Rating of budget Chinese smartphones. Rating of the best Chinese smartphones in terms of price-quality ratio

More and more buyers are choosing smartphones from Chinese companies. And this is not surprising: Chinese smartphones are noticeably cheaper, have advanced technical characteristics and a solid appearance, and their quality is getting better and better every year. We have chosen Top 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2016 according to customer reviews.

The best Chinese smartphones 2016

Rating of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016 compiled on the basis of customer reviews from the largest trading platforms and online stores. For each smartphone, “ average rating" - average score on a 100-point system. Models with a small number of reviews are excluded from the rating. Below are Top 10 best Chinese smartphones according to customer ratings:

92.8 (757 ratings)

91.6 (64 ratings)

91.4 (80 ratings)

90.5 (324 ratings)

89.4 (150 ratings)

88.7 (86 ratings)

87.5 (315 ratings)

87.1 (229 ratings)

87.0 (71 ratings)

84.4 (243 ratings)

Products received the highest customer ratings Xiaomi company, four smartphones from this company made it into the top ten best smartphones, including one in first place. The eternal rival Meizu noticeably lost ground over the year and let Huawei and ASUS pass ahead, failing to get into the top five.

Let's take a closer look at the TOP 3 best Chinese smartphones at the end of 2016:

1st place - (rating 92.8)

The best Chinese smartphone of 2016 according to customer ratings

It seems that Xiaomi has managed to firmly win the hearts of domestic buyers. - not only the most popular Chinese smartphone of 2016, but also the most highly rated by users. Just think about it: the average smartphone rating on a 100-point system was 92.8 points based on 757 customer reviews. This is an incredibly high result given such a large number of reviews, and it is completely justified.

If we look at the characteristics of the device, we see a typical flagship smartphone two years ago. The device has a high-quality 5.5-inch Full HD screen, a good camera, a fairly powerful Qualcomm processor and a battery with a capacity of more than 4000 mAh (for comparison, most modern flagships have batteries with a capacity of no more than 3000 mAh). Moreover, this did not in any way affect the design of the smartphone - its thickness is 8.65 mm, a metal body and a fingerprint scanner are included.

The smartphone recently released a sequel (), but the new product is more expensive and its ratings are slightly worse, so Redmi Note 3 Pro still remains the most popular Chinese smartphone of 2016.

2nd place - (rating 91.6)

Beautiful and fast smartphone from ASUS

This smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer, ASUS, stands out for its premium design and high-quality build. The smartphone has 4 GB installed RAM and costs a powerful Snapdragon 625 chipset, designed for mid-range smartphones price category. The performance is enough to run any games from Play Market. Despite the 3000 mAh battery, which by today’s standards cannot be called a record figure, the time battery life good - on average, a smartphone battery lasts for one and a half to two days.

The smartphone's camera is one of the best in its class, with optical image stabilization and very fast autofocus. A fingerprint scanner is present. - great smartphone mid-price segment, which will delight the owner with an expensive appearance, good performance and a high-quality camera.

3rd place - (rating 91.4)

Lightweight version of the flagship Huawei P9 line

A lightweight version of the flagship P9 line, but it’s more correct to compare it with last year’s P8 Lite model. The new product has much better screen, a more powerful processor, and a larger battery. For 16-18 thousand rubles you will get a well-built middle-class smartphone, without any obvious disadvantages. The body of the lite version is simpler than that of the flagship, but the smartphone looks very solid - matte metal edges with beveled edges and a thickness of only 7.5 mm.

Huawei has installed an excellent screen in their smartphone, clear, with good color reproduction and viewing angles. The fingerprint scanner works not only for unlocking, but also as touchpad(for example, you can scroll through photos), this is a proprietary feature of Huawei. If you are looking good smartphone middle class, but 5.5-inch smartphones are too big for you, we advise you to pay attention to this model. Thanks to the 5.2-inch diagonal screen, the device has more convenient dimensions and fits well in the hand.

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

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Our rating is built in order - from simple to complex, and the tenth place in the top 10 went to an excellent budget model – Xiaomi Redmi 4X (32 GB). The smartphone is housed in a metal case, on the front panel of which there is a 5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Redmi 4X has an 8-core processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz, for which 3 GB of RAM are 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 f/2 aperture takes good photos in HDR mode, and for selfies and video calls there is a 5 megapixel front camera. In addition, Redmi 4X has 2 SIM card slots, one of which is combined with a card slot microSD memory, 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: RAM - 3 GB, built-in - 32 GB, combined slot for memory cards;
Battery: 4100 mAh (micro-USB).

Pros

Compact and fast, with a convenient MIUI shell;
Good camera, 3 GB of RAM and fingerprint scanner;
IR port and good sound in headphones.

Cons

Touch buttons are not backlit.

In ninth place in the ranking is another model from this company, an equally inexpensive but good smartphone with big screen– Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus in an elegant metal and polycarbonate body. Its 6 inch IPS display from Tianma with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9, covered with scratch-resistant 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass. Redmi 5 Plus is quite powerful for budget segment a chipset based on an 8-core processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 with a clock frequency of 2000 MHz, and 4 GB of RAM is more than enough for its fast operation. The phone has good cameras from the OmniVision brand with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels, the weak software for which can be corrected by installing a program like “Google camera”, or drivers from camera2api, which turn these photo modules into flagship-level cameras with digital video stabilization. Also, a large budget smartphone with two SIM cards from Xiaomi works in LTE networks, has a fingerprint scanner and powerful battery capacity 4000 mAh with function fast charging, which is enough for 2 days of battery life for the gadget.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.2 Nougat with MIUI V9 shell;
Display: IPS, 5.99 inches, 2160x1080 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.

Cons

There is no stabilization for cameras and the NFC module;
Combined memory card slot;
Poor quality sound when recording video.

The eighth position 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 from 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 performance both in the network and in working with applications. But the cameras here are even more interesting: the main photo module is double, and consists of sensors with a resolution of 12 and 5 megapixels. The module's senior camera, Sony IMX362 with f/1.9 aperture, is considered the best in the mid-budget smartphone segment, according to users. Front camera phone with a resolution of 16 megapixels and a relative aperture of f/2, also of a good level. Among the functionality of the smartphone, it is worth noting 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 charging 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: RAM - 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 comfortable FlyME shell;
Excellent screen with realistic color reproduction and a fingerprint scanner;
Fast charging and two days offline mode batteries.

Cons

If worn without film, the oleophobic coating is erased within 2 months;
The display and slippery case are scratched;
Lack of 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 tempered 2.5D glass. The model's chipset contains an 8-core processor - MediaTek MT6750 and a video accelerator - Mali-T860 MP2, which are supported by 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 consists of two high-quality sensors with a resolution of 16 and 8 megapixels, taking 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 operates on LTE networks, has two SIM card slots, a fingerprint scanner and FM radio; and its 4130 mAh battery has a fast charging 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: RAM - 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.

Cons

Gets warm when navigating;
Doesn't play well with games maximum settings;
Slippery body.

Meizu Pro 7

The sixth position in the top 10 was given to a powerful mid-priced model - Meizu Pro 7. The front panel of the gadget is occupied by an excellent Super AMOLED display made by Samsung with a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, protected by scratch-resistant glass. On the back panel under the lenses 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 coprocessor – PowerVR 7XTP-MT4 and 4 GB of RAM. Thanks to the powerful chip, it runs great 3D games and 4K videos, and 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 eldest of them is Sony IMX386, with f/2 aperture, and, among many functions, has digital image stabilization and touch focusing. The main camera, thanks to the ability to control it from the auxiliary screen, can take excellent selfies. The front camera is also of good quality; it has a resolution of 16 megapixels and an f/2 aperture. This stylish smartphone has an infrared port that turns it into a control panel for household appliances, a fingerprint scanner and a separate audio chip - CS43130 Master HIFI, thanks to which the phone has excellent sound. Well, a battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh with a fast charging function will allow Meizu Pro 7 to last autonomously for at least a day.

Specifications

Display: Super AMOLED, 5.2 inches, 1920x1080 pixels;
Processor: 8-core MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (2.6 GHz);
Memory: RAM - 4 GB, built-in - 128 GB;
Battery: 3000 mAh, fast charging, (USB Type-C).

Pros

Stylish design, “cool” display, there is an auxiliary screen;
Great sound, battery life and fast charging.

Cons

No NFC module;
No SIM card slot;
No moisture protection.

Xiaomi Mi 6

In fifth place in the ranking is a well-balanced and functional smartphone in a metal and ceramic body - 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. Inside the smartphone there is a powerful 8-core processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with a clock frequency of 2.45 GHz, for which 4 or 6 GB (optional) of RAM are allocated. With such amazing features, Mi 6 is very fast to use. And also, this cell phone has very good cameras: the main one is Sony IMX386 with a resolution of 12 megapixels and f/1.8 aperture, which has the functions of digital and optical stabilization, touch focusing 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 a blurred background effect. The smartphone’s selfie camera – Sony IMX268 has a resolution of 8 megapixels, an f/2 aperture and a viewing angle of 80°. Both cameras have a wide range manual settings, significantly expanding the photographer’s capabilities. The Mi 6 has 2 SIM card slots, good stereo speakers and a fingerprint scanner, IRDA and NFC modules, as well as fast charging 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);
Memory: RAM - 4/6 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 3350 mAh, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, (USB Type-C).

Pros

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

Cons

Not autonomous enough;
No mini-jack 3.5 mm audio jack;
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 measures 5.7 inches diagonally. The older model has a more powerful processor – a 10-core MediaTek Helio X30 with a clock frequency of 2.6 GHz. Naturally, for increased power consumption, the manufacturer increased the capacity of the battery 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 has been replaced with a more powerful one with a resolution of 16 megapixels. Otherwise, the same excellent functionality: 2 SIM card slots, 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, 2560x1440 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: RAM - 6 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 3500 mAh, fast charging, (USB Type-C).

Pros

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

Cons

No NFC module;
No SIM card slot;
No moisture protection.

OnePlus 5

The top three of the top 10 best Chinese smartphones opens with a model in an aluminum alloy body – OnePlus 5, equipped with excellent Optic AMOLED display manufactured by Samsung with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, protected by scratch-resistant 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The performance of the phone is excellent, since it runs a modern 8-core chip - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 with working frequency 2450 MHz. The main photo module of OnePlus 5 is double and consists of cameras with a resolution of 16 and 20 megapixels. The older one is a 16 MP sensor – Sony IMX398 with an f/1.7 aperture, among other functions, equipped with digital image stabilization, touch focusing and the ability to create pictures in RAW format. The secondary 20 MP camera has a telephoto lens and is used to create a background blur effect. Regarding the quality of photos and videos of the main module, reviews from the owners are the most positive, but advice is given to install HDR app+ from Google Pixel. The front camera is a Sony IMX371 with a resolution of 16 megapixels, has an f/2 aperture and is an excellent tool for taking 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 fast charging function, the image of one of the best smartphones of 2018 emerges in terms of price-quality-functionality ratio.

Specifications

OS: Android 7.1.1 Nougat - 8.1 Oreo with Hydrogen OS-Oxygen 5.1.2 shell;
Display: Optic AMOLED, 5.5 inches, 1920x1080 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: RAM - 6/8 GB, built-in - 64/128 GB;
Battery: 3300 mAh, OnePlus Dash Charge, (USB Type-C).

Pros

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

Cons

Camera noises in the dark, screen scratches;
No protection from water;
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 large sizes 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 - 3300 mAh. OnePlus 5T has a face unlock feature, and will be an excellent choice for lovers of top-end phablets.

Today, Chinese mobile device manufacturers are serious competitors to European suppliers. Modern devices from China are not inferior in quality and characteristics to well-known ones, and are cheaper.

The list includes best Chinese smartphones of 2016 – top 10 ranking. Many of them are already on sale, and some of them will appear in stores in the near future.

Elephone Ivory Price 100 $

Elephone Ivory– a new device from Elephone opens the top ten best mobile devices of this year. This is a budget option with approximate cost$100 is loaded with smartphones that are about one and a half times more expensive. The new product boasts an 8-core Mediatek processor MT 6753, which consists of 8 energy-efficient Cortex A53 cores operating at a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Support for LTE networks allows you to handle medium-heavy applications. In addition, Elephone Ivory can please its owner with built-in memory, which is 16 GB. This amount of memory is quite enough to store information without a large video library. The gadget works in the operating room Android system 5.1.1, but the developers promise to ship the device on Android 6.0 soon. Also among the advantages of this model is the 13 megapixel rear camera. The disadvantages include a rather nondescript appearance.

Price 100$

Kingzone N 5 unlike the previous model, it has attractive external characteristics. The device looks bright, stylish and is available in 4 color options. The frame of the device is made of aluminum alloy and a special coating that increases wear resistance. The technical characteristics of Kingzone N 5 are as follows: 4-core MT6735 processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz, which is quite expected for a gadget costing $100. The main advantages of the device include the ability to use two SIM cards, a 13 megapixel rear camera, which is complemented by a 5 megapixel front camera. The device runs on Android 5.1. Good external data combined with good hardware allowed the device to take ninth place in the ranking of the best Chinese smartphones of 2016.

Price 110 $

UMi Rome occupies eighth position in the top best devices of this year. Manufacturers took care of wear resistance, as well as increased impact resistance of the device and made its body metal. The performance level here is represented by an 8-core MTK6753 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, which is a big plus for this device with a price policy of around $110. The disadvantages of UMi Rome include the low performance of the rear and front cameras, which are equal to 8 megapixels and 2 megapixels. Overall, this is a good device with good hardware, allowing you to store information up to 16 GB using native memory.

Price 100$

Another good budget option is represented by the model Elefone Trunk. The device is equipped with a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and an operating system that has been updated to the latest version – Android 6.0. The sensitive rear camera is 13 megapixels, but the front camera is only 2 megapixels. The advantages of the model include the ability to use two SIM cards. Negative indicators of Elefone Trunk include low capacity battery, equal to 2100 mAh. This drawback is compensated by a very reasonable price, which does not exceed $100.

Price 80 $

Doogee X5 Pro– one of the best Chinese models, presented in a rich color scheme. The device is equipped with a quad-core MT6735 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz. It is possible to simultaneously use 2 SIM cards that can support the LTE network. The main camera has 5 megapixels, and the front one has 2 megapixels. The weak side of this device is the body, which is made of plastic and makes the device more vulnerable to mechanical stress. The disadvantage of the gadget is mitigated by the cost - it can be purchased at a very attractive price of $80.

Price 70 $

Smartphone Oukitel U 7 Pro from Oukitel is worthy of the buyer's attention as one of the best budget options. The 2016 model has received improved characteristics compared to the old one. This applies to both appearance and internal content. The new device is equipped with a 4-core Mediatek MT 6735 processor with a clock frequency of 1.3 GHz, and also supports LTE networks. The sensitivity of the cameras is 8 megapixels for the rear and 2 megapixels for the front. As for the volume of RAM and internal memory, the figures here are not large enough and you can only count on 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. Oukitel U 7 Pro runs on the Android 5.1 operating system. You can purchase the device for $70.

Price 80 $

Haier W 858– a good budget option for people who are not chasing high device performance. The device is equipped with a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. For $80, the buyer is offered to get a smartphone running on Android 4.3 OS. This is far from latest version operating system, so you should not expect high performance. Compared to other models, Haier W 858 has no best camera, the sensitivity of which is only 5 megapixels.

Price 60 $

Homtom HT 7– one of the best budget smartphones from a Chinese manufacturer. The first thing that can please the buyer is its price, which is about $60. In addition to the low cost, you can also highlight the stylish design of the device, made in strict black and white colors, as well as a reliable frame made of a metal alloy. As for the internal characteristics, the device cannot boast of high performance, as it is equipped with a 4-core Mediatek MT 6580A processor. The RAM here is small and amounts to 1 Mg, but for a model with such a pricing policy this is a completely acceptable amount. As for the built-in memory, it is 8 MB. Homtom HT 7 runs on Android 5.1 OS.

Price 120 $

Huawei Ascend G 620S– the best Chinese smartphone in the mid-price category. Made in a classic style, the device is equipped with a high-quality display with a 5-inch screen and HD resolution. The filling includes a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz. Huawei Ascend G 620S operates using Android 4.3 OS and the installed Emotion UI 2.3 interface, which makes the model similar to the iPhone. The RAM here is 1 MB, and the built-in memory is 8 MB. The pictures taken with the device turn out quite decent, thanks to the main camera with 8 megapixels. This gadget costs around $120.

Price 150 $

Lenovo A 936 the best Chinese smartphone introduced on the mobile device market in 2016. The advantages of the phone are evidenced not only by attractive external data, but also by internal characteristics. The device is equipped with an 8-core MTK6752 processor with a frequency of 1.7 GHz, and also has 2 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. The main camera has a sensitivity of 13 megapixels, and the front one has a sensitivity of 5 megapixels. Lenovo A 936 runs on Android 4.4 OS, which can be upgraded to Android versions 5.0 Lollipop. The average cost of such a gadget is $150.

The beginning of the summer period presented users with many new interesting mobile devices. The pioneers were the companies Xiaomi and Meizu, who presented the Meizu M3S and Xiaomi Redmi 3S, which fall into the budget class at their cost. However, this was not the main sensation; the most sensational smartphones were the flagship device OnePlus 3 and the ZUK Z2 phone. After reading the new issue of “”, you will learn everything you need.

UMI London

Price: $69.99
The UMI company announced a nice smartphone from the budget segment, which was traditionally named after the universally recognizable city - London. The appearance of the phone is similar to that of a flagship Xiaomi device Mi5, although there is no scanner button on the front. The new product is covered with curved glass on both sides and has a metal frame. According to the vendor, this phone extremely durable. However, it’s hard to believe, taking into account the budget class and modest price tag.

Doogee F7 Pro

Price: $270
The flagship device Doogee F7 Pro was presented in July, but many could see its presentation at an event called MWC, which took place in the winter. At that time he was among the first mobile gadgets created on the basis of the Mediatek Helio X20 chipset (10 cores). However, everyone knows very well that second-rate companies often delay production too much, and only in the summer did information about the start of sales appear. In addition to the interesting processor, this flagship also boasts an impressive 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. There is also 4 GB of RAM, a main IMX230 photo module with a resolution of 21 megapixels from SONY, the same camera is installed on the Meizu MX5 and a solid 4000 mAh battery.

iNew U9

Price: $94
Everything is leading to the fact that iNew U9 will become the most affordable phablet on the global technology market. Buying it at retail, the new device will cost a little less than $100. Of course, I understand that for such a sum you shouldn’t expect something incredible, but if you look closely, the technical component is not so poor. The big plus is that the phone is built on the MediaTek MT6735 chipset, not the MT6580.

RugGear RG740

Price: $400
RugGear RG740 is a mobile gadget straight from the Middle Kingdom, identified as a protected type. The new smartphone meets IP68 (protection standard), which means it is dust-resistant, waterproof and completely immune to any shock. Compared to its rivals in the global market, the RugGear RG740 boasts a couple of unexpected but necessary details - a port for charger magnetic type, several copies have these Sony Xperia. Such a small detail greatly simplifies the charging process and gives additional security. But for those who are distrustful, there is also microUSB.
But there is no barrel of honey without a fly in the ointment. The cost is too high, taking into account the fact that funds for production are raised through a crowdfunding scheme.

OnePlus 3

Price: $399 / 399 EUR / 2499 RMB
According to many, the loudest buzz of this month was the presentation of the 3rd flagship device, OnePlus 3. As expected, this is a mobile device from the “upper class” at an affordable price. Like many of its opponents on the market, the OnePlus 3 phone was built on the basis of the already proven Snapdragon 820 chipset. In addition, there is as much as 6 GB of RAM, which is the maximum today. And it’s worth considering that there are no versions with less RAM. It is also necessary to mention that the flagship is equipped with a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display, a fingerprint scanner, fast charging, and the main photo module IMX298 with a resolution of 16 megapixels, from Sony. All this is encased in a metal case (andonized aluminum).
The cost for such a powerful device is not much, not less than 399 dollars for residents of the USA, and for residents of Europe the cost will be 399 euros. In China, the flagship has a price tag of 2499 yuan, which translates to $380.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Redmi 3X

Price: $106/136
Xiaomi Corporation has spoiled its fans with two new products - Redmi 3S and Redmi 3X. It’s not hard to guess that both phones are modifications of the already beloved budget phone Redmi 3. The main difference between the new models and the original is a different processor. Having said goodbye to Snapdragon 616, Redmi 3S and Redmi 3X acquired a fresh Snapdragon 430 chipset. And despite the fact that the “fresh” one is lower in class, in terms of performance it will most likely be more productive than its “big brother”.
In addition, the new models have fingerprint scanners on board, such as those in the Redmi 3 Pro.
The phone's appearance is practically indistinguishable. However, the Redmi 3X model is intended for the operator from China “China Unicom” and has a slightly different shape of the edges - they are straight.

Meizu M3S

Price: $106/136
This smartphone was created in order to compete with the Redmi 3 line from Xiaomi Corporation. Previous Meizu version The M3 is inferior with its flimsy plastic body, significantly smaller battery, and lacks a fingerprint scanner. And in new version We took into account all the shortcomings of the previous model and tried to get rid of them. Now everything on board the smartphone is encased in a metal case. The phone has a fingerprint scanner on the front panel of the device. The battery has a reserve of 3000 mAh, in this it is clearly inferior to its competitor, because 4100 mAh is no joke. However, few people pay attention to this point, and therefore now Meizu M3S can measure its strength with budget smartphones from Xiaomi. After all, even the price tags are almost identical.

Meizu Pro 6 (red and pink)

Price: $380
In addition to the updated Meizu M3S, the company presented to the public two new colors for the flagship device Meizu PRO 6. If they had not stood out so much from the crowd, they would not have been included in this list, but today it is rare to see a bright mobile device, in particular red.
Regarding technical data and cost, they are completely identical to the standard Meizu Pro 6.

Gionee S6 Pro

Price: $305
The Gionee company made a splash by presenting the brand new S6 Pro, the main feature of which was the unusual body, which was made of 97% metal. But the technical component doesn’t really stand out. This is a high-quality average mobile gadget, which is built on the MediaTek Helio P10 processor with a solid 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of native memory. The cost seems a little high, however, looking at the company that created it, everything falls into place.

Huawei Honor 5A

Price: $106 / $122
New from the budget class Huawei Honor 5A, taking into account the technical data and cost, is quite capable of competing with the brainchild of Xiaomi and Meizu. A mobile gadget with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, built on a Snapdragon 617 processor (8 cores), is armed with 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal memory, a 3100 mAh battery and two photo modules - the main one with a resolution of 13 megapixels, and the front one with a resolution of 8 megapixels . But they won’t buy it online as zealously as, for example, Xiaomi or Meizu.

Asus Pegasus 3

Price: $197 / $228
But at Asus things are very deplorable, because why release a budget-class smartphone with a Mediatek MT6737 chipset in China, evaluating it as a high-quality average gadget. In addition, the new product has an appearance that is not everyone’s taste, thanks to the “bold” frames around the screen. But there is also a plus - an impressive 4100 mAh battery. The mobile phone has a 5.2-inch display. If we think about it, the new product from Asus is the same Xiaomi Redmi 3S, only with a weaker processor at the cost of the Redmi Note 3 Pro on the Snapdragon 650 chipset with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory.

Doogee T6 Pro

Price: $150
Doogee Corporation has made updates to the long-lasting favorite Doogee T6 with a 5.5-inch diagonal and a large 6250 mAh battery. The new product is called Doogee T6 Pro. Now, instead of the MediaTek MT6735 chipset (4 cores), MT6753 with 8 cores is installed on board. And now the RAM size is 3 GB, and the “native” memory is 32 GB. Otherwise, nothing has changed.

Nubia Z11 Max

Price: $305
Everyone will remember 2016 as the heyday of huge mobile devices with screens over 6 inches. And this month, Nubia was also able to boast of such a large specimen. I would like to remind you that Nubia is a sub-brand of ZTE. The new mobile device has a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Super AMOLED matrix. There is a rather impressive technical part on board, which is based on the Snapdragon 652 chipset. There is also 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. The new brainchild from Nubia is armed with a good photo module with a resolution of 16 megapixels (Sony IMX298), a fingerprint scanner and Hi-Fi sound declared by the manufacturer. And all this is enclosed in a metal shell. And taking into account all this data, the cost is $305 and this allows the Nubia Z11 Max to compete with the Xiaomi Mi Max in the best configuration.

Lenovo PHAB2 Pro, PHAB2 Plus and PHAB2

Price: $499/299/199
The new Lenovo PHAB2 Pro is not just everyone’s favorite mobile device, but also the first phone on the planet that supports Project Tango augmented virtual reality. This 6.4-inch gadget has a huge number of sensors and cameras that are responsible for scanning the surrounding space in order to build a 3D model. Such technology should be used in game processes or for navigation while in the building.
Other highlights include a QHD screen with 2560 x 1440 pixels, a 16-megapixel main photo module, a metal body, a fingerprint scanner, a Snapdragon 652 chipset and high-level sound from Dolby.
In addition to the flagship type device, its younger brothers were presented - PHAB and PHAB2 Plus. Both new products have exactly the same diagonal, but the resolution will be lower. In addition, the phones are based on chipsets from Mediatek.

Meitu V4s and M6

Cost: $460-535/$610-760
Meitu is widely known in the Middle Kingdom as a manufacturer of expensive mobile devices for a female audience, and this month the company presented two gadgets.
The Meitu V4s is an update to the flagship type device of that year. To put it roughly, they only updated the amount of “native” memory and added a new orange coloring.
But the new Meitu M6 is the new brainchild of the company. This model is the first to have a fingerprint scanner and, unlike the Meitu V4s, it comes with a more modest finish.
As before, the main highlights of mobile gadgets from Meitu are the famous V design and two high-tech photo modules with a resolution of 21 megapixels. Well, the cost is, as always, too high.

OPPO A59

Cost: $275
Long before the release there were rumors that new smartphone from OPPO will be able to pamper everyone with its low cost. But what is happening now is completely different from what was said. OPPO A59 is the most expensive mobile gadget based on the modest Mediatek MT6750 chipset. This was also installed on the Meizu M3 mini. The price tag from the manufacturer is 1,799 yuan, which translates to $275. As a comparison, we can mention the ZUK Z2, which was built on the basis of the powerful Snapdragon 820.

ZTE Blade A2

Price: $92-107
New mobile gadget from the budget class ZTE Blade The A2 will take the place of the Blade A1 from 2015. As it was before, one of the main features of the phone will be a fingerprint scanner and a durable metal case will be added to this. In general, the new product from ZTE can compete with the Meizu M3 mini, and perhaps even with the Xiaomi Redmi 3, if the average battery capacity is to your liking.

ZUK Z2

Price: $273
In the end, the prayers of lovers of miniature mobile gadgets were heard and the ZUK company gave everyone who asked a ZUK Z2. You should know that ZUK is a subsidiary of Lenovo. On at the moment This is the most affordable phone based on the powerful Snapdragon 820. But in addition to the top chipset, it has 4 GB of RAM, a fingerprint scanner, acceptable photo modules and an impressive 3500 mAh battery. In the Celestial Empire, the cost will cost less than three hundred dollars.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 Ultra and ZenFone 3

Price: $249 / $479 / $499
ASUS Corporation from Taiwan presented three new products at once, including the hi-end flagship device ZenFone 3 Deluxe, built on the Snapdragon 820 and with 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory. Besides this new gadget acquired a 5.7-inch display and a 23-megapixel main photo module with optical stabilization(4 axes).
The second, but no less important new product is ZenFone 3 Ultra. a real titanium with a 6.8-inch screen, but it just has less outstanding technical data. However, this will be enough to play or work. One of the top Snapdragon 652 and 4 GB of RAM will ensure stable operation.
Well, the third gadget from the budget segment is ZenFone 3. To be honest, the characteristics of this smartphone are quite consistent with the standards of the middle class, but its cost is almost two times lower than the above-mentioned brothers. The device has a 5.5-inch FHD screen, a fresh Snapdragon 625 chipset with 8 cores, 4 GB of RAM and a main photo module of 16 megapixels.

InFocus S1

Price: $150
This product also comes from Taiwan. For those who are not in the know, this brand is the property of the well-known Foxconn factory.
The new mobile device is an almost exact copy of the Meizu M3 Note with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a Mediatek Helio P10 processor. The only difference is that the amount of RAM is higher, but the battery capacity is slightly lower. However, the main highlight is Android firmware Tencent OS 2.0. To date, this is the first phone that runs on Tencent OS. Second generation.

When choosing a smartphone, buyers usually study models from well-known manufacturers. They can be understood. After all, it is believed that brands have a more responsible attitude to production, and therefore better quality materials and programs. But recently, more and more consumers are paying attention to the Chinese market. As it turned out, equipment from Chinese manufacturers can be no worse, and even better in quality and more accessible to the average person.

Our top 10 includes smartphones that ranked high in the 2016 ranking. We will consider devices with approximately the same parameters, which, according to buyers, received the highest rating in terms of price-quality ratio.

All you have to do is make a choice based on your budget.

10 Elephone P8000

This model is an excellent choice of a powerful smartphone at an affordable price. A high-quality display with excellent viewing angles, high performance without unnecessary lags, clear and pleasant sound in headphones - all these are the main advantages for purchasing it. The capacitive battery provides long work, but at the same time has heavy weight. Therefore, it is more suitable for the male half.

Elephone P8000 may become warm during heavy gaming. The camera shoots well in daylight conditions. The recessed camera eye is protected from scratches during use. A good screen, sufficient power and a large battery make it the best choice among similar smartphones.

Pros:

Battery capacity.
Good color rendition.
Affordable price.
Excellent performance.

Cons:

Build quality (there are some gaps in parts).
The LED on the Home button is too bright.
Poor quality of photos.

9 Meizu M3s 16 Gb

Smartphones from this manufacturer have recently become the most popular. After all, reviews previous users mostly positive. The stylish metal body with rounded edges and compact size makes it easy to use.

High quality display with good range Brightness adjustment allows you to work with it in any conditions. An 8-core processor provides faster graphics performance. The SIM card tray is hybrid, also suitable for a memory card. To get rid of freezes and lags, you need to select a performance power mode in the settings.

With the right skill, you can take pretty high-quality pictures. For night shooting, it is better to use manual mode. Meizu M3s 16 Gb doesn't offer anything special, but its quality and performance make it a desirable purchase.

Pros:

Capacious battery.
64 GB of internal memory.
Great price.
Stylish and comfortable.

Cons:

Weak camera in low light.
Quiet speaker.

8 Elephone S3

Stylish design and frameless screen will not go unnoticed this model smartphone. The metal body and high-quality assembly without unnecessary gaps and backlashes provide reliable use with this device. It does not slip and conducts heat well.

Compact size allows for comfortable one-handed use. The viewing angles are ideal, the picture is readable from any angle. The 13 MP camera allows you to take good photos with the proper settings. A loud speaker will prevent it from being unheard.

Fast response and decent performance allow it to be used in gaming modes. To expand the memory you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card. Elephone S3 is a stable and high-quality device.

Pros:

Stylish design and excellent build quality.
Compact size with decent screen.
No unnecessary applications.
Nice price with decent parameters.

Cons:

Discharges quickly.
It's getting warm.

7 Lenovo Vibe K5

Despite the standard design of this smartphone, it contains many advantages. The aluminum body with plastic inserts ensures reliable operation and feels comfortable in the hand. For music lovers, there are stereo speakers with Dolby sound on the rear panel.

The fast processor copes well with 3D games. Many pre-installed applications will not let you get bored, and 16 GB of memory will allow you to download a sufficient number of programs. The expansion slot supports cards up to 32 GB. Lenovo Vibe K5 supports 3G and 4G networks.

The main 13-megapixel camera comes with autofocus and LED flash. She will provide good photos at natural light. The front camera will take high-quality selfies. It comes with a bumper and protective film.

Pros:

Excellent color rendition.
High quality photos.
Fast processor.
Dolby sound.
Stylish design.

Cons:

There is no backlight for touch buttons.
Problems with some software.

6 Xiaomi Redmi 3

Unusual stylish design, non-removable battery and affordable price put this model at a high position in the ranking of desired smartphones. Rear metal panel makes it more reliable in operation. And the proposed colors (gold, silver and gray) will suit both male and female audiences.

Stable operation of the interface, good autonomy, and the ability to use two SIM cards are reliable assistants in daily use. The memory is not loaded with useless gadgets. Xiaomi Redmi 3 is rightfully considered the best budget smartphone this year.

Pros:

Screen parameters at a high level.
Long lasting battery.
Budget price.
Good camera.

Cons:

Built-in battery.
Slippery.

5 Ulefone Power

Fun and attractive design, plastic body and tempered glass from the factory protective film give this smartphone rigor and reliability. The 13 megapixel camera will provide good quality photos in excellent lighting. High-quality hardware can easily run even modern 3D games, but you can’t play at maximum effects. SIM cards work alternately.

The 6050 mAh battery lasts up to 2-3 days, even in the most active mode. Offered in an excellent package: headphones, silicone case, OTG cable, replaceable film. Ulefone Power is the best choice in its price segment.

Pros:

Bright display.
Battery capacity.
High performance.
Good equipment.

Cons:

A bit heavy.
It gets very hot.
Poor sound quality.

4 ZUK Z1

ZUK Z1 is an excellent smartphone for its price segment. Stylish design and pleasant tactile sensations make it a desirable purchase. The battery capacity is more than 4000, a good display and support for 2 SIM cards, which is still needed for the average user.

The presence of 64 GB of memory is an undoubted advantage of this model. And 3 GB of RAM and a fast processor will delight you with excellent performance. The 8 MP front camera will delight you with excellent images during video calls. This smartphone is ideal option when choosing from those offered on the market, the performance of which corresponds to the price.

Pros:

User-friendly design.
Good performance.
The battery lasts a long time.
Fast fingerprint scanner.

Cons:

The main camera is of average quality.
Sometimes it gets warm.

3 LeEco Le 2 Max

The 8 mm wide all-metal housing without plastic imitations ensures reliable, comfortable operation. The build quality and parts are at an excellent level. Everything is carefully adjusted, no creaks or gaps are observed. When the smartphone is not active, the glass seems to have no frames. Bright and clear image – nice bonus when watching movies or playing games.

The ultrasonic fingerprint scanner is located on the back of the smartphone, which is very convenient. It provides higher recognition accuracy, identifying the fingerprint even if the fingers are wet. LeEco Le 2 Max supports two SIM cards.

Powerful processor and 6 GB of RAM allow applications to fly. The built-in memory of 64 GB is enough for a lot, so there is no slot for a memory card. Fast charging function implemented. It only takes him 30 minutes to quickly restore his energy supply.

Pros:

Perfect image quality.
Good camera.
High performance.
High quality build.
Fast charging.

Cons:

Weak battery.
Software support.

2 Meizu MX5 16 Gb

Meizu MX5 16 Gb is a beautiful metal smartphone with a bunch of newfangled things. This non-collapsible model is made from a single piece of metal, according to the manufacturers. Available in 4 colors. The presence of fingerprint recognition makes unlocking more convenient. Depending on the environment, the screen brightness is automatically adjusted.

You can play without problems even at maximum settings. The battery has excellent battery life and can work for up to 2 days in normal mode. The front camera provides excellent selfie quality. SIM cards work alternately. The root installed out of the box allows you to manage settings without restrictions.

Pros:

High charging speed.
Large screen with excellent images.
The battery lasts up to 2 days.
High-quality case materials.

Cons:

Slippery.
The back panel is easily soiled.

1 OnePlus OnePlus3 64 Gb

This device can proudly be called a gaming device. A powerful processor, AMOLED display, no freezing or overheating guarantee convenient use. A thin and light body made of high-quality materials fits perfectly in the hand and is suitable for lovers of stylish and impressive models.

The front panel is made of modern safety glass. There is a fingerprint scanner built into the central button at the bottom of the screen. OnePlus OnePlus3 64 GB the most powerful smartphone from those on the market on given time. Performance, instant download applications and not overloaded unnecessary programs operating system are its undeniable advantages.

Manufacturers support the phone using firmware, which allows you to deal with minor issues. Music lovers will like it due to the excellent sound of the speakers.

Pros:

Very fast response.
Reliable aluminum housing.
Fast charging.
Good software support.
Loud speaker.

Cons:

There is no slot for a memory card.
Poor quality of night photography.
Protruding camera eye.