Best Chinese smartphones of 2018

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

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

Choosing between the best Chinese budget smartphones, more and more ordinary buyers prefer Meizu M6s. The novelty of 2018 lost the proprietary mBack key, but retained the symmetrical arrangement of the sensors with the camera. The sensor works stably, responds well even to touch with wet fingers. In this case, the sensitivity can be adjusted. Of particular note is the 5.7-inch IPS screen with good HD + resolution.In addition, the developers equipped the device with protective glass and an oleophobic coating of the matrix. Therefore, the device has a good operational life. Appearance perfectly complement the rounded corners of the screen. Speaking about the hardware, it should be said that in recent years the company has released devices based on MediaTek chipsets, which are definitely weaker than Qualcomm. Fortunately, the M6s got Samsung's SoC. It is highly likely that this processor is more productive than the Snapdragon 625. As regards new technologies, it is possible to single out the presence of Wi-Fi 5 GHz. The gadget runs on Android 7.0.

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

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

Still, it would seem, quite recently, Huawei hit the public at Mate 10, as the news came about the appearance of a new Chinese smartphone with Honor 10 artificial intelligence. This is a model with a good dual camera, large display and many innovative features. It works on the basis of the Kirin 970 processor, supplemented by 4 gigabytes of RAM. Such parameters are enough to use the latest games. In addition, the developers took care of the presence of a smart camera with 20 megapixels. The battery capacity is 3,750 mAh, but many users worry that battery autonomy will not be enough to watch 4K video and games. Really too powerful processor can be demanding, however, as well as the overall screen. Well, one can only hope that the “sensational” model will meet the expectations of fans of the already branded manufacturer of Chinese smartphones.

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

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

We are talking about an excellent Chinese smartphone in 2018, which runs on the basis of the proprietary processor Kirin 659. In addition to the chip of their own production, the developers did not spare the investment to install a high-quality display (5.84 inches) with an aspect ratio of 19: 9. As a result, the non-standard resolution is 1080 x 2280 pixels. A feature of the novelty is the famous neckline, which users call “monobrow”. In fact, the design is unique and very beautiful. If a few years ago, developers were inspired by Apple solutions, today they are an example to follow. The 2018 smartphone has the perfect price / quality ratio. It has a power dual camera, a robust housing made of glass and metal. Available 64 gigabytes of internal memory, which can be increased through a memory card slot to 254 gigabytes. At the same time, the “mobile computer” runs on the basis of the improved operating system Android 8.0 Oreo.

The best Chinese smartphone of 2018 - Honor view 10 with support for artificial intelligence technology. In particular, the face recognition mode is implemented. Structured Light technology allows you to quickly read the features of the user's appearance. In addition, it provides fast charging, dual camera, large display. Except for some features, the product is outwardly identical to the Honor 7X. In addition to a 6-inch display, a fingerprint scanner and a dual photo module, the model attracts with good sound in headphones and without, high performance and reliability. Equipped with glass with a 2.5D effect. The HiSilicon Kirin 970 chip with two core apartments allows you to perform any process. It would be impossible to realize the potential of the chip without a good 3,750 mAh battery.

If you do not know how to choose a Chinese smartphone due to the variety of relevant manufacturers and segments, please note:

• The latest generation of models runs on Android 8.0 Oreo;
• The quality of photos and videos does not depend on the number of megapixels, but on the matrix used;
• Huawei produces smartphones based on its own processors, which are weaker than Snapdragon;
• Inexpensive smartphones made in China are much cheaper than premium ones. Moreover, it is not always worse than the products of branded companies;
• When choosing Chinese smartphones, priced at over 20,000 rubles, pay attention to all modifications of models.

The best manufacturers this year are Xiaomi and Huawei.

Speaking about which Chinese smartphone to buy, you need to consider your needs and interests. We tried to simplify the task by drawing a line between the "state employees" and expensive smartphones:

• best budget smartphone - Xiaomi MI A1;
• in terms of price / quality - Huawei P20;
• with a good camera - Meizu 15;
• the most powerful - Huawei Honor view 10;
• beautiful and stylish - Huawei Honor 10.

We hope that this top will be useful and will help you make the right choice!