Today, Chinese digital technology is becoming more and more popular, especially for mobile devices - phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops and so on. On the shelves of the respective stores you can find a significant range of these products. Many consumers prefer Chinese-made smartphones, primarily due to the fact that they are characterized by low cost and advanced functionality.
Nevertheless, choosing the most suitable model is not too easy to alleviate this problem, we decided to make a rating of the best quality Chinese smartphones in 2019. However, before proceeding to a direct analysis of the useful qualities of the models selected for the review, let's figure out what to look for when buying these devices. Perhaps, we will begin with this.
Summary of the rating:
How to choose a quality Chinese smartphone?
In principle, the rules for choosing a reliable Chinese smartphone are practically no different from buying similar products from other manufacturers. Mainly, you should pay attention to the processor, since the speed and performance of the device will directly depend on this element. It should immediately be noted that models equipped with processors of the Allwinner, Spreadtrum, Broadcom and Rockchip brands should not be preferred. The fact is that devices equipped with such parts are very cheap, but they just work worse than ever - slow, freezes periodically. In addition, no updates are released over time.
It is much better to give preference to smartphones with processors of more famous brands - MediaTek, Snapdragon and so on. They are regularly updated, characterized by high speed, good performance, which allows you to play demanding games, process photos and so on.
The next important parameter is the amount of RAM - this moment also seriously affects the speed of the smartphone. It is best to purchase a device that has as much RAM as possible. It must be remembered that this kind of memory is spent not only on the work of various applications, but also spent directly on the operating system. The internal memory responds to the amount of data stored. Therefore, the larger it is, the better, although most modern smartphones can compensate for the lack of internal memory by additionally installing a microSD flash card.
The size and type of display is also very important. No need to give preference to displays with a very large diagonal, since they are not too comfortable to hold in their hands, they can slip out and the like. It is best to pick up the device before buying it directly. If you can reach all points of the display with your thumb, this means that this screen size is the most suitable. Almost all modern smartphones, regardless of their country of manufacture, are equipped with a whole range of wireless connection modules, so we will not focus on them especially.
We’ll better turn to the battery capacity - this option provides the maximum duration of the gadget’s wireless operation. It is best to purchase devices with batteries whose capacity exceeds at least 3200 mAh. This will allow you to use your smartphone continuously for about 5-6 hours.
When choosing models to include in our review of the highest-quality Chinese smartphones, we were guided by all the above factors, and also relied on such points as the ratio of price and quality of products and user reviews. For each model, we tried to collect the maximum amount of information so that each reader was able to choose the best model for their capabilities and needs.
Cheapest quality devices
3. Xiaomi Redmi 4X 32GB
This brand has existed on the Russian market for several years now - domestic consumers have already become accustomed to its design and quite decent performance. The appearance of this model is quite calm and, as some users note, very ordinary. In total, products are sold in three color options - gold, black and pink. All the frames surrounding the display are quite thin, the case has smooth and pleasant to the touch fillets, the screen is reliably protected from possible damage with special Gorilla Glass 2.5D glass, and the front side of the case is made of reliable aluminum alloy, which has decent strength. There are no special recognizable features on this gadget. All control elements are located as standard - above the screen there is a speaker grill and a front camera, in the immediate vicinity of which light and proximity sensors are installed.
Under the display there are three touch-type keys - “Home”, “Back” and “Task Manager”. All of them are visible perfectly, they work instantly. The case is a monoblock, with a single removable tray of a combined type: there are two trays in it, one of which is used exclusively for a SIM card, the second can be designed for both a SIM card and a memory card. There are no sharp edges, so the smartphone fits very comfortably in your hand, the presence of roughness on the case prevents it from slipping out. The fingerprint scanner works quickly enough. The diagonal of the display is 5 inches with a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, so it is able to shoot video with the highest resolution of 1080p and a frame rate of up to 30 per minute.
Benefits:
- The hardware capabilities are enough to run even the most demanding games;
- Long battery life;
- Quite an acceptable cost.
Disadvantages:
- Missing NFC module;
- Wi-Fi is able to work in only one range.
2. Vivo Y81
It has small overall dimensions and weight, and users note its excellent elegance. Despite the fact that the appearance is a bit commonplace, but the assembly is characterized by excellent quality, all the frames are quite narrow, including the upper one, which has a special notch for the earpiece and front camera. Despite the insignificant dimensions of this recess, the manufacturer was able to install several basic sensors there, which make it possible to ensure maximum convenience with this phone. The right and left frames are slightly different in width, but this is noticeable only with a closer look at the gadget. The display is covered with a protective glass with a special oleophobic coating, which reliably protects the screen from fingerprints.
The diagonal of the screen is quite large - 6.22 inches, but this does not mean that the manufacturers turned out to be a large device. From the point of view of current trends, it refers to medium-sized devices.The screen resolution is 1520x720 pixels - slightly less than the classic Full HD, but also quite worthy, besides, this moment can significantly reduce battery power consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. Behind the camera peephole protrudes from outside the housing literally half a millimeter. The body is entirely made of high-quality plastic, equipped with stiffeners. You can simultaneously insert two SIM cards and a memory card into the slot, which is quite convenient. The main element here is the MediaTek processor, which is characterized by excellent performance. One battery charge is enough for about two days of not too active use of the smartphone.
Benefits:
- High-quality display that saves energy;
- Decent performance indicators of the device;
- Camera resolution allows you to get very high definition pictures;
- The face recognition function has been carefully thought out;
- There are three slots - two for SIM cards and one for a memory card;
- Both SIM cards can function simultaneously.
Disadvantages:
- There is no fingerprint scanner;
- The quality of the multimedia speaker is poor.
1. Xiaomi Redmi 6A
In terms of appearance, this product is a typical representative of its brand - the front panel is reliably protected by special glass, the corners of the display and the case are slightly rounded. The back cover is made of durable plastic with stiffeners, which has a matte finish that reliably protects the smartphone from slipping out of hands. The external speaker mesh is made of stainless metal and is located on the back of the case. The smartphone is sold in four color options - gray, blue, gold and pink. The location of the control elements is also standard: on the right you can find the rocker, adjusting the volume and the power button, and on the left side there are trays. One of them is designed to install only a SIM card, the second is for a SIM card and memory card. Manufacturers have provided a moment that allows you to use two SIM cards and a flash card at once. Overall dimensions are insignificant - 147.5x71.5x8.3 mm with a mass of 145 grams.
The screen is characterized by excellent detail, viewing angles are relatively wide, a protective glass and an oleophobic coating are provided, which does not prevent the occurrence of fingerprints on the display and the accumulation of dirt. The width of the frames is small. The color reproduction is excellent, the colors are not distorted at all. The capacity of a non-removable lithium-ion battery is 3000 mAh, and this parameter is enough for about 9 hours of continuous operation. Also here is a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 processor with a maximum clock speed of 2 GHz. The amount of RAM is 2 GB, the internal can be 16 or 32 GB, depending on the modification of the smartphone. The main camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels, in the front camera this parameter is 5 megapixels, which is quite enough for shooting high-quality selfies.
Benefits:
- The optimal aspect ratio of the screen;
- The memory card has its own slot;
- When recording video in low light conditions, a noise reduction system is triggered;
- Decent battery capacity;
- High performance parameters;
- Decent amount of internal storage.
Disadvantages:
- The maximum brightness is not too big, so under direct sunlight it will not be so easy to see the image;
- Not provided infrared port;
- There is no quick charge function.
Mid-range smartphones
4. HUAWEI P Smart (2019)
In its range, this model deserves to occupy one of the leading places thanks in large part to its attractive design and good performance. The appearance of the developers really turned out quite interesting - the back panel is made in the form of a mirror surface with a play of light on a plastic cover.All the edges and angles are significantly smoothed out, so this device is very convenient and comfortable to hold in your hands. The assembly is characterized by excellent quality - no extraneous creaks, backlashes and other problems with the case were found. Overall dimensions are not very large - 155.2x73.4x7.95 mm with a weight of 160 grams. As a result, the device was not too heavy and relatively compact. On the front side, in addition to the display, you can find a camera, a speaker hidden behind a grill made of stainless steel. The sound is quite loud, so when talking, the interlocutor will be heard well.
There is a standard headphone and headset jack. Combined slot - designed for two SIM cards or one SIM card and flash drive. On the back side you can find a dual camera, a fingerprint scanner, a fairly bright LED flash. The display is capacitive, all frames are quite narrow, they are almost not noticeable during operation of the device. The diagonal of the screen is 6.21 inches, its resolution is 2340 × 1080 pixels. Viewing angles are wide, no color distortion is observed. The battery capacity is 3400 mAh, which allows you to actively use the gadget for a whole day. There is everything you need for wireless connections - modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, GPS and so on. There is 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which, combined with a powerful processor, provides excellent product performance.
Benefits:
- Interesting enough appearance;
- Good performance indicators of equipment;
- Wi-Fi module is able to work in two bands at once;
- A decent battery life.
Disadvantages:
- Not very high indicators of the maximum brightness of the device;
- The amount of RAM is small considering that the smartphone runs on the Android operating system
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
Initially, the developers of this smartphone model were guided in their plans for the products of the American company Apple - iPhone X. The back cover is made of high-quality aluminum alloy of low weight and good rigidity. The surface reliably resists scratches and fingerprints. On sale you can find three color versions of this product - in black, blue and pink. On the right side there is a rocker that controls the volume, the power button, on the opposite side you can find a tray for two SIM cards and one memory card, and one slot here is a hybrid type. The main camera here is dual, equipped with a bright LED flash, in the immediate vicinity there is a fingerprint scanner, which works very quickly. The overall dimensions of the products are 157.9x76.4x8.3 with a mass of 183 grams. In the hand, the model lies quite comfortably, does not slip out, you can reach anywhere on the screen with your finger.
The display diagonal is 6.26 inches with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels. This allows you to provide the highest possible clarity of the picture. The color rendition here is close to natural, and color distortion was not detected regardless of the viewing angle. As a protective coating, Gorilla Glass 2.5D glass is used, and it also has an oleophobic coating that protects the screen from fingerprints. There is support for multi-touch, providing recognition of up to 10 simultaneous touches. The smartphone has a rather powerful battery, the capacity of which is 4000 mAh, which allows you to use it without recharging for two days. The processor uses an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon microchip with a maximum clock frequency of 1.8 GHz. RAM is provided for 3 or 4 GB, depending on version, and the size of the internal drive is 32 or 64 GB.
Benefits:
- Very high iron performance;
- Decent display brightness;
- Good quality pictures and videos;
- Excellent sound clarity during playback;
- Long battery life.
Disadvantages:
- No support for NFC technology;
- For individual settings, there is a binding to the region of operation.
2. Xiaomi Mi A2
This smartphone does not stand out in the field of design compared to other models released by this company. However, there are still some differences, although it will be difficult to notice them right away: the case here is solid, made of a special aluminum alloy, and has a high level of strength. There are special slot-grooves that are designed for laying external antennas. The screen here is covered with a protective glass of the latest generation Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The assembly itself is characterized by excellent quality - the case of the device is excellent in strength, it is monolithic and strong, no squeaks and other extraneous sounds occur during compression. Aluminum has a rough coating, although it will still slip a little in the hands. It should be noted the insignificant thickness of the case. At the back there is a dual camera with LED flash, it is shifted closer to the left side, the fingerprint scanner is located in the center of the panel.
All control buttons are on one side, which is quite convenient, the keys are large, easily detected by touch, respond quickly and clearly, but you have to press them with some effort. The diagonal of the display is almost 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels. The width of the frames is insignificant - 3 mm from the sides, almost 1 cm from the top and bottom. There is a light sensor that allows you to adjust the brightness automatically to existing conditions. There is multi-touch, supporting up to 10 simultaneous touches. The screen is reliably protected from various scratches, has good anti-glare characteristics. The resolution of the main camera is 20 MPix, it has about the same operating modes as a professional camera. As the operating system, one of the latest versions of the Android platform is used here - 8.1, which is characterized by low resource requirements and decent performance.
Benefits:
- Excellent performance, which applies to fairly demanding games;
- Superior image quality on the main camera;
- The speed of the operating system.
Disadvantages:
- There is no memory card slot;
- A standard headphone jack is also not provided.
1. Motorola Moto Z 32GB
This device is quite different from the analogues that we have already considered in the framework of this review of the best Chinese smartphones. One of the main differences is the placement of the fingerprint scanner on the front panel, directly below the display. In order not to waste free space in vain, the developers decided to install two motion sensors and a pair of conversational microphones in the vicinity of it. Motion sensors allow you to turn on the display for just a few seconds to get information about the time, missed notifications, and so on. The fingerprint scanner has an unusual shape - a square with rounded corners, it works very quickly: just touch it, as the gadget will be unlocked. With the same targeted touch, you can lock it back. The speaker located directly above the screen has good clarity not only during a conversation, but also when recording multimedia files. Next to it there is an LED flash, a front camera and a light sensor.
The overall dimensions of the products are not very large - 153.3x75.3x5.2 with a weight of 136 grams. This device size allows you to reach anywhere on the screen. The diagonal of the display is only 5.5 inches, however it is carefully protected from external influences by the modern Gorilla Glass 4. The screen supports a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, so its clarity is at a fairly high level. Color reproduction is natural, viewing angles are wide, the picture will not be distorted even with a significant viewing angle.The products are based on the Android 6.0.1 operating system, the smartphone is equipped with a reliable and high-speed quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, which, in combination with the Adreno 530 graphics accelerator, can provide excellent product performance. Depending on the modification, there may be 32 or 64 GB of internal memory with 4 GB of RAM.
Benefits:
- Advanced features in order to make the functional side of the product wider;
- The software shell is flexible and easy to use;
- Excellent display clarity and natural color reproduction.
Disadvantages:
- It will be possible to expand the volume of the internal drive only due to the rejection of the second SIM card.
Costly Chinese smartphones
3. Honor Play
Like most smartphones manufactured by Chinese companies, the products of this brand were not particularly diverse in terms of design decisions. Therefore, consumers were pleasantly surprised when a rather interesting model went on sale, which looks very much like the Apple iPhone 7. The product has antenna wiring along the upper and lower borders, so it turned out to be a pretty modern gadget. The bends are smooth, the colors are unusual, the materials of the case are selected very high quality. As a result, we managed to get the most modern look of the device, which compares it not only from other models of this manufacturer, but also from most smartphones made in China. The device is available in black and red. It should be noted that the model is characterized by decent overall dimensions - 158x74x7.5 mm with a mass of 166 grams. However, the width allows you to provide the most comfortable grip.
The front side has an oleophobic coating, the back panel is made of high-quality metal. On the back there is a dual camera with a very bright flash, a fairly fast fingerprint scanner is located in the center, and with the front camera you can activate the face recognition function. The diagonal of the display is 6.3 inches, manufacturers provided a resolution of 2340 × 1080 pixels, which fully corresponds to the Full HD + format, viewing angles are very wide here. Brightness even withstands direct sunlight. There is a display with a capacity of 3750 mAh. This indicator will be enough to ensure the battery life of the smartphone for 11 hours. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels, the secondary camera has 2 megapixels, and the front camera also has 16 megapixels, so the selfies are very clear and high-quality, you can even blur the background. The camera is capable of shooting video with a resolution of 4K with a frame rate of up to 60 per second, a deceleration function is provided that increases the frame rate to 120 per second.
Benefits:
- Excellent screen quality, which also has thin frames;
- A decent amount of internal and RAM;
- Multifunctional fingerprint scanner;
- Superior build quality and beautiful appearance.
Disadvantages:
- Combo slot for SIM card and memory card.
2. Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Externally, this device is very similar to the previous generation model: all the edges are sloping, rounded, the back cover is made of aluminum, the main camera is dual, slightly protrudes from the panel, is shifted to the left side. The fingerprint scanner is located in the center, and the smartphone itself is quite similar to Apple products. Available exclusively in black. Overall dimensions are the following - 176.2x87.4x8 mm with a mass of 221 grams. At first glance, it might seem that the model turned out to be quite heavy, but it fits comfortably in your hand and will not slip out of it even if your hands are wet or even wet. All controls are on the right side, on the left there is only a tray for a SIM card and flash drive.The diagonal of the display is quite large - as much as 6.9 inches, and manufacturers equipped it with a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels, so the products are characterized by high definition images and the most natural color reproduction. There is also a protective glass, an oleophobic coating and provides simultaneous support for up to 10 touches.
In many ways, the decent weight of the gadget is explained by the significant battery capacity, which is 5500 mAh. The battery itself is non-removable, provides operation with a maximum load of the device for 17 hours. If necessary, you can even charge other gadgets. The smartphone runs on the basis of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor - this eight-core chipset provides the maximum speed of the device. In addition, the Adreno 509 hardware video accelerator is responsible for this. The RAM is 4 GB, the internal drive is 64 GB, and if you wish, it can be significantly expanded by installing a memory card up to 512 GB.
Benefits:
- Very large display diagonal;
- Significant battery capacity;
- All cameras are characterized by high resolution;
- Superior hardware performance.
Disadvantages:
- Due to the large size, it is not too convenient to reach the fingerprint scanner.
1. Honor 8X
The product is characterized by a rather bright design, which favorably distinguishes the device from other models included in our rating of high-quality Chinese smartphones. Despite the fact that it will cost not too expensive compared to the flagship gadgets, it looks much more expensive than its level. The smartphone turned out to be quite large and the creators weighing a lot. It is not too easy to hold it in one hand, however, it will not slip out, a special coating of the side metal frame is responsible for this. The case has very rounded corners. It is monoblock, so you can’t remove the battery yourself if necessary. The slot for SIM cards and a memory card is located on the left side, and you can change SIM cards and drives even when the device is running. The hardware buttons are quite large, feel good to the touch, have a somewhat harsh stroke. The smartphone is made in three color options - black, red and blue.
The display is covered with a protective glass Gorilla Glass 2.5D, its diagonal is 6.5 inches with a resolution of 2340 × 1080, the width of the frames on the sides is 3.5 mm, at the bottom of the screen is 6 mm, at the top - 4 mm. The front camera has a resolution of 16 megapixels and a rather bright flash based on the LED, so it will produce fairly clear pictures even if there is a lack of lighting. The main camera, as one would expect, is dual - 20 and 2 megapixels, it has a face recognition function. As the operating system, the Android 8 platform is used here, it has an unlock function on the face, and it can work even in absolute darkness. RAM in the gadget is 4 GB, the amount of internal storage is 64 or 128 GB - depending on the modification of the device.
Benefits:
- Interesting enough appearance;
- Decent battery life;
- It is possible to install two SIM cards and in addition to them a flash drive;
- High filling performance.
Disadvantages:
- Very large overall dimensions;
- When recording video, it is not always possible to ensure acceptable picture quality.
In conclusion, a useful video
Well, our review of the highest-quality Chinese smartphones that can only be found today on the shelves of Russian stores has come to a close. We hope that the rating turned out to be informative and useful for you. If you suddenly have any questions regarding this or that model you like, feel free to ask them in the comments to this article. We will quickly respond to them, collect additional information and provide it to you in the most accessible form.
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