Phones from China have not been associated with a second-rate product for a long time, in which all the components are inferior to those of the western ones. Thanks to the efforts of companies like Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu and Honor, you can buy a good Chinese smartphone for relatively little money.

10. Meizu M6s 64GB (11,000 - 16,340)

This model was introduced by Meizu in early 2018. It has a 5.7-inch IPS display, which is especially notable for its extremely narrow bezels. In addition, it has an aspect ratio of 2 to 1. Cameras of stars from the sky are not enough, but with good lighting they work pretty well. Well, the processor Samsung Exynos The 7872 and 3GB of RAM are enough for all day to day tasks.

Meizu M6s 64GB smartphone can be bought in different color options

Flaws:

• there is no NFC and USB Type-C module;
• far from the most best system Flyme OS;
• the brightness of the screen is not too high.

9. Honor 9 Lite 32GB (10,499 - 15,740.00)

This Chinese smartphone model has many positive feedback. It is most often praised for its bright 5.65-inch screen with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. The processor is the proprietary development of Huawei - Kirin 659. Also, the advantages include a beautiful design and good body materials.

Honor is an offshoot of Huawei, which decided to make a more youthful and euphonious name for Western audiences.

The back of the phone is made of glass, so all chips and scratches are visible on it

Flaws:

• the back cover collects prints too quickly;
• the picture quality of the main camera could be better.

8.Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB (9 250 - 16 490)

Xiaomi is one of the most beloved Chinese smartphone manufacturers in the CIS countries. AND Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB clearly shows the reason for this popularity. This is one of the most inexpensive frameless phones, which, in addition, has a relatively good filling. The advantage of this model is the large 5.99-inch screen with a huge resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels. Another nice bonus is the proven Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8-core processor.

The battery of the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB smartphone is capacious - 4000 mAh, but not removable

Flaws:

• there is no NFC module (as in most other Xiaomi models);
• the camera takes good pictures only in good lighting conditions.

Read also which smartphones were included in the top 5 of the most budgetary ones:

7.Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 64GB (9999 - 15990)

Well, this copy bears the well-deserved title of the most popular smartphone from Xiaomi. And all thanks to good performance, a bright screen, a capacitive battery and an adequate price. With moderate use of the phone, the charging is more than enough for several days. This indicator is achieved thanks to the latter Android version 8.1 and a 4,000 mAh battery. Well, a combination of Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and 4GB of RAM is enough for all your daily tasks.

The body of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 64GB is made of aluminum

Flaws:

• no NFC module;
• there are performance problems in demanding games;
• there is no USB Type-C.

6.Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6 / 64GB (23,590 - 29,000)

This novelty went on sale at the beginning of this summer. The biggest advantage of the device is the use in the architecture of the flagship model of Qualcomm processors - Snapdragon 845 with the graphics accelerator Adreno 630. Also, the NFC module is built here, which is so loved by many.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S 6 / 64GB boasts a stylish frameless design and excellent ergonomics, it is pleasant to hold in your hands

Disadvantages: There are problems with the face unlock function.

5.Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6 / 64GB (18 900 - 24 600)

There is never too much Xiaomi. Especially when it comes to Pocophone. This is probably the cheapest smartphone with an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on board. WITH by Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6 / 64GB the Chinese company broke the stereotype that only expensive flagship models can have such a processor. Other advantages of the device include a fairly capacitive battery (4000 mAh), 6 GB of RAM and a heat pipe for cooling the processor.

Despite the presence of drawbacks, reviews of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6 / 64GB smartphone are mostly positive.

Flaws:

• rustic plastic body;
• lack of NFC;
• not the best front camera.

4. OnePlus 6 6 / 64GB (28 680 - 41 550)

OnePlus 6 6 / 64GB is another competitor of branded flagships that came to us from China. It boasts very good sales and an overwhelming number of positive reviews. Buyers note the excellent quality of the 6.26-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2280 × 1080. The bezels of this device are very narrow, which improves the already prestigious look of the phone. The camera takes very decent pictures both during the day and in low light conditions.

OnePlus 6 6 / 64GB battery capacity is only 3300 mAh

Flaws:

• easily soiled glass case;
• poorly performing HDR shooting mode.

3. Honor View 10 128GB (24,000 - 35,150)

The flagship from Honor went on sale at the beginning of the year and was able to win the love of the public in no time. And this is not surprising, because the smartphone has a high-quality dual camera, stylish design and enviable performance (6 GB of RAM and HiSilicon Kirin 970). With all this, his price is quite modest.

Honor View 10 128GB is made in the spirit of modern trends and will delight with minimal frames

Flaws:

• not too long battery life;
• there is no moisture protection and optical stabilization.

2.Huawei P20 Pro (44 540 - 51 950)

This is best device by Huawei. The narrow-bezel phone has a high-quality AMOLED screen, an 8-core Kirin 970 processor, 6 GB of RAM and a 4,000 mAh battery. The main feature of the smartphone is a triple camera from the German manufacturer Leica. According to statistics from the DxOMark website, this phone has the best camera of all mobile devices(including iPhone XS Max).

Huawei P20 Pro - premium smartphone

Flaws:

• rejection of the headphone jack and microSD slot;
• quite high price.

1. Xiaomi Mi 8 6 / 128GB (24 550 - 30 990)

Probably one of the most powerful yet inexpensive Chinese phones. It ranks 3rd in the AnTuTu ranking in terms of performance, but at the same time it costs much less flagships from other companies. The dual main camera is equipped with Sony IMX363 and Samsung S5K3M3 modules, thanks to which you get pretty good pictures. Overall, this is an extremely good device with an unusually low price for its performance.

Xiaomi Mi 8 6 / 128GB - smartphone dedicated to the eighth anniversary of the company

Flaws:

• copying the design of the iPhone X;
• weak video stabilization at 4K shooting;
• lack of stereo speakers.

See also our next pick of the best smartphones of 2018:

The difference between Western and Chinese flagships is blurring more and more every year. All that remains is to get rid of the prejudice that chinese phones necessarily something worse than the models of the promoted brands.

Technology

To date, 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 are incredibly popular today not only in the Middle Kingdom, but also in India, Europe and even the United States.

There are many good models, and every year such companies as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and Meizu release more and more interesting and attractive smartphones.

In this list, you can find out about the best Chinese smartphones to date, as well as familiarize yourself with smartphone models that are also worthy of attention.

Read also:At what age should you give a smartphone to a child and should you do it at all?

If you have a favorite Chinese smartphone that is not on this list, write about it in the comments.

Ranking the top 10 best Chinese smartphones

1. OnePlus 3T

OnePlus always pleases its fans with high-quality smartphones that may well compete with the best models from Samsung and Apple, while their cost is much less.

More recently, the company introduced the OnePlus 3, and after a little more time, it released an excellent improved version of its smartphone called the OnePlus 3T. Below you can find out about the newest device from OnePlus.

This powerful smartphone boasts incredible performance, an excellent camera and a decent battery.

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

Main camera: 16 MP

Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3400mAh

Weight: 158g

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 protection from water and a frameless display.

However, if you do not compare this phone with the flagships from the same Samsung, then it can be considered an excellent device (especially considering that it costs several hundred dollars less). It works smartly, looks quite decent, it is very convenient to hold it in your hand and use it.

This is a very balanced smartphone. It costs more than 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: 153g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.10x154.20x7.25 mm

Review of quality Chinese smartphone OnePlus 5

Chinese smartphones with a good camera

3. ZTE Nubia Z17

This smartphone primarily attracts with its design. It's 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 does not bite, then it can be considered almost perfect. Is that 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: 2950mAh

Weight: 155g

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. Despite the fact that this smartphone appeared on the market last 2016, it is still relevant today. Here is still the same frameless high-quality display, great sound, good cameras and great design. The body is completely made of metal. Very decent 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 (slot combo))

RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3000mAh

Weight: 162g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 72.30x151.80x7.50 mm

Also pay attention to the model ZTENubiaZ11MiniS.

Review of a good quality Chinese smartphone Nubia Z17

The best Chinese smartphones

5.Huawei Mate 9 and Mate 9 Pro

After failure Galaxy Note 7, users started looking for an alternative, and this model can be considered an excellent replacement for the flagship from Samsung. Phablet Huawei mate 9 Pro is packed full of useful functions and is equipped with good stuffing, 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 autonomy make this model one of the best on this moment.

The Mate 9 also stands out for its 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: 4000mAh

Weight: 169g

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: 4000mAh

Weight: 190g

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 models are great options. Both smartphones have excellent dual cameras, created in collaboration with Leica, which means that the pictures are just guaranteed to come 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: 3200mAh

Weight: 145g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 69.30x145.30x6.980 mm

CharacteristicsP10Plus:

Dual SIM support

Screen 5.5 "(2560x1440 resolution)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3750 mAh

Weight: 165g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 74.20x153.50x6.980 mm

Also take a look at the Honor 8 model.

Review of the Chinese smartphone 2017 Huawei P10 Plus

Which Chinese smartphones are better

7. Xiaomi Mi 6

It should be said right away that new smartphone from Xiaomi - an excellent device. It's incredibly fast, boasts great design and great cameras. Inside is a powerful processor and a more powerful battery than the previous model (Mi 5).

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

· Screen 5.15 "(resolution 1920х1080)

RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3350 mAh

Weight: 168g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 70.50x145.20x7.50 mm

Also pay attention to Xiaomi models Mi5, Mi5s and Mi5s Plus.

Review of the new Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Mi 6

8. ZUK Edge

ZUK is a subsidiary brand of Lenovo. The 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 consider 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: 3100mAh

Weight: 160g

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 efficient and boasts powerful battery, which significantly increases the operation of the device.

In addition, the smartphone is perfectly assembled using good materials. It is also worth noting that Xiaomi decided to present this model in several colors.

If we add the fact that the price for this device is very reasonable, then 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 (slot combo))

RAM: 3 GB

Battery: 4100mAh

Weight: 165g

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: great camera (the best of all Meizu devices), great sound, performance, bright display and much more. He may well 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: 3400mAh

Weight: 158g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.30x155.60x7.30 mm

Review of a good Chinese smartphone Meizu Pro 6 Plus

10 quality Chinese smartphones worthy of a mention

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: 5300mAh

Weight: 211g

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: 166g

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: 2950mAh

Weight: 143g

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: 3500mAh

Weight: 149g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 68.88x141.65x8.45 mm

ZTE Axon 7

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

Screen 5.5 "(2560x1440 resolution)

Main camera: 20 MP and front 8 MP

Internal memory: 64 GB (there is support for memory cards)

RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3250 mAh

Weight: 175g

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 (there is support for memory cards)

RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3630 mAh

Weight: 168g

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 (there is support for memory cards)

RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3000mAh

Weight: 145g

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 (there is support for memory cards)

RAM: 4 GB

Battery: 3000mAh

Weight: 148g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 73.20x150.40x7.60 mm

LeEco Le Max2

Characteristics:

Dual SIM support

Screen 5.7 "(2560x1440 resolution)

Main camera: 21 MP and front 8 MP

Internal memory: 64 GB (no memory card slot)

RAM: 6 GB

Battery: 3100mAh

Weight: 185g

Dimensions (WxHxT): 77.60x156.80x7.99 mm

To find good smartphone with decent characteristics within $ 100 only among the Chinese models. We offer you a selection, compiled taking into account current trends and user preferences in 2018. All devices are distinguished by relatively good performance, which will make it possible to work comfortably on the Internet and use all the capabilities of the Android system.

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Ulefone mix 2

The key advantages of the smartphone are a high-quality 5.7-inch bezel-less screen with HD + resolution, a 13MP + 5MP dual camera IMX135 and good performance. The device works under Android 7.0. Mix 2 is equipped with a 4-core chip, RAM 2 GB, 16 GB storage and 3300 mAh battery. Inexpensive smartphone with up-to-date filling and excellent build quality. Calling Ulefone a third-tier manufacturer is getting harder every year.

Price: $99.99

Cubot R11

This novelty went on sale in the spring. The R11 has a high-quality 5.5-inch HD + screen and a nice design. It should be noted that the color coverage is 90% NTSC, the brightness is 450 nits and the contrast ratio is 1300: 1 on the IPS-matrix. A 4-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of shared memory are responsible for the fast operation of the smartphone. Battery - 2700 mAh. Cameras: main dual 8 Mp + 2 Mp and front 5 Mp. The OS is installed. We especially focus on the latter: budget gadgets with newest version Android is not common yet.

Price: $94.99

Doogee X60L

The smartphone has balanced characteristics that allow you to comfortably play, surf the Internet and watch videos. Operates X60L running Android 7.0. The device has a 5.5-inch display with HD + resolution and IPS-matrix, a 4-core chip, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of shared memory, and a 3300 mAh battery. Also noteworthy is the main dual camera 13 MP + 5 MP and the front 8 MP. The company has once again proved that it can make very decent devices with a modest price tag.

Price: $99.99

Oukitel K5

A very good smartphone with a wonderful 5.7-inch HD + IPS-matrix screen and a large 4000 mAh battery. The K5 has a sleek design, dual cameras and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Responsible for performance is a quad-core chip, 2 GB of "RAM", a 16 GB drive. The operating system of the device is Android 7.0. For the money, the K5 is a very decent option.

Price: $99.99

Keecoo P11

The performance of the P11 in AnTuTu reaches 40,000 points - an excellent result for a budget employee. The speed of the device is provided by a 4-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of total. The screen of the device has a diagonal of 5.7 inches, matrix and HD + resolution. The battery capacity is 3080 mAh, Android 7.0 is installed out of the box. Also, the gadget is provided with 8 megapixel and 5 megapixel cameras, a fingerprint scanner and all modern interfaces.

Price: $89.99

HOMTOM S7

Leagoo M9

Bluboo S8 Lite

A simplified version of the previous successful S8 model, which is equipped with a 5.7-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1080 x 540 pixels, a quad-core chip, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. There are Sony 5MP + 3MP and 5MP cameras, as well as a good-capacity 3450 mAh battery. Out of the box, the smartphone comes with Android 7.0 operating system. By the way, the S8 Lite is very similar in design to the super popular Galaxy S8.

Price: $99.99

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M-Horse Pure 1

M-Horse Pure 1 stayed with us "for dessert". For its price, this device has an extremely impressive design. The young manufacturer attracts attention by releasing smartphones with low prices and quite good specifications. Pure 1 is equipped with a 5.7-inch HD + IPS screen, a 4-core chip, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB total memory and a 4350 mAh battery. At the same time, let's not forget about the main camera 8 Mp + 2 Mp and the front 5 Mp + 2 Mp. The device runs on Android 7.0 OS.

Price: $103.99

Conclusion

The rating contains only current smartphones of 2018 with screens of a new type - p. The performance is almost at the same level for everyone, but there are a couple of particularly interesting models from HOMTOM and M-Horse that received more memory.

Other models can boast of their own advantages - like proprietary Sony cameras or a relatively large battery capacity. Each of the smartphones presented in the top is different in that it gives the user much more options than you can imagine looking at the price tag.

Chinese smartphones continue to conquer the consumer market, strengthening their financial well-being and credibility in the eyes of ordinary buyers. If a few years ago, most users considered gadgets from China with some caution, today there is no doubt about the quality of Asian devices. The difficulty lies only in the right choice, which is due to their development and regular updating of various segments. Consider the rating of the best Chinese smartphones in 2018, both among budget devices and in terms of price / quality ratio.

Best low-cost Chinese smartphones

Opens our top Chinese smartphones Xiaomi Redmi 5 equipped with a passable camera and good battery... The appearance of the model corresponds to the latest fashion trends - the body is elongated, narrow frames, plastic strips above and below. It is worth saying that the aspect ratio of the fresh smartphone is 18: 9. For the manufacture of the budget device, the developers used very high quality materials: the device looks clean, there are no fingerprints left. The package includes a nice silicone case, a special nail for ejecting a SIM card, USB cable, Charger 5V / 2A. There is a simple LED. It is worth saying that the developers also worked hard on the characteristics - a powerful chipset, a responsive fingerprint scanner, an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, 3 GB of RAM. At the same time, the company offers another type of Redmi 5 2GB of RAM + 32GB of internal memory. But, based on customer reviews, there is no particular need to overpay for 1 gigabyte of "RAM". Unfortunately, there are no cool "goodies". There is no NFC, the Wi-Fi module is weak. Nevertheless, the gadget can be used as a control panel, since there is an infrared transmitter.

pros

• stylish design;
• good main camera;
• high-quality 5.7-inch screen;
• good build;
• several configurations.

Minuses

• front-camera;
• applications cannot be installed on additional memory.

Huawei continues to delight users with chic smartphones that have both a loyal price and chic features. A vivid confirmation of this is inexpensive smartphone from a Chinese manufacturer dubbed Huawei P smart. The model is equipped with a widescreen (5.65-inches). The display alone takes up 75% of the free space. In this case, the device has an 8-core Kirin 659 chip and 3 gigabytes of "RAM". These parameters are quite enough for the use of demanding games and the simultaneous use of several applications. The high-aperture lens and dual cameras guarantee normal shots even in low light conditions. The front camera provides portrait mode shooting. It is convenient to take selfies, because the gadget supports age detection. The OS is pure Android 8.0 Oreo.

pros

• good quality of shooting;
• normal sound;
• large screen;
• good processor;
• high-quality operating system.

Minuses

• outwardly strongly resembles Honor 7X;
• battery capacity.

Choosing between the best Chinese budget smartphones, more and more ordinary buyers are choosing the Meizu M6s. The novelty of 2018 has lost the proprietary mBack key, but retained the symmetrical arrangement of the sensors with the camera. The sensor works stably, responds well even to touches with wet fingers. In this case, the sensitivity can be adjusted. The 5.7-inch IPS screen with good resolution HD +. Additionally, the developers have equipped the device protective glass and an oleophobic coating of the matrix. Therefore, the device has a good service life. The appearance is perfectly complemented by the rounded corners of the screen. Speaking of hardware, it should be said that in recent years the company has released devices based on MediaTek chipsets, which are definitely weaker than Qualcomm. Fortunately, the M6s received a SoC from Samsung. Chances are good that given processor is more productive than Snapdragon 625. As for new technologies, here we can only highlight Wi-Fi availability 5 GHz. The gadget runs on Android 7.0.

pros

• high-quality display;
• Wi-Fi 5 GHz;
• promising processor;
• good resolution;
• good sound;
• reliability.

Minuses

• for that kind of money, no.

If you want to buy an inexpensive Chinese smartphone, check out the Honor 9 lite. Of course, like the others budget counterparts, the device is devoid of "excess sugar", but is not inferior to many premium devices in image quality, stability and power. The gadget has a beautiful display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. In addition to the FullView display, it attracts the cool Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS and the 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip. Despite the good modules, the device weighs 149 grams. In addition, front and rear 2.5D glass protection is provided. The set includes a clip case, a cover. Considering the cost of the device, no obvious shortcomings were found. However, many users complain about poor headphone sound quality and short battery life.

pros

• good cameras: front, main;
• productive chip;
• protective glasses;
• price.

Minuses

• sound;
• battery.

The best low-cost Chinese smartphone of 2018 - Xiaomi mi a1, equipped with an NFC interface, good cameras and a fashionable display. Many people call the device the twin Mi5X. You can really distinguish a novelty only by the presence of the symbols “ Android One". Besides, appearance has not changed much: whole metal case, arched antenna leads, a bright 5.5-inch FullHD screen covered with Corning Gorilla Glass. In the middle is a responsive fingerprint scanner, and on top is an infrared port that allows you to use your smartphone to control household appliances... As for the characteristics, there are obvious differences from its predecessor: the Snapdragon 625 processor, 4 gigabytes of "RAM", 64 gigabytes of internal memory. Unfortunately, not installed very well capacious battery due to the slim body. Nevertheless, the 3080 mAh battery is enough for 24 hours of use. The main advantage of the model is the wide-angle dual camera: f / 2.2 aperture, f / 2.6 telephoto lens. The specified product has a 10x zoom, which provides high quality photos and videos.

pros

• stylish design;
• high-quality coverage;
• functionality;
• powerful chip;
• the amount of memory, both built-in and RAM;
• dual camera.

Minuses

• appearance is identical to Mi5X;
• the battery capacity is small.

Top 5 best Chinese smartphones

Still, it would seem, quite recently, Huawei has amazed the public with the Mate 10, as news of the emergence of a new Chinese smartphone with artificial intelligence, Honor 10. This is a model with a good dual camera, a large display and many innovative features. Powered by a Kirin 970 processor, supplemented with 4 gigabytes of "RAM". These parameters are sufficient for using the latest games. In addition, the developers have taken care of the presence of a gorgeous 20 megapixel camera. The battery capacity is 3750mAh, but many users worry that the battery life will not be enough for watching 4K videos and playing games. A processor that is really too powerful can be demanding, however, as well as a large screen. Well, we can only hope that the "sensational" model will meet the expectations of fans of the already branded manufacturer of Chinese smartphones.

pros

• dual camera at 20 and 16 MP;
• good processor;
• large display;
• resolution 2160x1080;
• video accelerator Mali-G72;
• data transfer rate 1.2 Gbps;
• fast charging SuperCharge.

Minuses

• battery capacity taking into account performance.

If you are interested in a Chinese smartphone with a good camera, pay attention to the Meizu 15 model, which received a 20-megapixel front camera. It is already known that this device will be produced in three modifications. Older models will get 6 GB of RAM and a 6-inch widescreen. The light version will be equipped with a 5.5-inch display. At the beginning of the year it was reported that regardless of the configuration, a powerful Snapdragon 660 chip will be used. But, as it turned out, the Meizu 15 Plus will receive the Exynos 8895 from Samsung. In this case, you can count on amazing performance. However, there is nothing to worry about, because Meizu always equips its devices with a good battery. This model is no exception. It is worth adding that all Meizu 15s have NFC.

pros

• great camera;
• Beautiful design;
• capacious battery;
• 3 types of configurations;
• large screen;
• cool processor;
• permission;
• NFC module.

Minuses

• not found at the moment.

Speaking of the best Chinese smartphones, the Oneplus 5T cannot be ignored. As expected, the new product received a 6-inch screen with Full HD + resolution. It has amazing color reproduction, which is due to the presence of the Optic AMOLED matrix. Although the manufacturer equipped the device protective film, you should take care of additional protection, and remove it. Based on customer reviews, it is very easy to scratch. Speaking of hardware specs, the device is stable and fast on Android 7.1. Even under heavy load, the model does not heat up and has a long service life. The 3300 mAh battery is enough for 11-12 hours of phone use. Unfortunately, there is no moisture protection, there is no radio, the metal case is not very comfortable. This is a Chinese smartphone with the best sound... The external speaker is implemented almost perfectly: loud, the sound is clear, the equalizer is well thought out. It is also attracted by the wide-angle optics of 20 megapixels.

pros

• charging lasts an hour;
• good screen with current resolution;
• interesting software;
• quality of cameras;
• great sound;
• face unlocking;
• fast charging.

Minuses

• Android 7.1;
• not too capacious battery.

We are talking about an excellent Chinese smartphone in 2018, which runs on the proprietary Kirin 659 processor. In addition to the chip of its own production, the developers did not spare the investment to install a high-quality display (5.84 inches) with an aspect ratio of 19: 9. As a result, the non-standard resolution is 1080 x 2280 pixels. The peculiarity of the novelty lies in the famous cut, which users call "monobrow". In fact, the design is unique and very beautiful. If a few years ago developers were inspired by Apple solutions, today they are an example to follow. The 2018 smartphone has an ideal price / quality ratio. It has a powerful dual camera, a durable glass and metal body. Available 64 gigabytes of internal memory, which can be expanded through the memory card slot up to 254 gigabytes. Wherein " mobile computer»Works on the basis of an improved operating system Android 8.0 Oreo.