesn’t make it any less attractive. Although this smartphone appeared on the market last 2016, it is still relevant. There is still the same frameless high-quality display, excellent sound, good cameras and great design. The body is completely made of metal. A very worthy model, which is rightfully considered one of the best on the market today.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 16 MP and front 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 162 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.30x151.80x7.50 mm
Also pay attention to the model ZTENubiaZ11MiniS.
Review of good quality Chinese smartphone Nubia Z17
The best Chinese smartphones
5. Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro
After failure Galaxy Note 7, users began to look for an alternative, and this model can be considered an excellent replacement for the flagship from Samsung. The Huawei Mate 9 Pro phablet is packed with useful functions and is equipped with good hardware, despite the fact that its price is much lower than similar models from Samsung or LG.
An excellent screen, powerful processor, camera, speaker sound and battery life make this model one of the best at the moment.
The Mate 9 also has an excellent battery, powerful hardware and a good dual camera. In addition, the smartphone attracts with its appearance.
CharacteristicsMate 9Pro:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 128 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 4000 mAh
Weight: 169 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x152x7.50 mm
CharacteristicsMate 9:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 4000 mAh
Weight: 190 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 78.90x156.90x7.90 mm
Review of an excellent smartphone from the Chinese brand Huawei
Powerful Chinese smartphones
6. Huawei P10 and P10 Plus
If you like the previous model (Mate 9) but want something a little more compact, then the P10 and P10 Plus are great options. Both smartphones have excellent dual cameras, created in collaboration with Leica, which means that the photos are guaranteed to turn out great.
CharacteristicsP10:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.1" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3200 mAh
Weight: 145 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 69.30x145.30x6.980 mm
CharacteristicsP10Plus:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3750 mAh
Weight: 165 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.20x153.50x6.980 mm
Also pay attention to the Honor 8 model.
Review of the Chinese smartphone 2017 Huawei P10 Plus
Which Chinese smartphones are better?
7. Xiaomi Mi 6
It’s worth saying right away that new smartphone from Xiaomi is an excellent device. It's incredibly fast, boasts a great design and great cameras. Inside there is a powerful processor and a more powerful battery than on the previous model (Mi 5).
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.15" (resolution 1920x1080)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3350 mAh
Weight: 168 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 70.50x145.20x7.50 mm
Also pay attention to the Xiaomi Mi5, Mi5s and Mi5s Plus models.
Review of the new Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6
8. ZUK Edge
ZUK is a subsidiary brand Lenovo company. ZUK Edge is one of the company's flagships, and it is made very well - compact, thin bezels, colorful display and nimble. And if you take into account its price (about $300), then it can be considered one of the best Chinese smartphones of this year.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3100 mAh
Weight: 160 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.50x142.90x7.68 mm
Review of the top Chinese smartphone ZUK Edge
Good quality Chinese smartphones
9. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
This device is quite productive and boasts a powerful battery that significantly increases the performance of the device.
In addition, the smartphone is well assembled using good materials. It is also worth noting that Xiaomi decided to introduce this model in several colors.
If you add the fact that the price of this device is very reasonable, you can understand why this smartphone is one of the best today.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
· Internal memory: 32 GB (there is support for memory cards (combined slot))
· RAM: 3 GB
Battery: 4100 mAh
Weight: 165 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 76x151x8.45 mm
Review of one of the best Chinese smartphones Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X
10. Meizu Pro 6 Plus
This is one of the most successful models of 2017. This smartphone has it all: an excellent camera (the best among all Meizu devices), great sound, performance, a bright display and much more. He can easily compete with the best smartphones from Samsung, LG and Apple.
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3400 mAh
Weight: 158 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x155.60x7.30 mm
Review of a good Chinese smartphone Meizu Pro 6 Plus
10 quality Chinese smartphones worth mentioning
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 6.44" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 12 MP and front 5 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 5300 mAh
Weight: 211 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 88.70x174.10x7.60 mm
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.7" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 22 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64/128 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 4070 mAh
Weight: 166 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x156.20x7.60 mm
Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Main camera: 12 MP and front 8 MP
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 2950 mAh
Weight: 143 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.90x142.20x6.90 mm
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3500 mAh
Weight: 149 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.88x141.65x8.45 mm
ZTE Axon 7
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3250 mAh
Weight: 175 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75x151.70x7.90 mm
ZTE Nubia M2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: dual 13 MP and front 16 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3630 mAh
Weight: 168 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 75.90x154.50x7 mm
Elephone P9000
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 32 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 145 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x148.40x7.30 mm
Elephone S7
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.5" (resolution 1920x1080)
Main camera: 13 MP and front 5 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (memory card support available)
· RAM: 4 GB
Battery: 3000 mAh
Weight: 148 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x150.40x7.60 mm
LeEco Le Max2
Characteristics:
Dual SIM support
· Screen 5.7" (resolution 2560x1440)
Main camera: 21 MP and front 8 MP
· Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)
· RAM: 6 GB
Battery: 3100 mAh
Weight: 185 g
· Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.60x156.80x7.99 mm
Currently, Chinese brands are gaining more and more popularity, accounting for more than half of smartphone sales in the world. They surpass all their competitors with an excellent price-quality ratio, which prevents other manufacturers from living in peace, taking away a larger and better part of the market from them. This article will present a rating of the 10 best high-quality Chinese smartphones for 2019 – 2020 in different price segments. Each of them can be called the best of their kind.
Rating of the 10 best Chinese smartphones
Today, there are a huge number of Chinese corporations that produce phones, but not all of them are truly high-quality. It’s probably strange for some to hear “ Chinese phones High Quality". Strange, but possible. Below are the top 10 such smartphones.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
In this smartphone, the developers retained the same design, but updated a number of key areas. It has very thin bezels on three sides of the screen and a stripe at the bottom where the front camera is located. At the back, on the ceramic cover, two eyes of the main camera with optical zoom are comfortably located. There is no doubt about its quality. Since the developers have officially announced that in 2019 - 2020 cameras will be the main area of creation mobile devices. The new device has the most modern details: Snapdragon845 processor (in terms of power it will be on par with the best smartphones, for example, Galaxy S9+) Versions of this device There are two presented: 8/256 and 6/64 Gb/RAM/ROM memory. Today Mi Mix 2S is the most powerful and beautiful smartphone in the history of Xiaomi.
Cost 12,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- high-quality design and assembly;
- powerful processor;
- long battery;
- support for all networks;
- large volume internal memory;
- waterproof case.
Flaws:
- lack of Quad-HD support;
- location front camera;
- no dual rear camera;
- no headphone jack;
Very powerful and fast, even heavy applications open in a second. Everything looks very stylish, high quality and expensive. The case is quite dirty, a case is definitely needed.
See the video review of the smartphone below.
In 2018-2019, Asian mobile phone manufacturers, through their collective efforts, were able to sell more than 50% of all smartphones on the market - this is another confirmation that the “Chinese” have long had not only a low price in their list of advantages. Such monsters of the mobile industry as Huawei and Xiaomi are already storming the segment, which until recently seemed forever divided between gadgets from Samsung and Apple.
Smartphones from the Middle Kingdom have been trending for a long time, and therefore it’s time to rank the best Chinese smartphones of 2018-2019! Our traditional “TOP 10” format has undergone slight changes, so today our reader will be presented with as many as 12 phones, divided into four categories depending on the price of the device, and therefore everyone will be able to find a device to their liking and wallet.
The best Chinese smartphones under 5000
#3 - Motorola Moto C
Price: from 4000 rubles
This year, Motorola pleased fans of the brand with an ultra-budget gadget aimed at those who do not want to overpay for excessive functionality, but are looking for the most basic gadget with Internet access. Moto C comes in both a 3G version and a version with LTE support, and therefore the connection is in perfect order. Otherwise, this smart looks, although cheap, but cheerful - a five-inch screen with a resolution of 854x480, a 5-megapixel camera, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, respectively.
Yes, the gadget is not suitable for fans of resource-intensive games or those who like to open more tabs in the browser, but with careful use of modest hardware resources, the Moto C can cope with web surfing and watching videos.
No. 2 - Huawei Y3
Price: from 4800 rubles
The next nominee for the title of best Chinese smartphone in the category up to 5,000 rubles also has versions with and without LTE support. The hardware here is a little more solid than that of the Moto C; the Mali-400 MP1 video accelerator has been added to the time-tested MediaTek MT6850M chipset, so Y3 owners will be able to while away their leisure time with simple toys. 
Otherwise, the smart is also entirely consistent with its price segment - there is nothing to surprise it, but the absence of unpleasant surprises is already a good result for such an affordable mobile phone.
No. 1 – Leagoo M8
Price: from 5000 rubles
But the winner in the category of the best Chinese smartphones in the ultra-budget category is a pleasant surprise. The large and juicy display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution of 1280x720 immediately catches your eye - competitors have nothing like it for this money. The next surprise is a quite mature 13 megapixel camera. The Leagoo M8 takes really good photos, which is not at all what you would expect for less than a hundred dollars. 
The Leagoo M8 hardware is similar to its predecessors in terms of rating, but it already has 2 gigabytes random access memory, and therefore several tabs open in the browser will no longer have such a destructive effect on performance. If you are looking for a new smartphone under strict budget constraints, this smartphone in 2018 is beyond the reach of competitors.
The best Chinese smartphones under 10000
#3 - Maze Alpha
Price: from 10,000 rubles
The product is not such a famous Chinese brand, but after the release of this model, the company’s recognition rapidly increased. And this is not surprising - how many times have you seen state employees with 6 GB of RAM on board? And that’s not all, in one version the smart has 128 GB of internal memory, has a good dual main camera module made by Samsung, and a powerful 4000 mAh battery is enough to service a six-inch FHD screen with phenomenal picture quality!
If you are not afraid to try new things, and ordering a smartphone directly from China does not seem like an impossible task for you, go ahead, it’s almost impossible to be disappointed with the device, and if you remember that it fits into the price category of up to 10,000 rubles, all doubts should disappear instantly.
No. 2 - Doogee BL7000
Price: from 10,000 rubles
The name says it all about the mobile phone - BL7000, where the numbers indicate the battery capacity. With such autonomy, you will completely forget about the times when you had to frantically rummage in your bag in search of a charger.
In other aspects, the gadget also did not disappoint - 4/64 GB of memory, a serious chipset and graphics that allow you to get into modern 3D games, a wonderful camera and all this luxury in a stylish metal case. Definitely worthy of the money and a place at the top of our ranking of the best Chinese smartphones.
No. 1 - Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Price: from 7500 rubles
This model is rightfully considered a cult model, the number of its sales breaks all imaginable records, and it is thanks to it that Xiaomi is considered the hegemon of the budget smartphone market in 2018-2019. Looking at specifications Redmi 4X may be surprised by such success, because the smart device does not offer anything unusual - an average processor, 2 GB of RAM, a standard screen.
But the balance of specifications, combined with excellent assembly from Xiaomi and low cost, make this mobile device an all-time favorite in any rating in terms of price-quality ratio.
The best Chinese smartphones under 15000
No. 3 – Oukitel K10000 Pro
Price: from 10,750 rubles
Yes, again there is a large number in the model name - and again we have a smartphone with an incredible battery, in the case of Oukitel - the most capacious on the market.
The Smart has an extremely unusual design, and weighs twice as much as devices of similar dimensions, but remembering that you can enjoy such delights as a 5.5-inch FHD display and modern hardware, ready to handle demanding products from the gaming industry, for up to several days without charging - minor quibbles disappear immediately. The most autonomous smartphone simply could not pass by our rating of Chinese smartphones of 2018-2019 under 15,000 rubles.
Oukitel K10000 Pro
No. 2 - Meizu M6 Note
Price: from 12,000 rubles
This Chinese manufacturer simply flooded the domestic market with its smartphones this year, but the M6 Note became the real pearl. It combines a stylish but discreet design with excellent performance provided by the eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 in tandem with the Adreno 506 video accelerator, and 3 gigabytes of RAM supports them when solving difficult tasks. 
Capacious battery, full set wireless interfaces, a cool modern screen - the Meizu M6 Note has all this, so take a closer look if you are looking for a Chinese smartphone with a good camera at an affordable price.
No. 1 – Xiaomi Mi Max 2
Price: from 14,500 rubles
After the success of the original Mi Max, Xiaomi engineers did not rest on their laurels, but added a little in every aspect and turned a good phablet into the best when it comes to the price category up to 15,000 rubles. More RAM and internal storage, a little better camera, a slightly more capacious battery, slightly updated hardware - now we have before us the best “tablet phone” in terms of price/quality ratio. 
If this giant with a screen diagonal of 6.44 inches fits into your palm, why look towards other smartphones? Just enjoy watching videos, games and comfortable web surfing; on five-inch “kids” all this is much less fun.
The best Chinese smartphones under 25000
No. 3 – Meizu Pro 7
Price: from 22,000 rubles
Okay, we were in a hurry to choose a real pearl from Meizu - there are at least two of them. Meizu Pro 7 is a smartphone that comes much closer to the flagship segment than many Chinese iPhone killers. If you think that the use of AMOLED technology is the most serious thing that has happened to the Pro 7 display, then you are very mistaken - the developers have added a second screen on the back panel! Absolutely everything is great here, from the design and contents to the camera and sound. 
The smartphone brings great pleasure to use, copes with any tasks effortlessly, and is not afraid of the masses open applications or voracious games, takes photos and videos in any lighting conditions and always does it with high quality. The price of this smartphone is clearly less than what it actually costs.
No. 2 – Xiaomi Mi6
Price: from 25,000 rubles
This smart phone went on sale in the spring, but has not lost its relevance to this day. While Xiaomi is experimenting with new lines of mobile devices, the representative of the basic series has slowly and quietly climbed almost to the top of our improvised Olympus. The Mi6 case, made of glass and metal, is, without exaggeration, one of the most aesthetically pleasing and tactilely pleasing of all currently existing. 
Modern hardware and the highest quality dual camera module will allow the owners of the gadget not to feel deprived against the backdrop of arrogance with flagships from iPhone and Samsung. However, why are we telling all this - those who have already tried Xiaomi once do not need extra praises to make the right decision.
No. 1 – Huawei Honor 9
Price: from 22,500 rubles
Our ranking of the best Chinese smartphones of 2018-2019 has come to an end. The winner can hardly be called unexpected; the Honor line this year managed to outshine the main series of smartphones from its manufacturer Huawei, and for such results it was necessary to work hard. And the engineers did a great job - it’s fantastic before us stylish smartphone with a good camera and battery, who simply doesn’t know the word “can’t.”
The elegant case contains everything that can interest a smartphone buyer today - high performance, high-quality display, excellent sound and endless entertainment potential. If your eyes widen as soon as you cross the threshold of a mobile device store, take a closer look at Honor 9, after which the choice will be a foregone conclusion.
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Over the years, we have become accustomed to the idea that Chinese products are mostly of low quality and cheap. People have their own jokes about this. And all because at one time the domestic market was flooded with really low-quality consumer goods produced in the Middle Kingdom...
However, time passes, and the level of work of Chinese manufacturers (as well as the achievements of the PRC economy) has increased significantly. Smartphones made in this country can testify to this. If it all started with simple copying“top” devices, then today we can talk about high-end phones at an affordable price.
10.Oppo
You may not have heard much about this company, but all because it operates primarily in Asian markets. In our country, you can buy smartphones from this manufacturer, but, as customer reviews note, they really have not received wide distribution.
The peculiarity of the manufacturer's products is that they produce high-quality devices that look like Apple, stuffed with strong processor and generally having serious technical characteristics. An example is the R7 Plus model, which works with Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, has 3 GB of RAM, a colorful AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 13-megapixel camera.
9. Letv
The company, which became famous for creating videos on the Internet (for local audiences), also registered its brand of Chinese smartphones. And it should be noted that it started its activities quite successfully - due to the huge number of pre-orders for their new LeMax model. The device has a nice design with no side frames, which makes it look very unusual and attractive. In addition, there is a 5.5-inch screen, a powerful processor with 8 MediaTek Helio X10 cores and a 13 megapixel camera.
8. ZTE
The next brand of Chinese smartphones, which was included in our rating, also, judging by the reviews, took advantage of the promotional move in the form of curved side edges of the phone and the absence of frames. Meet the flagship - the Nubia Z9 model, which has the feature described above. Not only does the phone look very unusual, but it is also convenient to work with due to various “swipe combinations” invented by the developer. Innovation is bearing fruit - ZTE ranks 5th in sales in the US market, despite the fact that the company opened only in 2012.
7. Gionee
This brand of Chinese smartphones takes advantage of the buyer’s desire to have the most technologically advanced and at the same time very thin device, providing just such products. We are talking about the Elife E8 model, equipped with a durable 3650 mAh battery, a 24 megapixel camera with strong autofocus, a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset, and a colorful 6-inch screen. The model is not cheap - about 36 thousand rubles, but according to its characteristics, it can be said to be included in the category of “Chinese smartphones-analogue brands” - not even all flagships from Samsung demonstrate such performance as the described device, enclosed in such an elegant (if you believe reviews) body.
6.Elephone
This company is a relative newcomer, despite the fact that all Chinese brands were founded just a few years ago. Only in 2015 did it release a model that could claim the title of an interesting but affordable device, which was deservedly appreciated on the world market - Vowney. It has a 20-megapixel camera, 4 GB of RAM, an 8-core processor, and a powerful battery. The buyer can get all this for $300 - an incredibly low (confirmed by customer reviews) price for a device of such equipment.
5.Coolpad
Another not so widespread Chinese smartphone is Coolpad, which released its flagship Dazen X7. You may not have heard of this manufacturer, but in terms of the volume of devices sold, it ranks 8th in the world.
The phone released under this brand is also affordable, as it costs only 13 thousand rubles. For this money you get a phone in an attractive metal case, stuffed with a processor with clock frequency 2.1 GHz, 3 GB of RAM, SuperAMOLED display and 13 megapixel camera. On Chinese market the company ranks third in terms of sales of its smartphones, so we can be confident in their quality.
4. Meizu
You have most likely already heard about this manufacturer - its products are actively advertised even in official retail chains. What is it about this Chinese company, you ask? Well, firstly, it is one of the top Chinese smartphone brands both due to the quality of its products and the manufacturability of its products. Secondly, Meizu devices (for example, the M2 Note smartphone), judging by the reviews, are too reminiscent of Apple gadgets in appearance. Of course, this is a common trick used by popular Chinese smartphone brands. It's all about Apple's approach to designing its devices, which is clearly justified by millions of sales.
Meizu, of course, has not yet reached the level of an American giant, but the company has some success in sales. For example, the previous model, the MX, became one of the best-selling phones produced by Chinese developers. Probably, this developer wants to repeat the success with the new gadget.
3. Lenovo
We have all heard of this brand - due to its long history as a laptop manufacturer. The company worked for a long time in the computer market, after which, obviously, it also entered the mobile devices segment, occupying a significant market share there. Lenovo products are present in all price categories, due to which the buyer has the opportunity to choose both an affordable and functional phone and a flagship equipped with the latest technology. In addition to the global one, the company has also achieved success in the domestic Chinese market, occupying second position here in terms of the volume of devices sold.
Today, Lenovo is included in the category of “Best Chinese Smartphone Brands” due to not only the price differentiation of their products but also due to the quality they provide to the customers. An example of such a device would be the Vibe Shot model, powered by Snapdragon processor 615, which has a powerful 16-megapixel camera with six lenses, supporting 2 SIM cards. The device has many advantages - and that is why it is in high demand to this day.
2.Huawei
A company that has long been known throughout the world, occupying the third position in terms of volume of products sold, is Huawei, which began its expansion outside the Middle Kingdom quite a long time ago. Gadgets produced under this brand cannot be called simple copies of products from Samsung or Apple, but each model is designed individually. In addition to exclusive design, the company can be proud of its models. For example, the P8 line of flagships is not only “cool” characteristics (1920 x 1080 pixel display, HiSilicon Kirin 930 processor with 8 cores, 3 GB of RAM), but also a stylish metal case, protected from shocks and other damage. Reviews show that it is really not so easy to damage it.
This model, like the rest of the company's products, looks and functions at the highest level, due to which we can expect increased demand for it from buyers. We can observe it in different countries peace.
1. Xiaomi
Finally, one of the most talked about companies in the world, which has created a kind of market revolution, is Xiaomi, which can definitely be counted among the famous Chinese smartphone brands. Whatever they call it - “Apple killer”, “the second Apple” and so on, and all this is about one company that began its activities only in 2010. What is so outstanding that this brand can offer the buyer?
Firstly, these are devices similar in appearance to Apple devices. They have a glossy shine, the same smoothed shapes, and an attractive metal body. Secondly, the similarities can be seen in the user interface thanks to the variation developed by Xiaomi operating system Android, which is called MiUI. The design of this shell uses the same techniques used by Apple on its iOS 8 - gradients, matte transitions, bright colors.
Finally, thirdly, buyers receive advanced technical equipment. It is expressed in the powerful, reliable hardware of each gadget, which allows you to perform its functions without hitches.
Due to the fact that the brand has become quite popular, the cost of devices produced under it has risen sharply, about which Xiaomi fans began to complain en masse in reviews. But, despite this, the company clearly ranks first in popularity among phone manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom.
conclusions
Yes, indeed, some are engaged in producing low-quality copies, fakes of devices that begin to “glitch” after the first launch, or even refuse to work at all. However, the participants in our rating are responsible manufacturers trying to improve the quality of their products. Therefore, if you need an inexpensive but functional smartphone, we recommend that you take a closer look: what if you like something!
Gone are the days when the inscription “Made in China” caused a negative reaction from the buyer. Current Chinese smartphones have improved so much that they can easily compete with such giants of the telephone industry as Samsung, Apple, Sony and LG. This fact is eloquently evidenced by the rankings of global smartphone sales in 2017, where Huawei, Orro and Xiaomi are literally on the heels of the best existing brands. Yes, cheap, low-end Chinese smartphones continue to go on sale, but high-quality devices with first-class firmware and excellent technical characteristics have also appeared. This article offers a rating of Chinese smartphone manufacturers in 2017, the best brands offering the buyer powerful but affordable products. The list of manufacturers is ranked based on world sales statistics, ratings of product quality analysis portals and user reviews.
Asus smartphones
The company made its mark on the electronics market in 2017 with several successful models of tablets, communicators and smartphones. Asus products are characterized by high quality parts, bright design and proprietary software. ASUS's reputation is well deserved. Most fans of the brand are well aware of the ZenFone line of smart smartphones - stylish, ergonomic devices with good technical characteristics and an affordable price.
Product advantages: ergonomic body; high-quality assembly and functionality; excellent color rendition and HD screen resolution; fairly powerful processors with 4 and 8 cores; reliable operation of Android OS; stylish design even for budget models; dual camera for fashion smartphones; deep sound; capacious battery.
Shortcomings: low performance of a significant part of devices.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $720.
OnePlus smartphones
OnePlus is a subsidiary of Oppo. This is one of the few companies whose activities consist of the development and production exclusively of smartphones. OnePlus products are distinguished from competitors' products by their high technical characteristics and low cost. The company created its first smartphone in 2013 as a “flagship smartphone killer,” reducing its cost by half. In 2015, this device was withdrawn from sale due to its developers violating Micromax Mobile's exclusive rights to the CyanogenMod shell in South Asia. After which OnePlus created its own OxygenOS firmware and resumed production of smartphones with flagship characteristics and a budget price.
Product advantages: elegant appearance; high-quality display; Qualcomm processors; first-class materials and excellent assembly; thoughtful and convenient OxygenOS firmware; high-quality sound; fast firmware update; good battery life; Well, the cost of the devices is very low.
Shortcomings: average camera quality; lack of a memory card slot and wireless charging support.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $570.
Lenovo has not been striving to become leaders for a long time, since it has a reputation as “good China.” Being a well-known and trusted brand, the company quietly produces and sells its products without resorting to noisy advertising. Among the cardinal changes in the company's policy, one can note the buyout of Motorola, its renaming to Moto and the presentation of the ZUK sub-brand. Lenovo now offers the consumer the Vibe line (with an inexpensive K series), the lineup Moto (with reasonable prices and high quality) and ZUK (cheap smartphones with flagship hardware).
Product advantages: availability of devices in different price categories; variety of firmware; Recovery mode; screen with high contrast and clear images; powerful processors; excellent quality of materials; ergonomics of devices; convenience and durability of use.
Shortcomings: complexity of firmware and driver installation at home; Incorrect firmware can programmatically “kill” a smartphone.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $270.
Smartphones Coolpad
Having started its activities with production computer equipment back in 1993, the Chinese company Coolpad switched to creating tablets and computers, and for many years fought for survival in this market. As of 2017, the company has several lines of smartphones in its arsenal and is included in the ranking of the best Chinese manufacturers. Coolpad enjoys great popularity mainly in its homeland, significantly inferior to Huawei, Vivo and Oppo. Experts find it difficult to explain this phenomenon, since tests and reviews did not find any critical flaws in Coolpad smartphones.
Product advantages: elegant body and minimal device thickness; original design; high-quality assembly that does not cause any complaints; rich software; moderate cost of devices.
Shortcomings: they do not provide anything new, they are typical devices with a modest processor.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $410.
Meizu smartphones
The popularity of the Meizu brand is maintained thanks to a well-constructed advertising campaign. The manufacturer, which began with the production of MP3 and MP4 players, this year managed to enter the top ten most popular smartphone manufacturers of 2017. Today, Meizu is one of the main suppliers of functional and inexpensive smartphones to the world market. Meizu's close collaboration between the company's hardware and software teams allows it to quickly create innovations that are useful to users.
Product advantages: Beautiful design and thoughtful device interface; metal cases; own FlymeOS shell; excellent software localization; performance; good batteries; attractive price.
Shortcomings: MediaTek processors; rare Android update.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $400.
ZTE smartphones
The ZTE brand has recently been moving more and more confidently in the rankings of the best Chinese smartphone manufacturers. How does he do this? The answer is simple - hard work to improve products and a loyal pricing policy. ZTE smartphones are high-quality devices with an original design that sets them apart from the crowd of similar devices. The budget Blade line is represented by a large number of models. The flagship and mid-range segments are divided between the Nubia (stylish design) and Axon (high-quality sound) lines. The main emphasis in their ZTE smartphones does it at speed mobile internet, gesture control and music functionality.
Product advantages: continuous implementation innovative technologies; lightweight shockproof gadget cases; displays with good viewing angles and rich colors; capacious rechargeable batteries; functionality; low price.
Shortcomings: Product quality is below average and requires significant improvement.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $400.
The LeEco company (before rebranding - LeTV) is better known to the world community as a video streaming service and TV manufacturer. LeEco Group is developing its own ecosystem of online services, and is more interested in selling content rather than individual devices. Thanks to this, the manufacturer can sell phones at ridiculously low prices. The company is popular in China, but an attempt to “capture” the US market led LeEco to the brink of bankruptcy. Although the situation of LeEco Group today raises some concerns, this has not affected the smartphones already released by the manufacturer.
Product advantages: wide range of models; durable all-metal smartphone cases; efficient processors; presence of its own shell; multifunctionality; Great performance at a reasonable price.
Shortcomings: no standard audio output; Comes with Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-installed.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $300.
Vivo smartphones
The young Chinese brand Vivo (a sub-brand of VVK Electronics) is considered one of the fastest growing smartphone manufacturers. The company is actively seeking to popularize its products. advertising campaign. Vivo gadgets are advertised on television and radio, and billboards are full of their images. To promote its products, Vivo collaborates with the 20th Century film studio and the MTV music channel. In June this year, the company entered into an agreement with FIFA, according to which it will become the official sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. In the CIS countries, buyers are practically unfamiliar with Vivo smartphones, since the company’s main sales market is Southeast Asia. Cell phones Vivo is divided into the following segments: top-end smartphones and camera phones, budget devices and mid-range gadgets.
Product advantages: aesthetic design; excellent quality assemblies; extensive functionality; branded Funtouch shell.
Shortcomings: too expensive, for smartphones from a little-known Chinese manufacturer.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $470.
Xiaomi smartphones
The flagship smartphone Mi6, as well as numerous budget models, helped the Chinese brand Xiaomi return to the top five leaders in the global market. The main feature of the company remains the abundance of models, which it churns out with enviable consistency. There is an opinion that the popularity of Xiaomi is caused by affordable prices, in fact, the brand was glorified by the powerful hardware installed even in the cheapest gadgets. The secret to low cost Xiaomi smartphones is simple - for the manufacturer they are not a direct source of income, but only a platform for promoting services that bring the main income to the company.
Product advantages: a large number of models; large amounts of RAM; current platform from Qualcomm; excellent autonomy; the thickness and dimensions of smartphones are within reasonable limits, despite powerful batteries; high resolution cameras; two slots for SIM cards; optimal price/quality solution; proprietary MIUI shell; are part of the Xiaomi smart home ecosystem.
Shortcomings: lack of unique “chips”; problems with international firmware.
Fgagman 2017 – Mi6. Approximate cost – $450.
Oppo smartphones
Oppo is a relatively young company, but has already become one of the top five leaders in the global smartphone sales market. The company tries to compete with competitors by producing high-tech devices. Oppo's focus on the fast-growing markets of Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia has allowed the company to increase its sales by 50%. Oppo smartphones are popular due to high quality, power and fairly low cost.
Product advantages: wide range of mobile devices; case and interface design; excellent build quality; bright and vibrant displays; Qualcomm Snapdragon processors; excellent sound on external speakers and headsets; maintaining close relationships with users and developers for feedback in order to further improve the product.
Shortcomings: The firmware, although stable, is not without minor bugs.
Fgagman 2017 Approximate cost – $550.
