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Best Chinese Smartphones 2016 - Compilation

Things made in China often carry a bad rap but are more affordable due to the low price and you can't deny that Chinese companies are strong and have picked up the pace lately when it comes to innovation.

Just look at the graph of the world's largest phone manufacturers last year, in 2015: 7 out of 10 companies are from China. This is no coincidence: the Chinese market has grown extremely fast, but there are also international buyers who have been able to appreciate the work done by Chinese Android phone manufacturers.

With rising stars like Xiaomi and Meizu working alongside giants like Lenovo and Huawei, there are quite a few interesting and new Chinese phones you should be aware of.

We have selected the best Chinese Android phones of 2016 according to TehnObzor, which are definitely worth your attention.

The best high-end Chinese smartphones of 2016

OnePlus 3 phone

OnePlus 3 price: $400

The OnePlus 3 is the first OnePlus phone that can truly feel complete: Gone are those experimental models, gone is the extremely annoying prompt system, and replaced everything with a new, wonderful phone that's well built.

The OnePlus 3 may not have any special features that make it unique, but it has all the same specs that $800 phones have for half the price.

Powered by a top Snapdragon 820 chip with a whopping 6GB of RAM, the OnePlus 3 is fast and has a well-functioning camera. It's hard to find a reason not to recommend it for the price, it's one of the best Chinese phones of 2016.

Huawei P9 price: $550

Huawei had phenomenal growth last year, becoming the world's third-largest phone maker, leaving giants like Samsung and Apple behind.

Huawei P9 was the company's top smartphone in 2016, bringing flagship specs and an innovative dual rear camera setup. The device received a metal design and great features.

But there are a couple of features: first of all, the Huawei user interface on top of Android, which is difficult for many to get used to. Then the camera has Leica lenses (no doubt Leica had a lot of input on the lenses) with modeling and a super wide aperture, F/1.1, but in reality it's a gimmick and the Huawei P9's camera is worse than the best camera phones this year.

However, if you are looking for the best Chinese smartphone of 2016 - regular size, then P9 offers the performance and good looks to meet all your requirements.

The Chinese phone Huawei P9 is also more affordable than Samsung and Apple, which is why it is on the list of Best Chinese Smartphones 2016.

Price ZTE Axon 7 and ZTE Axon 7 Mini: $400 and $300 (25,000 and 19,000 rubles)

ZTE is seriously thinking about entering the markets of the world, and this year the company introduced not one, but two best phones: the 5.5" ZTE Axon 7 and its slightly smaller sibling, the 5.2" Axon 7 Mini.

You can already buy the larger model for $400, a good price given the powerful specs of a Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, while the smaller ZTE Axon 7 Mini with the same specs costs just $300.

There is one important thing to consider when it comes to buying a ZTE Axon 7 or ZTE Axon 7 Mini: the Android skin that is used on both models is very different from most others and takes some getting used to.

The camera performance is slightly lower than the OnePlus 3, but still not bad compared to other smartphones.

The great feature of ZTE Axon 7 and ZTE Axon 7 Mini is the dual front speakers that produce clear and loud sound, great for YouTube and Facebook video addicts as well as those who listen to music through the speakers.

Meizu MX6 price: $300

Meizu MX6 is a slim and stylish phone made of aluminum at a competitive price compared to mainstream flagships.

However, for a Chinese phone, Meizu MX6 is not a cheap device, but there is a reason for this. The phone performs well, has a slick and stutter-free interface, and impressive battery life, but it's not particularly outstanding in terms of camera performance and has a few quirks in the menu system.

In addition, the supported 4G LTE networks are extremely limited, so there is a chance that the Meizu MX6 will only work on 3G networks in many countries.

However, in our opinion, this is one of the best phones in our selection - Best Chinese Smartphones 2016.

Huawei Honor 8 price: $400

5.2 » Huawei Honor 8, this is a really beautifully designed phone. It has a stylish glass construction with a metal frame, a quirky dual camera system and a pair of 12MP sensors, one of which is used primarily to collect color information and the other to collect brightness data.

It's amazing how this phone manages 9 hours of battery life in our test, more than any other flagship out of a 3000 mAh battery.

Sure, the Huawei Honor 8 skin on top of Android can take some getting used to, but it functions smoothly and the learning isn't as difficult as it might seem.

That's why Huawei Honor 8 is on our list - The Best Chinese Smartphones of 2016.

LeEco Le Pro 3 price: $400

LeEco is kind of like China's Netflix, except for making its own hardware special, the company has been making phones for the past few years.

The Le Pro 3 is the first phone to actually be available worldwide, and it's a big step for the company. So what makes the Le Pro 3 special?

That, of course, is the cost: $400, the LeEco Le Pro 3 is another phone that offers incredible specs for a reasonable price.

The phone is thin, stylish and looks very good. It's actually one of the first phones to feature Qualcomm's latest and most powerful chip: the Snapdragon 821, along with 4GB of RAM and a generous 64GB of storage.

Unfortunately, the Le Pro 3 fell victim to the trend, it doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack, you'll have to use your USB-C port to connect your headphones.

Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus price: $400

The Chinese company Xiaomi, the most talked about technological prodigy. Its phones usually offer great specs for little money, like the Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus, but they have very limited 4G LTE band support.

However, if you are interested in the Xiaomi ecosystem, its Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus will provide a lot of power in terms of adequate specification, at a very attractive price. It is also in our opinion one of the best phones in this selection - Best Chinese Smartphones 2016.

Best Chinese smartphones of 2016 budget class

Huawei Honor 5X price: $200

The Huawei Honor 5X is a stylish metal phone with a 5.5-inch 1080p display, a fingerprint scanner and a very decent Snapdragon 615 processor, at a very tempting price.

Its only downside is Huawei's somewhat quirky and slightly clunky UI, but other than that, the Huawei Honor 5X is a very nice looking device with a lot more style than other phones, it's affordable and definitely worth considering.

Xiaomi Mi Max price: $ 220 (14,000 rubles)

Xiaomi Mi Max is a gigantic 6.44-inch phone with a thin body and premium metal construction, a decent camera and very good performance.

All of the above is exactly what a certain group of people will undoubtedly appreciate. The large size of the smartphone allows you to pack a huge battery, resulting in impressive battery life.

So for whom is Xiaomi Mi Max will be quite suitable?

First of all, for those who appreciate good performance on the big screen, gamers and everyone else. But keep in mind that LTE connections are limited. Without a doubt, Xiaomi Mi Max deserves to be on our list - Best Chinese Smartphones 2016

Price Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro: $ 200 (12,000 rubles)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is often referred to as the pinnacle of Xiaomi's success. A 5.5-inch phablet with reasonably good build quality, MIUI-rich interface and decent specs at a cheap price.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro version of the phone also has a fingerprint scanner on the back, a lot of RAM and expandable memory.

Meizu M3 Note price: $180

Meizu M3 Note is a revisited and updated version of Meizu's already familiar design.

With a large and good-looking 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 pixel display and Meizu's traditional fast interface and well-performing camera, the Meizu M3 Note has everything you need out of the box.

Xiaomi Redmi 3s price: $140

Xiaomi Redmi 3s is the most affordable phone in the Xiaomi lineup. It stands out for its remarkable battery life, after all, there aren't many 5-inch phones on the market with a massive, 4100 mAh battery.

The Xiaomi Redmi 3s phone has an entry-level Snapdragon 430 processor, which ensures fast and smooth operation in daily activities. The camera is also on par with other devices in the same price range, providing very good detail and image quality.

Meizu m3 price: $150

The new Meizu m3 smartphone is a direct response to the stellar Xiaomi Redmi 3. The phone has everything it takes to be a worthy contender: at a similar price.

The Meizu m3 has a very refined and cute design, to which is added a fingerprint scanner (many Meizu phones don't have one), a Meizu user interface that works particularly well.

For quite some time now, most of us have not seen much difference between smartphones made in China and those made in Korea or Japan. The high-quality products of the Chinese giants of the mobile communications industry are confidently gaining global popularity, displacing competitors with their inexpensive and high-tech products. Given the unprecedented interest in gadgets from the Middle Kingdom, the readers are presented with a rating of the best Chinese smartphones in 2018 in different price categories, which have an optimal price-quality ratio.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Our rating is built in order - from simple to complex, and tenth place in the top 10 went to an excellent budget model - Xiaomi Redmi 4X (32 GB). The smartphone is assembled in a metal case, on the front panel of which there is a 5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. Redmi 4X has an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 with a clock speed of 1.4 GHz, for which 3 GB of RAM is allocated. With this chip, the smartphone is fast in operation and can handle most loads. The main camera of the phone with a resolution of 13 megapixels and aperture of f / 2 takes good photos in HDR mode, and a 5 megapixel front camera is provided for selfies and video calls. In addition, Redmi 4X has 2 SIM card slots, one of which is combined with a microSD memory card slot, there is an infrared port and FM radio, a fingerprint scanner and a powerful 4100 mAh battery.

Specifications

OS: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow - 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI V8.0-V8.2 shell;
Display: IPS, 5 inches, 1280×720 pixels;
Cameras: main 13 MP (f / 2, autofocus), front - 5 MP;
Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (1400 MHz);
Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 505;
Memory: operational - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
Battery: 4100 mAh (micro-USB).

pros

Compact and nimble, with a comfortable MIUI shell;
Good camera, 3 GB of RAM and a fingerprint scanner;
Infrared and good sound in headphones.

Minuses

Touch buttons do not light up.

In ninth place in the ranking is another model of this company, the same inexpensive - but a good smartphone with a large screen - Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus in an elegant case made of metal and polycarbonate. Its 6-inch IPS display from Tianma with a resolution of 2160×1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9 is covered with scratch-resistant 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. Redmi 5 Plus has a fairly powerful chipset for the budget segment based on an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 with a clock speed of 2000 MHz, and 4 GB of RAM is more than enough for its fast operation. The phone received good cameras of the OmniVision brand with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels, for which we fix weak software by installing a program like “Google camera”, or drivers from camera2api, which turn these photo modules into flagship-level cameras with digital video stabilization. And yet, a large budget smartphone with two SIM cards from Xiaomi works in LTE networks, has a fingerprint scanner and a powerful 4000 mAh battery with fast charging function, which is enough for 2 days of battery life of the gadget.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI V9 shell;
Display: IPS, 5.99 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main 12 MP f / 2, autofocus), front - 5 MP;

pros

Large widescreen display with high resolution;
Productive chip - Snapdragon 625 with 4 GB of RAM;
Excellent call quality and good sound.

Minuses

No stabilization for cameras and NFC module;
Combined slot for a memory card;
Poor sound quality when recording video.

The eighth step of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones went to Meizu M6 Note - a high-quality budget model assembled in a metal case with a Home button, combined with a fingerprint scanner, located under a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, and protected from scratches by 2.5D glass. The M6 Note has the same powerful processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 - as the previous device in the rating, hence its high speed both in the network - and in applications. But with the cameras here it is even more interesting: the main photo module is double, and consists of sensors with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels. The senior camera module - Sony IMX362 with aperture f/1.9, according to users, is considered the best in the mid-budget segment of smartphones. The front camera of the phone with a resolution of 16 megapixels and a relative aperture of f / 2 is also of a good level. From the functionality of the smartphone, it should be noted support for LTE networks of ten frequency bands, the presence of 2 slots for SIM cards, a fingerprint scanner and a 4000 mAh battery with a fast charge function, which is enough for 2 days of battery life of the device.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with FlyME 6.0 shell;
Display: IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 12 + 5 MP (f / 1.9), front - 16 MP;
Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (2000 MHz);
Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 506;
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
Battery: 4000 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, (micro-USB).

pros

High performance and convenient FlyME shell;
Excellent screen with realistic color reproduction and the presence of a fingerprint scanner;
Fast charging and two days of battery life.

Minuses

If worn without a film, the oleophobic coating is erased in 2 months;
The display and slippery case are scratched;
No NFC module.

ASUS ZenFone Max Plus

In seventh place in the ranking is a smartphone with two SIM cards, in a durable metal case - ASUS ZenFone Max Plus. The screen of the device is made using IPS technology, with a diagonal of 5.7 inches it has a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels and is protected from damage by 2.5D tempered glass. The model's chipset contains an 8-core processor - MediaTek MT6750 and a video accelerator - Mali-T860 MP2, which are allocated 4 GB of RAM. Thanks to this filling, ZenFone Max Plus is productive and fast in operation. The multimedia part of the cell phone is also of a decent level, since its main camera is dual of two high-quality sensors with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels, which take photos and videos of good quality. The front camera of the device is also 8 megapixels, its aperture is f / 2 and the viewing angle is 85 °. The smartphone works in LTE networks, has two slots for SIM cards, a fingerprint scanner and FM radio; and its 4130 mAh battery received a quick charge function.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with ZenUI 4.0 shell;
Display: IPS, 5.7 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 16 + 8 MP, front - 8 MP;
Processor: 8-core MediaTek MT6750 (1500 MHz);
Video processor: Mali-T860 MP2;
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 64 GB, slot for memory cards;
Battery: 4130 mAh, Fast charging, (micro-USB).

pros

Nice design, compact;
Good camera and good performance;
Battery with fast charging.

Minuses

Heats up when navigating;
Does not "pull" games at maximum settings;
Slippery body.

Meizu Pro 7

The sixth position in the top 10 was given to a powerful mid-range model - Meizu Pro 7. The front panel of the gadget is occupied by an excellent Samsung-made Super AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, protected by scratch-resistant glass. On the rear panel, under the lenses of the dual camera, there is an additional information screen. The smartphone has a fast and productive 10-core processor - MediaTek Helio X30 with an operating frequency of up to 2.6 GHz, a video co-processor - PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 and 4 GB of RAM. Thanks to the powerful chip, 3D games and 4K video are excellent in it, and at the same time the body of the device does not heat up at all. The rear photo module of the phone consists of two cameras with a resolution of 12 megapixels; the older one, the Sony IMX386, f/2 aperture, has digital image stabilization and touch focus among its many features. The main camera, thanks to the ability to control from the auxiliary screen, you can take great selfies. The front camera is also of good quality; it has a resolution of 16 megapixels and f / 2 aperture. This stylish smartphone has an infrared port that turns it into a remote control for household appliances, a fingerprint scanner and a separate audio chip - CS43130 Master HIFI, thanks to which the phone has excellent sound. Well, a 3000 mAh battery with a fast charging function will allow Meizu Pro 7 to last at least a day autonomously.

Specifications

Display: Super AMOLED, 5.2 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
Processor: 8-core MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (2.6GHz);
Memory: operational - 4 GB, built-in - 128 GB;
Battery: 3000 mAh, fast charging, (USB Type-C).

pros

Stylish design, "cool" display, there is an auxiliary screen;
Excellent sound, autonomy and fast charging.

Minuses

No NFC module;
No SIM card slot
There is no moisture protection.

Xiaomi Mi 6

In fifth place in the ranking is a perfectly balanced and functional smartphone in a metal and ceramic case - Xiaomi Mi 6. This model has a high-quality IPS screen with a diagonal of 5.15 inches with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and an image density of 428 ppi, protected by scratch-resistant Corning glass Gorilla Glass 4. A powerful 8-core processor is working inside the smartphone - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz, for which 4 or 6 GB (optional) of RAM is allocated. With such great features, Mi 6 is very fast in operation. And yet, this cell phone has very good cameras: the main one is Sony IMX386 with a resolution of 12 megapixels and aperture of f/1.8, which has the functions of digital and optical stabilization, touch focus and shooting in RAW format. This photo module is double; On the back of the device, there is another 12 MP camera with a telephoto lens to create the effect of blurring the background of the picture. Smartphone selfie camera - Sony IMX268 has a resolution of 8 megapixels, f/2 aperture and 80° field of view. Both cameras have a wide range of manual settings that greatly expand the possibilities of the photographer. Mi 6 has 2 SIM slots, good stereo speakers and a fingerprint scanner, IRDA and NFC modules, and a fast charging function for its 3350 mAh battery.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat - 8.0 Oreo with MIUI V8.2-V9.5.3 shell;
Display: IPS, 5.15 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 12 + 12 Mp, front - 8 Mp;
Processor: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (2.45 GHz);
Battery: 3350 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, (USB Type-C).

pros

Ceramic case, excellent display;
High performance Snapdragon 835;
Very good cameras, NFC.

Minuses

Not autonomous enough;
Heavy.

The fourth position in the ranking is occupied by a smartphone with two SIM cards in a durable metal case - Meizu Pro 7 Plus, which differs from its younger counterpart in the size of the display; here it has a diagonal of 5.7 inches. The older model has a more powerful processor - a 10-core MediaTek Helio X30 clocked at 2.6 GHz. Naturally, for increased power consumption, the manufacturer increased the battery capacity with fast charging - Meizu Super mCharge, and in Pro 7 Plus it is 3500 mAh. The main camera of the phone is the same Sony IMX386, but the front camera was replaced with a more powerful one with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Otherwise, the same excellent functionality: 2 slots for SIM cards, a fingerprint scanner and a separate CS43130 Master HIFI audio chip.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.0 Nougat with FlyME 6.0 shell;
Display: Super AMOLED, 5.7 inches, 2560×1440 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 12 + 12 Mp, front - 16 Mp;
Processor: 10-core MediaTek Helio P30 (MT6799) (2.6 GHz);
Video Processor: PowerVR 7XTP-MT4;
Memory: operational - 6 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 3500 mAh, fast charging, (USB Type-C).

pros

Design, excellent screen, auxiliary screen;
Fast interface, lots of memory, convenient FlyME shell;
CS43130 Master HIFI audio chip, autonomy and fast charging.

Minuses

No NFC module;
No SIM card slot
There is no moisture protection.

One Plus 5

Opens the top three of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones with an aluminum alloy model - OnePlus 5, equipped with Samsung's excellent Optic AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, protected by 2.5D scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla glass Glass 5. The performance of the phone is on top, because it has a modern 8-core chip inside it - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with an operating frequency of 2450 MHz. The main photo module of OnePlus 5 is dual and consists of cameras with a resolution of 16 and 20 megapixels. Senior - 16 megapixel sensor - Sony IMX398 with f / 1.7 aperture, among other features endowed with digital image stabilization, touch focus and the ability to take pictures in RAW format. Auxiliary 20 megapixel camera has a telephoto lens and serves to create the effect of blurring the background. Regarding the quality of photos and videos of the main module, the reviews of the owners are the most positive, but advice is given to install the HDR + application from Google Pixel. The front camera is a Sony IMX371 with a resolution of 16 megapixels, has an aperture of f / 2 and is an excellent tool for creating selfies. If we add to this description the presence of Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC modules in OnePlus 5, a fast fingerprint scanner and a 3300 mAh battery with a fast charging function, the image of one of the best smartphones of 2018 in terms of price-quality-functionality emerges.

Specifications

Display: Optic AMOLED, 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels;
Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 540;

pros

High performance Snapdragon 835 and excellent Optic AMOLED display;
Pure Android 8, fast charging and fast fingerprint scanner;
Incredibly fast network connection and finding Wi-Fi, excellent selfie-camera.

Minuses

Camera noises in the dark, screen scratched;
No protection against water;
There is no memory card slot.

OnePlus 5T

In second place in the ranking is the older brother of the previous model - OnePlus 5T. Its main difference from OnePlus 5 is its large size and display format: here the screen has a diagonal of 6.01 inches and a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 18:9, thanks to which the gadget does not feel bulky. The basis of the electronic content of this phone is the same processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998, thanks to which there are no performance problems under any load. The multimedia part of the device is similar to the contents of the younger model - the same dual photo module of cameras with a resolution of 16 and 20 megapixels and an excellent selfie camera. The battery, despite the enlarged screen, remained the same capacity - at 3300 mAh. OnePlus 5T has a face unlock feature and will be a great choice for fans of top-end phablets.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat - 8.1 Oreo with Hydrogen OS-Oxygen 5.1.2 shell;
Display: Optic AMOLED (18:9), 6.01 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 16 + 20 Mp (digital stabilization), front - 16 Mp;
Processor: 10-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (2.45 GHz);
Video processor: Qualcomm Adreno 540;
Memory: operational - 6/8 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 3300 mAh, OnePlus Dash Charge, (USB Type-C).

pros

Powerful Snapdragon 835 and large Optic AMOLED screen;
Pure Android, one of the best Oxygen OS skins;
Very fast FaceUnlock, great selfie camera.

Minuses

There is no optical stabilization for the cameras;
No protection against water and stereo speakers;
There is no memory card slot.

And the leader of the rating is the best flagship smartphone for today in all respects - Huawei Mate 10 Pro. The model in a metal case with protection against ingress of water and dust of the international standard IP67 is equipped with a 6-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2160 × 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9, protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass. The elegant and reliable top-end phablet received hardware support corresponding to its status in the form of a powerful 8-core processor - HiSilicon Kirin 970 with a clock speed of 2.36 GHz with support for a graphics chip - Mali-G72 MP12, for which 6 GB of RAM is allocated. Noteworthy is the excellent rear camera of the phone; its dual module - Leica Dual-camera 2.0, consisting of sensors with a resolution of 20 and 12 megapixels, thanks to f / 1.6 aperture, takes high-quality pictures even at night, choosing the right exposure and shutter speed, understanding and recognizing objects and surroundings. And the presence in the older camera of the function of optical image stabilization guarantees high definition of the captured videos. The excellent front-facing Leica camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and f/2 aperture is not inferior to it in terms of the quality of the footage. The smartphone has excellent 394 Khz / 32 bit stereo sound with well-defined bass and good high frequencies, has 2 slots for SIM cards and a fingerprint scanner, IRDA and NFC modules, as well as a fast charging function for a 4000 mAh battery, the charge of which enough for a day or more.

Specifications

OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Emotion 8.0 shell;
Display: AMOLED (18:9), 6 inches, 2160×1080 pixels;
Cameras: main (dual) 20 + 12 MP (f / 1.6, optical stabilization), front - 8 MP;
Processor: 8-core HiSilicon Kirin 970 (2.36 GHz);
Video processor: Mali-G72 MP12;
Memory: operational - 4/6 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 4000 mAh, Super Charge 3.0, (USB Type-C).

pros

Design, ergonomics, OLED screen;
High performance and autonomy;
Cameras from Leica, excellent stereo sound.

Minuses

No audio mini-jack 3.5 mm;
Not the most convenient Emotion 8.0 launcher;
Alternate work of two SIM cards.

Conclusion

So the rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 has come to an end, and we can sum up. As you can see from this top 10, even in the budget segment, Chinese devices are well equipped and functional. All presented models, regardless of their price, have excellent displays and powerful processors. And the more affordable price of cell phones from China relative to competitors makes them incredibly popular, and naturally leads them to sales leaders.

Until recently, when people heard the phrase “Chinese smartphones”, people imagined cheap breaking fakes of original devices. Now China itself produces its original smartphones and supplies them to the world market. Well-known companies that have occupied this niche earlier have to crowd and give way to competitors who take their equipment, and most importantly, budget. Chinese gadgets win in the nominations, take the lead in the ratings, they just have a lot of fans around the world. In this article, you will learn about the top-rated Chinese smartphones of almost the past 2016.

The first on our list will be the new generation smartphone Oukitel K6000 Pro. This is a good Chinese smartphone with a powerful 6000mAh battery, excellent performance, a FullHD display, a new operating system and a trendy fingerprint scanner. In addition to these undoubted advantages, Oukitel has a relatively low price. This is a great option for long journeys or hard work, not only thanks to the battery with a large capacity, but also thanks to the ability to charge other devices from the smartphone itself.

New operating system - Android 6.0
Supports two SIM cards
The fingerprint scanner
Very powerful battery - 6000 mAh
Quality sound from speakers

Does not support memory cards above 64GB
The memory card and the second SIM card are inserted into one place

Average price for Oukitel K6000 Pro: 9.6k rubles.

Another device that was not accidentally included in our rating of the best 2016 is the original and concise Doogee F7 Pro. The smartphone stands out from the rest of its competitors with its 5.7-inch diagonal, however, you can’t call it a “shovel” either - the designers have thought about this and made the frames around the screen almost invisible. Thus, this smartphone is very close to tablets, that is, tablets, which means that the owner will certainly want to use it for work and for entertainment. The developers have equipped Doogee with a powerful 64-core processor, large memory and a Full HD screen, so it can be ideal for any activity.

Full HD screen with 5.7 inch diagonal
Sufficiently powerful 4000mAh battery
Fingerprint sensor;
High resolution rear camera;
Video shooting in 4K

Resolution when shooting panoramas is greatly reduced
Night video shooting also has poor resolution.
Does not support memory cards

Average price for Doogee F7 Pro: 13k rubles.

If you were interested in powerful Chinese smartphones, then UlefonePower is definitely for you. This excellent device has the largest autonomy among those presented in this top: battery capacity is 6050mAh. In addition to a strong battery, the smartphone has a rather nice design, a high-quality display, a fingerprint scanner and a not-too-modern 13MP camera. What is depressing is that UlefonePower is absolutely not designed for professional work or entertainment: games on the phone will slow down, and important programs will open for a long time. That is what can be said. Which is more suitable for those who are looking for a very durable and simple device with Internet access and good protection.

The display has a good resolution
Good sound from speakers
Very powerful battery
The battery charges quickly
The fingerprint scanner

Both cameras and flash sometimes fail
Weaker than its competitors in performance

Average price for Ulefone Power: 9.5k rubles.

This device is quite simple, but very convenient and budget. UMiTouch has a very nice design, a good screen and a very high quality camera for the money. Despite the fact that it is not too powerful for active work, it will not “pull” the latest top games, but you can definitely be sure that it will work at any time, because UMiTouch has a very long autonomy. This Chinese smartphone is not as simple as it seems at first glance, which is why we recommend it.

Operating system of new generation Android 6
Fingerprint scanner
Large battery power
Excellent camera for its price, shooting in different modes

The processor is not powerful enough for demanding games
little memory

Average price for UMi Touch: 9.2k rubles.

Another Chinese smartphone with a good camera and battery that deserves a spot on our list is the Elephone R9. In addition to autonomy and clear photos, Elephone R9 can give its owner high performance and performance. Also, the design of the device meets all current trends, and the case is very durable, because it is made of metal. However, the smartphone cannot boast of long autonomy. It's perfect for the office as it's ready for the hard work, easy to use and fast charging.

The fingerprint scanner
metal case
Innovative durable 3D curved glass
Large screen with FULL-HD resolution

Small battery capacity
Little built-in memory

Average price for Elephone R9: 14k rubles.

Next in line is the best Chinese smartphone of 2016, the price and quality of which are in perfect balance. Do not think that the price of 20 thousand is too high, because this device is equipped with the most advanced system, has a processor that pulls programs running on a PC, a protected shock-resistant case, a fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function, and usually comes with a memory card. The smartphone has a decent size, which allows it to be classified as a tablet.

Very professional QHD IPS Quantum display
Processor with six cores
Housing with metal elements
Two layers of glass
The camera has laser autofocus and stabilizer
Dual front camera

Not the most powerful battery for such a "stuffing"
At the very beginning of sales, there were about 15% of defective smartphones of this model.

Average price for LG V10: 20k rubles.

And the final in our ranking of Chinese smartphones was the Microsoft Lumia 950 - a smartphone from well-known companies Microsoft and Nokia, which speaks for itself. To call this device the best does not allow only its very high price. It has all the main Microsoft "goodies": a strong top-end processor, a high-resolution display, a camera that shoots at the level of exorbitantly expensive iPhones, great autonomy and, of course, the Windows 10 operating system. By the way, it is this operating system that distinguishes Lumiya from its own. Competitors: Windows 10 allows your smartphone to perform the functions of a PC, and the excellent equipment of the phone makes this PC as powerful as gaming PCs. In addition, the developers of Windows 10 are constantly adding new useful features and expanding the capabilities of the phone, which is why it is worth trying this device and feeling the innovations in your hands.

Display with QHD resolution and AMOLED-matrix;
The processor has eight cores
Camera 20MP
Quick charge function
Dual SIM slots
Continuum turns smartphone into a pocket PC

Case design and materials do not meet the latest trends
High price

Average price for Microsoft Lumia 950: 25k rubles.

Summing up, we can say that there were quite a few new products, and especially good ones, this year. Some models amaze with their power, some are very durable, and some are just nice to hold in your hands. The most budget option turned out to be a simple but hardworking UMiTouch. The most balanced and innovative smartphone of 2016 can rightfully be considered the LG V10. However, the choice is yours, so good luck with your choice!