The success of Chinese smartphones in the world no longer surprises anyone. Even despite the economic problems that have recently been observed in China, their smartphones are still produced in huge quantities and displace such Korean giants as Samsung and LG from the ranking of manufacturers of these devices. In 2016, a large number of smartphones produced by Chinese companies entered the market, many of which occupy top positions in sales rankings and are popular around the world.

Such smartphones have a number of advantages; they are usually quite inexpensive, but they also have very good technical specifications and also boast a wide variety of functions, many of which cannot be found on other devices of this type. Let's look at the best Chinese smartphones of 2016 and maybe pick one for ourselves.

Our top Chinese smartphone starts with the Huawei P8 Lite smartphone, which received as much as 64% of fives in the Yandex.market system. The average price of such a smartphone is approximately 16,000 rubles. The device has a 5-inch screen and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Huawei P8 Lite has Android 5.0 operating system installed. As for memory, the smartphone has 16 GB of permanent memory, as well as 2 GB of RAM. The device supports dual SIM card mode. The resolution of the main camera is 13 megapixels, while for the front camera this parameter is 5 megapixels.

Huawei P8 Lite has a very good price, which is affordable for many people, perhaps for this reason it is one of the best-selling Chinese smartphones of 2016.

On Yandex.market, this model was rated five by 57% of all users. The smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The Android 5.1 operating system is also installed here and there is support for dual SIM card operation. The amount of permanent memory is 16 GB, the amount random access memory is 2 GB, 13 megapixels on the main camera and 5 megapixels on the front camera.

This device, like many other cheap Chinese smartphones, costs quite reasonable money; its average cost in most stores is 13,000 rubles. Many people probably want to get such functionality for that kind of money, which is why the M2 Note 16Gb is a very popular model on the market. this moment.

The number of fives in the Yandex.market system for Lenovo K3 Note was 58%. It has a 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The device has Android 5.0, as well as 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM. It supports dual SIM card mode, also has two cameras, the resolution of the main camera is 13 megapixels, and for the front one this figure is 5 megapixels.

This smartphone fits perfectly into the category of inexpensive Chinese smartphones, since its average price is around 11-12 thousand rubles.

Another device from the famous Chinese company Lenovo. 50% of Yandex.Market users rated this model with five stars. As for its characteristics, they are quite standard for a smartphone in this price category. There is a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Two cameras are installed, the main resolution is 13 megapixels, and the front resolution is 8 megapixels. The amount of internal memory is 32 GB, and RAM is 2 GB. The smartphone runs Android 4.4 operating system.

Despite the fact that the characteristics of the smartphone are quite standard, for its price, which is around 17-18 thousand rubles, there is still one feature. This feature is a very good front camera that allows you to make video calls on Skype. That is why selfie lovers can safely start buying this smartphone, if only because of such a good front camera, perhaps not least thanks to which this model was included in the rating of Chinese smartphones.

It should be noted that with such good characteristics and additional features, the cost of the smartphone fits within reasonable limits.

As you can see, Lenovo never ceases to amaze and another development from this Chinese company is included in the 2016 ranking of Chinese smartphones. This smartphone was given “A” ratings on Yandex.market in 46% of cases. U Lenovo Vibe Shot has a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The Android 5.1 operating system is also installed here. There is 32 GB of storage and another 3 GB of RAM. The smartphone perfectly supports dual SIM card operation. The resolution of the main camera is 16 megapixels, and the resolution of the front camera is 8 megapixels.

Also in this development, it is worth highlighting the features of the main camera, which has a unique property called infrared autofocus. Infrared autofocus is about twice as fast as regular autofocus. The camera also has a six-component high-definition lens, which allows you to make photos as clear as possible.

The average cost of this model is around 28,000 rubles. This smartphone is included in the latest Chinese smartphones as one of the most successful developments . This is evidenced by the very high popularity of this model in many countries, even despite the rather high cost as for most Chinese smartphones.

The number of Yandex.market users who rated this model with a five is 57%. The Chinese smartphone meizu MX5 16Gb has the following parameters. The screen is 5 inches, its resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, 5.0., permanent memory 16 GB, RAM 3 GB. The resolution of the main camera of the smartphone is 20.7 megapixels, while the front camera resolution is 5 megapixels.

In the cell of this smartphone a special lens consisting of 6 lenses is used, which allows you to greatly increase the peripheral resolution of the device. It also uses laser focusing technology, which can achieve incredible picture quality, and this also applies to pictures taken in motion. In addition, a number of special algorithms for playing with light and shades are used, which allow you to achieve an even softer and more pleasant quality of the photographs taken. Another feature of the Meizu MX5 16Gb is the fingerprint identification system that this development is equipped with.

With such a large number of special features and such very good characteristics, the average price of this smartphone is only around 25,000 rubles, which should be noted, not as high as for such capabilities.

That is why this smartphone is considered one of the best smartphones of 2016 and is very popular.

Huawei Honor 5X appeared in Russia at the end of January, and has already managed to gain a serious place in the smartphone market. In Yandex.market, 68% of users rated this smartphone with five stars. One of the features of this device What catches your eye almost immediately is its body. The body of this smartphone is made of aircraft aluminum, which makes it very strong and reliable. In addition, Huawei Honor 5X has a screen size of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The smartphone is equipped with the Android 5.1 operating system, as well as 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM. The main camera resolution is 13 megapixels, the front camera resolution is 5 megapixels. Can work with two SIM cards simultaneously.

Among the features of the Huawei Honor 5X device, we should highlight a fingerprint scanner, as well as support for energy saving technology, which allows you to save approximately 30% of battery power. The average price of this model is around 17,000 rubles, which suggests that the smartphone can be classified as affordable, especially considering its very good characteristics and a large number of positive reviews on a variety of sites.

Another representative of Huawei, which occupies a strong position both in the market and in this list. Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb is a real monster among Chinese smartphones that has remarkable parameters and big amount additional and unique features. However, its price is appropriate. The average price of this model is about 50,000 rubles. What are the developers offering us for that kind of money?

Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb has a large screen measuring 5.7 inches. The screen has a very good resolution, which is 2560x1440 pixels, which allows you to achieve a particularly clear image. Also this model boasts the latest operating system, Android 6.0, which is currently one of the most advanced developments in this area.

As for memory, the Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb is also doing very well. The smartphone has 64 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM. The resolution of the main camera is 12 megapixels, while the front camera has 8 megapixels.

Despite wonderful parameters Huawei Nexus 6P 64Gb still its main disadvantage remains its rather high price; after all, in our time, not everyone can spend 50,000 rubles on such a smartphone. Perhaps this is why such a smartphone, at least in Russia, is not in great demand yet. Nevertheless, as many as 75% of users of the Yandex.market system gave this development a five.

This model has a low price, which is around 16,000 rubles, and is also very good characteristics. This device appeared on the market in mid-February, and quite quickly was able to take a strong position in the smartphone market, not least due to its affordable price.

What about Lenovo specifications P90 Pro, the smartphone has a screen size of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. But the most important thing is memory, this device has a lot of memory, both permanent and RAM. The amount of permanent memory is 64 GB, and the amount of RAM is 4 GB, which makes this model one of the best among those that can be classified as Chinese smartphones 2016. It also has Android 4.4, a 13 megapixel main camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. The device only supports one SIM card.

It should be noted that such serious parameters for such a low price are rare, even for Chinese smartphones, which is probably why this model has earned a worthy place in the market and is very popular in many countries. And 4 GB of RAM, for such a price, makes it somewhat of a unique device, since in this parameter it is ahead of most of its competitors, which have much higher prices. However, there is a balance in everything, and in this case the engineers apparently had to sacrifice support for two SIM cards, as was written above Lenovo P90 Pro is capable of supporting only one SIM card. However, this minor minus is outweighed by a number of other advantages that this model has.

Xiaomi smartphones are among the best-selling in the world; every year, more devices produced by this company are sold than smartphones produced by Lenovo. However, despite such great popularity of Xiaomi all over the world, they are practically unknown in Russia, since many of the largest Russian electronics retail chains do not sell smartphones produced by this company.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 32Gb has a metal body and also boasts a dedicated fingerprint sensor. The sensor installed on this device takes only 0.3 seconds to unlock the smartphone, which is one of the record values.

In addition, the model has a screen size of 5.5 inches, a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, the Android 5.1 operating system, and is capable of supporting two SIM cards. In terms of storage, the device has 32GB of storage along with 3GB of RAM. There are two cameras, the main one has a resolution of 13 megapixels, and the front one has a resolution of 5 megapixels.

One of the biggest advantages of this smartphone is its price, which averages 15,000 rubles. It is this price that makes this smartphone accessible to a large number of people, as evidenced by its high level of sales in most countries of the world.

Actually, this article presented the Chinese smartphones rating of the best 2016 that are now in the news. As you can see, the Chinese flagship smartphone companies remain almost the same, these are Xiaomi, Lenovo, Huawei, Meizu and some others. It is these companies that produce a large number of devices almost every year, many of which become one of the best-selling models of the year. If you pay attention to Chinese smartphones in 2015, among the best-selling ones there were also a large number of developments from these companies.

It is also impossible not to note the overall growth in sales of Chinese smartphones in the world, despite the slowdown in economic growth and rising labor costs in China, the best Chinese smartphones are still very popular all over the world. One of the most important reasons for this is undoubtedly the low price of many Chinese devices, which makes them much more affordable. However, one cannot help but note the growth in quality; every year Chinese smartphones are becoming better and better and offer their users the most advanced technologies and many unique features and functions that even the most modern Korean, Japanese and American smartphones do not have. In any case, the demand for Chinese smartphones will exist for quite a long time, especially if this area develops in China at the same pace as now and the slowdown in economic growth is not a hindrance.

Many years on the market mobile phones so-called A-brands dominated, like Samsung, Apple, LG, etc. Chinese smartphones were rightly considered too low-quality, low-power and ugly. But by 2017 the situation changed dramatically. Brands such as Xiaomi have managed to raise the quality bar to the level of global giants, while maintaining a low cost. Yes, there are still cheap semi-basement companies, but there are also enough of those that could be safely recommended. It is the latter that will be discussed in the traditional rating. But first, let's remember the most famous and reliable manufacturers.

The best Chinese smartphone manufacturers

"Huawei"- one of the world's largest manufacturers mobile devices in the middle and premium price segments. From 2007 to 2015, the company’s revenue increased 5 times, and today more than 170 thousand people work for the benefit of the company. Huawei smartphones are famous for their rich hardware, excellent build quality and innovative solutions.

"Lenovo" is a Chinese computer company registered back in 1984. In the 21st century, the company was actively gaining popularity all over the world and today is one of the leaders in the production of tablets, smartphones and laptops. In 2014, the company bought out Motorola Mobility, a well-known manufacturer of mobile devices and software for Android OS.

"Xiaomi"- the brand entered Russian market only in 2014, but has already managed to fall in love with many mobile device users. Thanks to ultra-affordable prices, the growth rate of popularity of Xiaomi smartphones has simply gone off scale. In just a few quarters of 2014, the company reached third place in the world in terms of smartphone sales. In February 2016, a real hit of the season was released - Xiaomi smartphone Mi5.

"Meizu" is a relatively young company that released the first smartphone running Windows CE 6.0 in 2009. The device was almost accurate a copy of Apple The iPhone did not gain such widespread popularity. A significant jump in the company's popularity occurred in February 2015, when the Chinese company Alibaba Group invested $590 million in Meizu. The lineup The number of Meizu smartphones has increased sharply, and the brand has become one of the main suppliers of functional and at the same time very inexpensive smartphones.

"OnePlus" is one of the youngest companies among Chinese smartphone brands. Founded in 2013 by Pete Lau, a former Oppo employee. Interesting fact is that the creation of the first innovative OnePlus smartphone took place literally in real time. The company organized an active online feedback with users so that they start talking about the company’s new products as quickly as possible.

The best Chinese smartphones with a good camera

3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/128GB

Four main camera modules. A high resolution– 64 MP
Country: China
Average price: 15,790 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

This is an inexpensive smartphone that boasts almost flagship camera capabilities. The main camera has as many as 4 modules, the main one of which has a resolution of 64 megapixels. The rest got 8, 2 and 2 megapixels. Apertures: F/1.89 and F/2.20. Video shooting is available in 4K, and the photographer has smart AI in his hands, manual mode and several automatic scenarios that allow even a beginner to take a high-quality shot.

Front-camera has a resolution of 20 megapixels. Its capabilities are enough to take very attractive selfies and a decent image in terms of quality during video calls. The rest of the characteristics of Chinese smartphones are also good: from design to autonomy. High performance, powerful battery and budget price give the right to call this model from China one of the best.

2 Xiaomi Mi A2 4/64GB

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Until recently, the Xiaomi logo on the case meant mediocre cameras in a smartphone. Now the Chinese brand has changed everything, having developed cool software and purchased high-quality optics to complete its creations. There is a dual camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, controlled by artificial intelligence. The photos are pleasing with detail, good color rendition, and noiselessness (important for shots with a sufficient level of light).

The reviews advise to put third party application for the Gcam camera, however, for this you will have to get developer rights and wander around the settings a little. This utility allows you to extract the best quality photos from a Chinese phone. Whatever one may say, this is the best budget smartphone from China with a good camera. The unusualness of Xiaomi Mi A2 is absolutely pure android on board, not covered with MIUI shell or anything else.

1 Honor 10 4/128GB

The best ratio of price and quality
Country: China
Average price: 17,480 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0

An incredibly stylish smartphone, under the bright body of which hides a filling designed for young people. The 5.84-inch IPS screen with excellent resolution boasts a decent amount of brightness and the ability to adjust color temperature. The processor is a powerful HiSilicon Kirin 970, which can handle all popular toys and resource-intensive programs.

But the main feature of Honor 10 is not even in appearance, but in the cameras. The main camera is divided into two modules, which have a total of 40 megapixels. Autofocus is fast and clear, macro mode works correctly. The manufacturer regularly sends updates, including for cameras. In reviews, users note that after installing the updates, already good photographic abilities increase - the bokeh becomes more natural, the focus draws out hair in portraits more carefully, and frames in low light conditions get rid of noise. This is the best smartphone with a luscious design and up-to-date hardware that earns every ruble of its price.

The best inexpensive Chinese smartphones: budget up to 10,000 rubles

3 Honor 8A

NFC module for contactless payments
Country: China
Average price: 8390 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

Stylish and compact smartphone from China. Its main feature, which distinguishes it from other budget models, is the presence NFC module. In addition, the phone pleases with its compact size, which the Chinese manufacturer achieved thanks to the elongated screen shape (19.5:9), 6.09-inch diagonal and thin frames around the display.

Reviews draw attention to the high-quality display - it has wide viewing angles, high image clarity and HD+ resolution sufficient for such a diagonal. The main disadvantage is that it is not high performance. It is powered by an eight-core Mediatek processor and 2 GB of RAM. The built-in memory is 32 GB, and if you skillfully use the capabilities cloud storage, this volume is enough. This is one of the best smartphones with Chinese roots.

2 DOOGEE X60L

Dual camera for an inexpensive price
Country: China
Average price: 5990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A smartphone with Android 7 and a progressive appearance. The screen is created according to the principle of infinity - there are practically no side frames, and the screen is slightly curved. Licked from the flagship from Samsung design– not the only advantage(?) of this model. The manufacturer put it under a beautiful case dual camera 13+8 megapixels, 3300 mAh battery, 4G module and GPS.

The main disadvantages that are a consequence of the wildly budget price: a processor with modest capabilities, only 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, the absence of a gyroscope and unstable Bluetooth. Also, the manufacturer did not worry about the quality of the software, so occasionally the smartphone “catch” glitches and does not like to be updated.

1 Xiaomi Redmi 7 3/32GB

Long working time
Country: China
Average price: 9490 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A neat smartphone from the budget segment. The Chinese manufacturer installed a dual camera, a powerful 4000 mAh battery and 3 GB of RAM. In reviews, users claim that the battery lasts for three days with moderate use of the phone. The quality of workmanship is pleasing - the software works stably, the body is made of plastic, but durable, and the hardware is suitable even for gaming, albeit on low settings graphics.

The Chinese device is also equipped with a fingerprint scanner, an infrared port for control home appliances, mini-jack for headphones. This great option for children who often lose/break their gadgets; for older people who do not have high requirements to the hardware; for students who do not have the opportunity to buy an expensive phone. This is the case when “top for your money”.

The best Chinese smartphones with a good battery

3 Realme 5 64GB

NFC module
Country: China
Average price: 10990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A large smartphone with Chinese roots. The brand is an offshoot of Oppo, which in turn is a relative of OnePlus. Here big battery at 5 Ah, and the reviews say that the capacity is really this - some checked it with a device. The 6.5-inch diagonal, coupled with a powerful battery, gave the smartphone a decent weight (almost 200 grams) and quite large dimensions.

The nice thing here is not only the chip for making payments, but also a four-module main camera, 3 GB of RAM, a powerful Snapdragon 665 processor and 64 GB of internal memory. The device can last more than 30 hours in music listening mode. In talk mode, the operating time increases to 50 hours. This is one of best phones from our top with a good battery.

2 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64 gb

Largest display
Country: China
Average price: 9789 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0

To say that Mi Max 2 is specific is to say nothing. It is more powerful than its competitors. Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM are installed inside, and therefore all applications and “heavy” games run without problems. There is also no fault with the communication modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, IR port. Fast Mobile Internet provides 4G LTE-A. The cameras are also good: the 12 MP main module with f/2.2 takes very good pictures in good lighting, and the 5 MP front camera is enough for selfies on Instagram.

But the display diagonal of this monster is 6.44 inches, and therefore it is suitable for a very small category of people. To provide the screen with energy, engineers installed a 5300 mAh battery, which lasts for 2-3 days under very high load - an excellent indicator.

Advantages:

• Best in class performance
• Modern communication modules
• Big time battery life

Flaws:

• Not suitable for everyone due to screen size

1 Vivo Y11 3/32GB

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 8990 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Chinese smartphone with good characteristics, large screen and powerful battery. Its capacity reaches 5000 mAh, and with HD+ screen resolution and an energy-efficient processor, the battery life of this battery is stable for three days - as stated in the reviews. Users also pay attention to the current version operating system– Android 9.

The main drawback is the camera. The main one is represented by two modules of 13 and 2 megapixels, and reviews say that it is poorly oriented in the dark, and in sufficient light conditions it takes good shots, but nothing more. 3 GB of RAM and a Qualcomm processor cope well with daily tasks and casual games. Powerful battery It takes a long time to charge - there is no fast charging, so chinese phone you will have to leave it at the outlet for 2.5–3 hours. The model made it into our top thanks to its stable performance, budget price and large battery.

The best Chinese smartphones in terms of price/quality ratio

3 Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 7407 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0

We open the category with a representative of the budget line from Xiaomi. The company's products have always stood out for their excellent price, performance and quality ratio. Redmi 4X is no exception. Yes, there are examples with a rattling camera and a slightly loose body, but other than that there is nothing to complain about.

As central processor The 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 is used, which provides excellent performance of the interface and applications and good performance in games. The company's SoC is 2 or 3 GB of RAM (in versions with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory, respectively). Modern communication modules are also used: Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE-A cat.4, all are available navigation systems, IR port for controlling equipment. Of course, Redmi 4X has a fingerprint scanner and a capacious 4100 mAh battery - traditional features of the Redmi line

Advantages:

• Good filling
• Low cost
• Several interesting proprietary features

Flaws:

• Some copies suffer from not very high-quality assembly

2 Meizu 15 Lite 4/32GB

Nice screen. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 8330 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

The smartphone comes from China with an excellent screen with natural color reproduction, large viewing angles, and a decent amount of brightness. The sensor is responsive and does not lag. A 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day or two, and thanks to fast charging Meizu Super mCharge, the process of replenishing the coveted percentages does not take much time.

The performance is also pleasing - for this money the Chinese brand offered an eight-core Snapdragon 626 and 4 GB of RAM, which is enough not only for everyday tasks, but also for entertainment or work. The camera is good - autofocus and F/1.9 aperture allow you to create nice shots with background blur. The front camera is not far behind – it has 20 megapixels. Meizu 15 Lite deserves to be included in the top best phones from China, especially since it has few disadvantages - weak vibration and poor display protection from scratches.

1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 4/64GB

The most popular
Country: China
Average price: 12,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A smartphone from China that has earned high popularity due to its reliability, inexpensive price, good performance and stylish design. The smartphone pleases with a dual camera of 48 and 5 megapixels, four gigabytes of RAM, and a large 4000 mAh battery. There is no officially certified water resistance here, but numerous reviews and words from the Chinese manufacturer indicate that the device is not afraid of getting into a puddle.

The reviews also drew attention to the durable body of the phone: it did not break after numerous falls on asphalt and floor tiles. In reviews, users also mention its beautiful appearance - there are several colors to choose from, both for minimalists and for lovers of creative solutions. The performance is top-notch for the amount that is asked for this model in stores.

The best secure Chinese smartphones

3 Blackview BV9000

NFC. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 13,100 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

A model with near-flagship “things” inside and a budget price for an armor-piercing device. According to Blackview tradition, there is protection from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and an NFC module for contactless payment. The manufacturer rolled out its own shell on the seventh Android, pre-installing various applications. Among them there are also really useful ones like a walkie-talkie, compass, level, etc.

Reviews complain about autonomy. The battery lasts for a day with fairly active use of the smartphone. But it charges quickly - in 40 minutes at the outlet the charge is replenished to 70%. Users write that they use the gadget as their main and only phone– and are satisfied. A couple more shortcomings – the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, weight 240 grams, decent dimensions and “unfinished” firmware – Chinese roots make themselves felt.

2 AGM A9 4/64GB

Best processor
Country: China
Average price: 18,700 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

A Chinese rugged smartphone that differs from its competitors with a higher-quality processor. Traditional shockproof devices from China are powered by Mediatek, and this manufacturer has spared no expense on processors from Qulacomm. Thanks to the use of "Dragons" there is not only higher performance, but also more stable operation of the operating system and an almost complete absence of bugs and axis glitches.

Other parameters are also normal. The 6-inch screen is protected by Gorilla Glass. RAM 4 GB. There is a module for paying with a smartphone. The battery is powerful - its capacity is 5400 mAh. And besides all this, there are already 4 speakers from JBL. We tested the sound - it will not please the ear of a music lover (the middle sags and is sandy), but it is loud. Very loud. This The best decision for those who need a secure smartphone and want something of high quality and without software glitches.

1 Blackview BV5800

The cheapest with fresh Android and IP68 water protection
Country: China
Average price: 8499 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A smartphone from China with a brutal design, Android 8.1 inside and shock-resistant properties. The body is made of plastic, rubber and metal inserts. The frames around the 5.5-inch display are narrow, but there is no need to talk about the compactness of the body - you have to pay for shock resistance with slightly increased dimensions of the phone. Because of this, use non-standard charger impossible without an adapter, as the connector is recessed into the housing, and the plugs in standard cables do not reach it.

There is a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The first one works well, it just turns the brightness up to the limit and doesn’t like bad lighting, while the second one is fast and correct. But the main advantage of a Chinese smartphone from the third tier is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard, which means you can swim with your smartphone in a pool at a depth of up to three meters.

We invite you to look at the best Chinese Android smartphones of 2016, at various price levels: from top-level phones to affordable devices. Take a look at our selection.

Best Chinese Smartphones 2016 – Selection

Things made in China often get a bad rap, but they are more affordable due to their low price, and you can't deny that Chinese companies are strong and have recently picked up the pace 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 quickly, but there are also international buyers who have been able to appreciate the work done by Chinese manufacturers Android phones.

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

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

The best high-end Chinese smartphones of 2016

OnePlus 3 phone

OnePlus 3 price: $400 (25,000 rubles)

The OnePlus 3 is the first OnePlus phone that can truly feel complete: gone are those experimental models, gone is the extremely annoying invite system, and in its place is a new, great phone that's well designed.

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

Powered by the top-end 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 buying it, at this price, it's one of the best Chinese phones of 2016.

Huawei P9 price: $550 (34,500 rubles)

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

Huawei P9 was the company's best smartphone of 2016, carrying flagship specifications and offering an innovative dual rear camera. The device has a metal design and great capabilities.

But there are a couple of peculiarities: first of all, Huawei's user interface on top of Android, which many find difficult to get used to. Then the camera has Leica lenses (no doubt Leica had a big hand in the creation of 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're looking for the best regular-sized Chinese smartphone of 2016, the P9 offers performance and good appearance 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 - Best Chinese smartphones 2016.

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

ZTE is getting serious about entering global markets, and this year the company has unveiled not one, but two top phones: the 5.5" ZTE Axon 7 and its slightly smaller sibling, the 5.2" Axon 7 Mini.

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

There is one important thing that you should consider when it comes to purchasing the ZTE Axon 7 or ZTE Axon 7 Mini: Android shell, which is used on both models, is very different from most others and takes some getting used to.

Camera performance is a little lower than the OnePlus 3, but still not bad compared to other smartphones.

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

Meizu MX6 price: $300 (19,000 rubles)

The Meizu MX6 is a slim and stylish phone made from aluminum at a competitive price compared to the dominant flagships in the market.

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

Additionally, supported 4G LTE networks are extremely limited, so there is a possibility 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 (25,000 rubles)

5.2" Huawei Honor 8 is a truly beautifully designed phone. It has a stylish glass design with a metal frame, a fancy dual-camera system and a pair of 12MP sensors, one of which is used primarily for collecting color information and the other for collecting brightness data.

What's surprising is how this phone squeezes 9 hours of battery life out of its 3,000mAh battery in our test, which is more than any other flagship.

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

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

LeEco Le Pro 3 price: $400 (25,000 rubles)

LeEco is sort of like the Netflix of China, except it makes its own hardware special, and the company has been making phones for the last few years.

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

That's the price, of course: at $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 has fallen victim to the trend, it doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack, you'll have to use yours USB-C port for connecting headphones.

Price of Xiaomi Mi 5s and Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus: $400 (25,000 rubles)

Chinese company Xiaomi, the most talked about technology 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 support 4G LTE band.

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

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Huawei Honor 5X price: $200 (12,500 rubles)

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 unusual and slightly clunky user interface, but other than that, the Huawei Honor 5X is a very good-looking device that has a lot more style than other phones, is affordable and is definitely worth considering.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is often called the pinnacle of Xiaomi's success. A 5.5-inch Phablet with fairly good build quality, a feature-rich MIUI interface and decent specifications, 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 (11,500 rubles)

Meizu M3 Note is reused and updated version already familiar Meizu design.

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

Xiaomi Redmi 3s price: $140 (9,000 rubles)

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

Xiaomi Redmi 3s phone has a processor entry level Snapdragon 430, which provides fast and smooth performance in your daily activities. The camera is also at the level of other devices in the same price category, which provides very good detail and image quality.

Meizu m3 price: $150 (9,500 rubles)

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

Meizu m3 has a very sophisticated and attractive design, to which is added a fingerprint scanner (many Meizu phones they don't have it), Meizu's user interface, which works particularly well.

Over the past couple of years, Chinese brands have completely changed the way we look at flagship smartphones. Companies like OnePlus, Xiaomi and Meizu have shown us that there is no need to pay $700 for a smartphone to get maximum level productivity. This year, even more companies are proving this point and producing truly high-quality products at reasonable prices.

So, here is a list of the best Chinese flagship smartphones at the end of 2016, in the price range of $300-770. These smartphones can be bought right now.

Almost everyone will agree that the list of Chinese flagship smartphones is not complete without smartphones from OnePlus. Over the past 3 years, the company has managed to carve out its niche in the market, releasing flagships that have everything you need. This good tradition happens year after year. At the moment, OnePlus 3T is one of the best price/quality options.

The smartphone comes with the most powerful processor from Qualcomm – Snapdragon 821. OnePlus 3T has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The main camera is quite good - 16 MP, with phase detection autofocus and image stabilization. But the highlight of the flagship is the front camera – 16 MP with f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone is indispensable for selfie lovers.

3400 mAh battery guarantees full functionality smartphone throughout the day. And thanks to Dash Charge fast charging, the battery will be replenished by 60% in just 30 minutes.

It's definitely a great flagship, priced at just $439.

Xiaomi smartphones have always been affordable and are great for people who want to purchase new smartphone according to the price/quality scheme. Recently, the company has worked hard to create a high-end flagship. Resulting in, this review replenished with three great smartphones at a good price.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 opens this list, thanks to its excellent technical performance and dual curved display.

This Xiaomi flagship is slightly different from the other smartphones reviewed in this article, primarily due to its display: 5.7 inches 1080p. The large display is perfect for gaming and watching videos. Inside the smartphone is Snapdragon 821, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory. The smartphone has a 22.5 MP 1/2.6" sensor with EIS (software with a gyroscope), PDAF and dual LED flash. In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a 4070 mAh battery, with QC 3.0 (charges 82% of the battery in 30 minutes).

Official pricing starts at $413 and goes up to $516 for the 6GB RAM model. As you know, the top configuration is always $50-$100 more expensive than the basic one.

Xiaomi Mi 5S

When looking for a compact and powerful Chinese flagship, you should pay attention to this option. The smartphone is equipped with a 5.15-inch display with 3D Touch function and 4 GB/128 GB memory.

It is thin, weighs only 145 grams, just a good compact flagship. The smartphone has good technical characteristics: Snapdragon 821 with Adreno 530 GPU and 1/2.3" 12 MP matrix, F/2.0. The camera allows you to take high-quality photos even in poorly lit areas. And a 3200 mAh battery with fast charging QC 3.0 helps keep your phone running all day long.

In China, the price starts at $300 and goes up to $350 for the 128 GB version.

Xiaomi Mi Mix

One of the biggest surprises of 2016 is the Xiaomi Mi Mix. However, due to its huge display, which occupies 91% of the body. This smartphone surprised us in that it has thin frames and the entire area where the earpiece is usually located (above the display) is occupied by the display. Of course, even in this case, a smartphone with a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 1080p will not be to everyone's liking, because it is a full-fledged phablet in size.

But if large screens don’t scare me, then Mi Mix is ​​one of the best options for purchase today. The device is powered by Snapdragon 821 and even comes with 256GB + 6GB RAM.

On the other hand, its 16MP camera with EIS and PDAF is not the best option in the market. But in any case, the photos will be of fairly high quality. The battery is large – 4400 mAh and allows you to use the smartphone throughout the day.

The product is limited and therefore, unfortunately, the price exceeds the official price tag of $516. Due to the ceramic case, the manufacturer is slow to release new batches, and demand exceeds supply.

Despite the fact that the smartphone entered the market quite late, LeEco provided the best price-feature ratio to date. And this is Le Pro 3 with Snapdragon 821 chip.

In fact, the smartphone comes in “full stuffing”, which only exists today. This includes 128 GB of memory and 6 GB of RAM, a large 4070 mAh battery, and an excellent 16 MP camera with PDAF. The device is very thin – 7.5 mm. However, the main distinguishing feature This smartphone lacks a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack. The smartphone is equipped USB Type-C CDLA, which is much better than the classic one.

If this distinctive feature does not scare you, the Le Pro 3 will be the best possible choice.

Prices in China start at $270 and go up to $300 for the 6 GB model.

If you're looking for a great metal smartphone, check out the Mate 9. It comes with everything you need and even has dual rear cameras (20MP and 12MP). The Huawei P9 has one of the best cameras in the segment and the Mate 9 takes this to the next level.

This flagship comes with a 5.9-inch display, with a resolution of 1080p. The smartphone operates on its own Hisilicon Kirin 960 chipset. Today, the model does not have 6 GB of RAM, only 4 + 64 GB hard drive, with microSD support up to 256 GB.

The smartphone has an excellent dual camera of 20 MP and 12 MP, aperture 2.2, 2x zoom and laser autofocus. The front camera takes great selfies thanks to its 8 MP and 1.9 aperture. The smartphone is equipped with a large 4000 mAh battery.

The price of this flagship is quite high and starts at $700. However, for this money, everyone will receive a smartphone of first-class quality build, powerful hardware and premium cameras. Later a newer one was introduced flagship model Huawei Mate 9 Pro, but at the time of writing it is not yet on sale.

These were the best flagship smartphones in the market that are available at the end of 2016. I would like to add to this list the 6 GB version of the ZUK Z2 Pro and, of course, the ZTE Axon 7, but they cannot compete with their higher-quality competitors listed above.

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The beginning of 2016 was rich in ultra-low-cost products from China. Such smartphones are always in demand, so manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom pay great attention to this price segment. If you watch our YouTube channel or visit our website, you know that we have published reviews of several popular ultra-budget models. And today there will be something like a final video, where we will try to rank the most affordable smartphones from China as of spring 2016.

But first, let's define the price range. We have set a price limit of up to $70. It was this price category that was emphasized Chinese manufacturers. Although, to be more precise, the Chinese focus on prices up to $60. And this bar was set by last year's bestseller. By the way, I did not include it in the rating, because... This smart comes from 2015, and we will talk about more recent models. But we remember and appreciate the Doogee X5 because, by and large, it became the first mass-produced 5-inch smartphone with adequate characteristics and a price tag of up to $60.

I've had a lot of ultra-budget products in my hands lately. But, of course, I am not able to cover this entire segment – ​​neither physically nor financially. Too many inexpensive smart phones have been released. And in this regard, I thought - how can I adequately compare smartphones with which I am well familiar with devices that I have not held in my hands and do not know all their nuances. And in the end I decided to divide this material into two parts. The first part is a rating of smartphones that I had the opportunity to test. And the second part is a list of other interesting devices that I am familiar with only on paper. I think it will be more honest. At the same time, I ask you not to take this rating as the ultimate truth. Cheap phones are very difficult to compare because... By and large they differ only in details.

TOP 5: BEST ULTRA BUDGET SMARTPHONES FROM CHINA (SPRING 2016) THAT I TESTED

If Alfa 5 had a Mediatek processor on board, like all its competitors, it would probably be higher in the ranking. But here we get an uncommon and weaker percentage from Spreadtrum. Therefore, its performance is the lowest, and the built-in audio solution is very weak, resulting in very mediocre sound quality from the headphones. But there are also advantages - a nice design and a pleasant display. In general, I give fifth place to Leagoo Alfa 5.

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It must be said that the HT7 is the only ultra-budget device in this rating that has a 5.5-inch display diagonal. Other smartphones have 5-inch screens. Users who need a large display would naturally put this smart at the top of the list. But on the other hand, for many this is a minus; not everyone is ready to put up with shovel-like dimensions. Therefore, we will omit the diagonal factor and will not take it into account. HomTom HT7 could have turned out to be a more successful smartphone if not for its three main drawbacks: a slow touch, a non-standard audio jack and viruses included. If the last two problems can be corrected, then nothing can correct the operation of the wheelbarrow. Therefore, only 4th place and nothing more.

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VK700X is the only smartphone from the VKWORLD brand that gave me positive emotions. It has a good display, more or less usable cameras, and a decent appearance. Let me remind you that the smartphone has metal ends, which has a positive effect on the strength of the case. The disadvantages I would include is the lazy GPS, which only works after a good kick through engineering menu. Well, I would like to see better autonomy. If the VK700X had a more solid battery, it would definitely take second place.

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And exactly good battery brought HomTom HT3 to second position. The manufacturer announced a battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh. The actual capacity is, of course, less, but you can count on 2500 mAh and that’s quite good. Unlike the HomTom HT7, the HT3 model has a more adequate touchscreen, and the quality of the matrix itself is decent. Everything works stably, I don’t have any serious complaints about the smartphone. The only fly in the ointment is viruses in the firmware. But the installation official update via WiFi and running with Dr. antivirus. WEB solves the virus problem in 5 minutes. Overall, for $56-57 it’s a decent choice.

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It must be admitted that Bluboo Xfire 2 took first place in my rating in a not entirely fair fight. All of his opponents have a price tag of up to $60. Xfire 2 costs 70 bucks. But with a difference of only a chervonet, our champion is able to offer several significant trump cards at once, which bring him to first place. It has a metal body and the most pleasant design in this company. It has a fingerprint scanner, which works quite well. And, of course, we need to praise the smart for a full-fledged 5-point multi-touch, while in competitors we see a 2-touch dual touch. In terms of the quality of the display, cameras, and interface speed, Xfire 2 is not inferior to its pursuers. Its battery, of course, is not surprising, but let's not forget that Xfire 2 is the most thin smartphone from the list, and being slim requires sacrifice. The result is a well-deserved first place.

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5 MORE WORTHY ULTRA-BUDGET SMARTPHONES FROM CHINA

And now let’s move on to smartphones that I didn’t have a chance to test. But among them there are definitely models that are no worse, and maybe even better, than the devices from the rating. Since I am not familiar with these smartphones in detail and do not know their shortcomings, I will not place them in places. Let's just look at it as a list.

The model is known for the fact that at the time of its release it became the most affordable smartphone with support for 4G networks. The BV2000 comes in several colors, has an MT6735P processor, and costs no more than $70. It has a simplified version of BV2000S without 4G support, which can be found on our website. In the version with the S prefix, I didn’t like the camera at all. I suspect it's the same here. But otherwise, the smart looks good and is suitable for people who are looking for an affordable 4G smartphone.

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This handsome guy immediately attracts attention with his stylish appearance, which is unusual for ultra-budget employees. It is a direct competitor to the HomTom HT7, another affordable option with a 5.5-inch screen. Fans of budget “shovels” can consider this as an option.

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Still, the ghost of Doogee X5 continues to haunt us. This time in the form of an upgraded version of the X5S. In fact, we have before us the same X5, but built on a different hardware platform. Thanks to the presence of the MT6735P processor, the model received support for 4G networks, but the price tag also increased to 70 bucks. The design is still the same - brutal and angular plastic tiles.