For many years, the mobile phone market was dominated by so-called A-brands, such as Samsung, Apple, LG, etc. Chinese smartphones were deservedly considered too low-quality, low-power and ugly. But by 2017, the situation had changed dramatically. Brands like Xiaomi have managed to raise the bar for quality to the level of global giants, while maintaining a low cost. Yes, there are still cheap semi-basement firms, but those that could be safely recommended are enough. It is the latter that will be discussed in the traditional rating. But first, let's remember the most famous and reliable manufacturers.
Best Chinese smartphone manufacturers
"Huawei" is one of the world's largest manufacturers of 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 it is one of the leaders in the production of tablets, smartphones and laptops. In 2014, the company acquired Motorola Mobility, a well-known manufacturer of mobile devices and software for Android.
"Xiaomi" - the brand entered the Russian market only in 2014, but has already managed to fall in love with many users of mobile devices. Thanks to ultra-affordable prices, the growth rate of the popularity of Xiaomi smartphones was off the charts. In just a few quarters of 2014, the company came in third place in the world in terms of smartphone sales. In February 2016, the real hit of the season was released - the Xiaomi Mi5 smartphone.
"Meizu" is a relatively young company that released the first Windows CE 6.0 smartphone in 2009. The device was almost an exact copy of the Apple iPhone and did not receive 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 Meizu smartphone lineup has grown dramatically, and the brand has become one of the main suppliers of functional yet very inexpensive smartphones.
OnePlus is one of the youngest companies among Chinese smartphone brands. Founded in 2013 by Pete Lau, a former employee of Oppo. An interesting fact is that the creation of the first innovative OnePlus smartphone took place literally in real time. The company has arranged an active feedback from users on the Internet so that they start talking about the company's new products as soon as possible.
Best Chinese smartphones with a good camera
3 OnePlus 6 8 / 128GB
4K video. Optical stabilization
Country: China
Average price: 35,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.7
A cool and organic looking smartphone from China with a camera that is simply top by the standards of the competition. The phone has a large screen with good resolution and AMOLED matrix (long live the real black), and the camera consists of two models with 16 and 20 megapixels. Even under the cameras, optical stabilization, nimble autofocus and a decent macro mode are working. The F / 1.7 aperture will surely please portrait lovers.
In addition, the cameras have 4K resolution and can record video at 60 frames per second. The reviews admire the application for creating a photo - there are many manual settings and the Slow Motion function, beloved by instabloggers. On-site face recognition. The battery is stable enough for a day under a serious load, and if you use the battery resource sparingly, then it will be enough for you for one and a half to two days.
2 Xiaomi Mi A2 4 / 64GB
The most favorable cost
Country: China
Average price: 15840 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9
Until recently, the Xiaomi logo on the body meant mediocre cameras in a smartphone. Now the Chinese brand has changed everything by developing cool software and purchasing high-quality optics to complete their creations. Here is a dual camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, which are controlled by artificial intelligence. Photos delight with detail, good color rendering, noiselessness (relevant for frames with a sufficient level of light).
The reviews advise you to install a 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 your Chinese phone. Whatever one may say, this is the best budget smartphone from China with a good camera. Unusual Xiaomi Mi A2 - 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: 25950 rub.
Rating (2019): 5.0
An insanely stylish smartphone, under the bright body of which the filling designed for young people is hidden. The 5.84-inch IPS screen with a gorgeous resolution boasts a decent margin of brightness and the ability to adjust the color temperature. The processor is the 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 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 to cameras. In the reviews, users note that after installing the updates, the already good photographic abilities increase - the bokeh becomes more natural, the focus more carefully outlines the hair in portraits, and shots in poor light conditions get rid of noise. This is the best smartphone with a juicy design and up-to-date hardware that works out every ruble of its price.
The best inexpensive Chinese smartphones: budget under 10,000 rubles
3 Nokia 3
Latest software
Country: China
Average price: 8297 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4
Nokia phones can be safely called legendary. Phones, but not smartphones. The Finns missed the chance at one time and the brand was bought by the Chinese. Were they able to “shoot” with the new devices? Oh yeah! In terms of performance and screen parameters, Nokia 3 is on a par with its competitors, and the body materials are even simpler - only the frame is made of metal, the back cover is plastic. But a beginner does not take up strength - it can withstand falls even from a great height without problems.
Also, the "troika" boasts slightly more advanced communication modules. 4G LTE-A cat.4 and NFC are supported, which means you can use Android Pay. In addition, the operating system is almost "bare" Android 7.0. The speed of work is excellent, updates come quickly.
Advantages:
- Very nimble shell
- NFC support
- 4G LTE-A cat.4
- Robust case
2 DOOGEE X60 L
Dual camera for inexpensive
Country: China
Average price: 6255 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Smartphone with the seventh Android and progressive appearance. The screen is created on the principle of infinity - there are practically no side frames, and the screen is slightly curved. The design licked up from the flagship from Samsung is not the only advantage (?) Of this model. The manufacturer put a 13 + 8 MP dual camera, a 3300 mAh battery, a 4G module and a GPS under the beautiful body.
The main drawbacks, which are a consequence of the wildly budget price: a processor with modest capabilities, only 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, no gyroscope and unstable Bluetooth. Also, the manufacturer did not bother with the quality of the software, so occasionally the smartphone "catches" glitches and does not like to be updated.
1 Vivo Y81
Premium design. Excellent technical characteristics
Country: China
Average price: 9970 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
A smartphone with a fresh Android (8.1) and a chic appearance - minimalistic frames, neat bangs at the top, thin body. The 6.22-inch screen, unfortunately, cannot boast of a high resolution - it has HD adapted to the elongated screen. But the smartphone at a budget price has a good 13-megapixel camera, 4G, GPS and GLONASS, 3GB of RAM and an 8-core processor with a good margin of power. There is unlocking in the face and a nice shell over the main "axis". The speakers are loud and the build is good.
The reviews praise the battery - 3260 mAh is enough for a day of intensive work. The manufacturer is in the top of the most popular brands in China, and it has recently appeared on our market. This model is the best that can be found cheaply from the Middle Kingdom.
Best Chinese smartphones with good battery
3 Blackview P10000 Pro
Most powerful battery (60 hours talk time). 4 camera modules in total
Country: China
Average price: 14520 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5
Brutal candy bar with the most powerful battery among the participants in our top. There are as many as 11000 mAh, which is enough for 80 hours of listening to music. The battery lasts for a week in moderately active everyday mode. The caring manufacturer has installed fast charging so that the smartphone does not have to charge such a large battery for a day. The charging connector, by the way, is USB Type-C.
We continue to amaze: there is a fingerprint scanner, light and proximity sensors, a flashlight and a face recognition function. Another reason to buy this particular Chinese phone: two front camera modules and two main ones. True, additional modules are endowed with a resolution of only 0.3 megapixels and are needed rather to create the effect of blurring the background and show-off.
2 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64 gb
Largest display
Country: China
Average price: 11 620 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
To say that Mi Max 2 is specific is to say nothing. It is more powerful than the competition. Inside is installed Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and 4 GB of RAM, and therefore all applications and "heavy" games run without problems. You can also find fault with the communication modules: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, IrDA. Fast mobile internet provides 4G LTE-A. The cameras are also good: the 12 MP main module with f / 2.2 makes very good shots in good lighting, and the 5 MP front cameras are enough for selfies on Instagram.
But the display diagonal of this monster is 6.44 inches, and therefore it will suit a very small category of people. To provide the screen with energy, the 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
- Long battery life
Disadvantages:
- Screen size may not suit everyone
1 OUKITEL K10000
31.5 hours of continuous movie viewing
Country: China
Average price: 11 477 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.0
OUKITEL K10000 is the best smartphone with the most powerful battery in the budget segment up to 10,000 rubles. A device for real men who do not feel discomfort to carry a device weighing 285 grams and 14 cm thick in their pocket.
A powerful 10,000 mAh battery is the main trump card of a smartphone, then why they actually buy it. With maximum screen brightness and wi-fi turned on, the smartphone will allow you to play for almost 14 hours - an excellent indicator for a budget gadget. Although this gadget cannot be called a gaming one, the processor is still rather weak. But for listening to music and movies, there is no better option. With 50% display brightness, OUKITEL K10000 will allow you to watch movies on a single charge up to 31.5 hours.
Its clear disadvantages, besides the heavy weight, are the camera. Macro shooting "no", the video shoots with noticeable slowdowns, juiciness and detail are clearly not enough. So it's very far from the camera phone. Among other things, they buy OUKITEL K10000 clearly not for the sake of the camera and games.
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The best Chinese smartphones in price / quality ratio
3 Xiaomi Redmi 4X
Best price
Country: China
Average price: 7947 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 value for money, characteristics and quality. Redmi 4X is no exception. Yes, there are instances with a rattling camera and a slightly loose body, but apart from that there is nothing to complain about.
An 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 is used as a central processor, which provides excellent interface and application performance and good gaming performance. The company SoC is 2 or 3 GB of RAM (respectively in versions with 16 and 32 GB of internal memory). Modern communication modules are also used: Bluetooth 4.2, 4G LTE-A cat.4, there are all navigation systems, an infrared port for controlling equipment. Of course, the 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
Disadvantages:
- Some copies are not of very high quality assembly
2 Meizu 15 Lite 4 / 32GB
Nice screen. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 15,990 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.8
The smartphone comes from China with an excellent screen with natural color reproduction, large viewing angles, and a decent margin of brightness. The sensor is responsive and does not lag. The 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day or two, and due to the fast charging of Meizu Super mCharge, the process of replenishing the cherished interest 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 pretty shots with background blur. "Frontalka" does not lag behind - it has 20 megapixels. Meizu 15 Lite deserves to enter the top of the best phones from China, especially since it has few shortcomings - weak vibration and poor protection of the display from scratches.
1 Honor Play 4 / 64GB
Game characteristics. GPU Turbo Technology
Country: China
Average price: 20,500 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A smartphone that will satisfy those who like to play on the phone. The Chinese creation is endowed with a powerful processor that can withstand the stress of demanding games and programs. Huawei was not greedy and RAM - here 4 GB. The 6.3-inch screen with an excellent resolution of 2340x1080 will allow you to squeeze out the most pleasure from video games, and the 3750 mAh battery will prevent the phone from turning off in the midst of a game.
Among other things, there is an excellent camera with two modules, loud and clear sound from the speakers, a metal case and the GPU Turbo function, which significantly increases the efficiency of the device when running demanding games on hardware. The reviews write about the nuances: it turns out that for the function to work, it is necessary that the game itself also support this technology. So far, there are few such games, but Huawei is actively negotiating with developers from the top of the most popular to spread its innovation.
Best rugged Chinese smartphones
3 Blackview BV9000
NFC. Fast charging
Country: China
Average price: 15 480 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.5
A model with near-flagship "tricks" inside and a budget price for an armor-piercing device. According to Blackview tradition, there is protection against water and dust according to the IP68 standard and an NFC module for contactless payment. The manufacturer has rolled its own shell on the seventh Android, pre-installing various applications. Among them there are really useful ones like a walkie-talkie, compass, level and so on.
The 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 up to 70%. Users write that they use the gadget as the main and only phone - and they are satisfied. A couple more shortcomings - the lack of a 3.5 mm jack, the weight is 240 grams, decent dimensions and the "unfinished" firmware - the Chinese roots make themselves felt.
2 DOOGEE S50 6 / 64GB
The most popular among rugged phones
Country: China
Average price: 15950 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8
Weighty gadget with IP68 protection. The number "6" hints at the immunity to small solid particles - dust, the number "8" - for reliable protection from water even when submerged to a depth of three meters. The device is suitable for extreme lovers, fishermen, hunters, builders as a spare phone, as well as for children - after all, it is a shock-resistant device that is not afraid of falling into a puddle.
Good: 5.7-inch screen, 16 + 13MP dual camera, large battery, 6GB of RAM, 4G support and GPS module. From the bad: the weight is 250 grams, Android from the box version 7.1, problems with the software, since this Chinese manufacturer does not pay due attention to the quality of the software component.
1 Blackview BV5800
The cheapest with fresh Android and IP68 waterproof
Country: China
Average price: 9190 rubles.
Rating (2019): 4.9
A smartphone from China with a brutal design, Android 8.1 inside and shockproof 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 case - you have to pay for the shock resistance with the slightly increased dimensions of the phone. Because of this, it is impossible to use a non-standard charger without an adapter, as the connector is recessed into the case, and the plugs in standard cables do not reach it.
There is a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner. The first one works well, only twists the brightness to the limit and does not like bad lighting, and the second one is fast and correct. But the main advantage of the Chinese smartphone from the third echelon is dust and water protection according to the IP68 standard, which means the ability to swim with a smartphone in a pool at a depth of three meters.
Which Chinese smartphones to choose and buy in 2015
Which Chinese smartphones to choose and buy in 2015?
Vivo x5 max
Asian engineers are haunted by the glory of Apple, so the Celestial Empire is constantly trying to surpass the American competitor. The advantage is the thickness of the smartphone, which is only 4.75 millimeters. At the moment, this gadget is the thinnest in its category, and Vivo has every reason to be proud of its own designers.
Inside the X5, everything is also quite solid - an eight-core chip from MTK, 2 GB of RAM, Android 4.4 on board and two cameras (13 and 5 megapixels). The device is already certified in the TEENA office (he is responsible for issuing licenses to smartphones), and very soon it will appear on Asian showcases with a 5.5-inch FullHD screen. A little later (already in 2015) the device will probably reach Europe, including Russia.
Meizu MX4 Pro
One of the most successful Chinese vendors will show a new phablet in November 2014, and in early 2015 the tablet will be available for Russian buyers. will boast a fingerprint scanner, an Exynos 5 Octa processor, a 5.5-inch display with QHD resolution, a 20.7-megapixel camera, 3 gigabytes of RAM and a super-capacious battery.
At the same time, the price for such specifications will hardly seem cosmic: it will probably not even exceed 20 thousand rubles.
OnePlus Two
In 2014, a small start-up that spun off from OPPO shocked the market by releasing a smartphone with flagship features at a suggested price of $ 300. In 2015, according to preliminary information, we can expect even more: the display will decrease to 5.2 inches, but the resolution will be 2560x1440 pixels, and in place of the processor there will be a top-end Snapdragon 810.
The amount of RAM will be 3-4 gigabytes, and the camera module will probably be provided by Sony (20.7 megapixels). The only drawback is the case materials: it will remain plastic in order to reduce the final cost.
OPPO R5
The OPPO company, unfortunately, has officially left the Russian market, but many models continue to arrive in our country. And it will not be an exception
In the heading:The dominance of the Android touchscreen market has fueled the rapid development of Chinese smartphone manufacturers. If back in the mid-2000s the phrase “Chinese phone” aroused skepticism and ridicule, today companies such as Lenovo, Xiaomi, Meizu, or ZTE have become full-fledged players in the portable technology market, capable of competing with recognized leaders.
The range of “Made in China” devices on the market is so wide that it is very difficult to rank the best Chinese smartphones of 2015. Some manufacturers delight customers with powerful chipsets, others build great cameras into their products, others equip devices with multi-core chipsets, and still others combine it all together. The ranking of Chinese smartphones 2015 is compiled of inexpensive models equipped with eight-core processors and having the characteristics that are relevant at the moment.
Devices that cannot surprise with anything in terms of price / performance ratio are unlikely to be able to attract the attention of a prepared buyer. Therefore, the rating of the best does not include some inexpensive eight-core Chinese smartphones.
# 1: teXet X8 TM-5092 - cheap and cheerful
The title of the most affordable eight-core smartphone from China was awarded to teXet X8 TM-5092. It is a unique budget device that combines modest specs with an eight-core processor. The cost of a smartphone in Russia (hereinafter, the prices are given as at the time of writing the material - mid-October 2015) is about 6 thousand rubles.
For this money, the manufacturer does not offer anything supernatural. A five-inch display with a modest resolution of 940x560 pixels, a gigabyte of RAM, a Mali 450 MP4 video processor - these are the main features of the device. The device also boasts an 8 MP camera, 8 GB storage, 1800 mAh battery and Android 4.4 OS. Nevertheless, the eight-core Mediatek MT6592 chipset in a budget device is at least a pleasant surprise.
# 2: DEXP Ixion MS 5 ″ - Affordable 8-core HD
The second place in the ranking of Chinese smartphones in 2015, available to everyone, was DEXP Ixion MS 5 ″. The five-inch device, as the name implies, received a Mediatek MT6592 processor similar to the aforementioned teXet X8, 1 GB of RAM, an 8 GB drive and a camera with the same megapixels. The main difference and advantage of the device is the display, which has a five-inch diagonal, but has a resolution of 1280x720 pixels.
The cost of a device running Androd 4.4 in Russian online stores is from 7 thousand rubles.
# 3: Lenovo Golden Warrior A8 A806 - 2GB for the price of one
The minimum cost of the device, which conquered the rating of the best Chinese smartphones in 2015, the third, was 7230 rubles at the time of writing. But cheaper rivals (for example, the aforementioned teXet X8 and DEXP Ixion) Lenovo Golden Warrior A8 A806 have something to show: a 1280x720 IPS screen (instead of traditional TN), a 13 MP camera (instead of 8), 16 GB of internal memory and a 2500 mAh battery. In addition, it is the cheapest eight-core smartphone in Russia, equipped with 2 GB of RAM.
# 4: Meizu M2 note is almost a flagship with FullHD
Meizu M2 note won a position in our rating, as it is the cheapest eight-core smartphone in Russia equipped with a FullHD screen. For 10 thousand rubles, the buyer gets a display of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 5.5 inches diagonal, 2 SIM cards, a 13 MP camera with autofocus, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of constant memory and a new generation MediaTek MT6753 processor, 1.7 GHz.
# 5: Elephone P8000 - big and tenacious
The title of the most affordable eight-core smartphone with 3 GB of RAM was won by Elephone P8000, which costs about 15 thousand rubles. It is equipped with a MediaTek MT6753 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, 3072 MB of RAM, a 16 GB storage and a capacious 4150 mAh battery.
The operating system of the smartphone, Android 5.1, is advanced and will remain so until the launch of flagships based on Android 6. Of course, the 5.5-inch display requires a lot of energy, but against the background of 3000 - 3500 mAh, typical for modern phablets, 4150 mAh is not bad ...
Outcome
Of course, smartphones equipped with an eight-core processor made in China occupy a wider market niche. Pay attention to all of them, consider the features and arrange them in order of improvement of characteristics, there will not be enough blog pages. Therefore, only those Chinese smartphones got into the ranking of the best 2015, which attract the attention of buyers with the ratio of maximum functionality and low cost. You can explore other models in our catalog of Chinese smartphones
If until recently Chinese manufacturers practically did not produce smartphones with good cameras, today the situation is completely different. Now, in the vastness of the Middle Kingdom, you can easily find devices that have not only cool design and powerful hardware, but also good cameras with high-quality photo and video shooting. It is these smartphones based on Android that this TOP is dedicated to. Links to trusted and reliable sellers of all listed smartphones on Aliexpress are attached.
Of course, most of the models from this TOP can hardly be called budget. But, nevertheless, we will pay attention to inexpensive smartphones. So, we start with the most expensive models and move in order of decreasing prices to more affordable devices.
HUAWEI HONOR 6 PLUS
The smartphone is based on the Huawei Kirin 925 chip, which consists of 4 Cortex-A15 cores and four Cortex-A7 cores. There is also a graphics accelerator Mali T628 MP4, and the amount of RAM is 3 GB. The hardware is flagship and impressive. But we are more interested in cameras.
And the main camera in Huawei Honor 6 Plus is quite unusual - it consists of two paired 8-megapixel BSI sensors with two 5-lens lenses. The LED flash is also paired. The principle of operation is as follows: the images obtained from both cameras are programmatically combined into one 13-megapixel photo with the classic aspect ratio of 4: 3. Software processing makes it possible to emulate the aperture of a virtual lens in the f / 2.0-f / 0.95 range. This solution allows you to get versions of the same frame with different depth of field. That is, the user can take spectacular pictures with background blur, like on DSLRs.
Thanks to the large pixel size, we have excellent light sensitivity. The focusing speed is stated at 0.1 seconds. Shooting can be done using the volume control button, it can also be assigned the function of image zoom or manual focus.
The front camera of the Honor 6 Plus smartphone is equipped with an 8MP sensor and an f / 2.4 lens.
Both cameras can record detailed Full HD video at 30 fps.
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MEIZU MX4 PRO
This smart is considered by many to be the best and most advanced in China. Indeed, there are no weak points here: there is a 2K display with a resolution of 2560 x 1536, and a super-duper Exynos 5430 processor with 8 cores, and cool sound, and a powerful 3350 mAh battery and much more "tasty".
The MX4 Pro also has high-quality photo and video capabilities. The main camera has a 20-megapixel IMX220 module with F2.2 aperture and back illuminated by Sony. Matrix size is 1 / 2.3 inches, which is almost 8 mm diagonally. Flash LED, double. Meizu MX4 Pro takes simply gorgeous pictures at the level of decent cameras: the focus is fast and accurate, the white balance works correctly, the software noise reduction is not aggressive and does not spoil the photos. There are manual settings for shutter speed, ISO, exposure and focus. Videos can be recorded in UltraHD 4K resolution at 30fps. There is an option for slow motion shooting at 100 fps, but already at HD resolution.
Meizu MX4 Pro is equipped with a 5-megapixel front camera with an aperture of F2.2, OmniVision OV5693 module and a wide-angle lens. Perfectly clear selfies with such a camera are not a problem.
If there is not enough money for the MX4 Pro version, you can pay attention to the regular Meizu MX4, which now costs less than $ 300 in China. In it, the main camera is almost the same as in the Pro version. But the front one is simpler - with a 2 megapixel Sony Exmor R module. But she also shoots very well.
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ONEPLUS ONE
This is a well-known hit and sales record among flagship Chinese smartphones in early 2015. The newly formed company OnePlus has released a really successful device. Of the minuses, only shovel-like dimensions can be noted. Everything else is entirely pluses: 3GB of RAM, a productive 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, a FullHD screen, a capacious 3100 mAh battery, and, of course, decent cameras.
The main camera uses a Sony Exmor IMX 214 sensor with a resolution of 13 megapixels, the optics consists of 6 lenses with a maximum aperture of f / 2.0, and two LEDs work as a backlight. The camera and its control program are launched instantly. Also, autofocus instantly works and the picture itself is obtained. In poor lighting conditions, the noise reduction is noticeable, but in fairness it should be noted that full-fledged cameras also sin with this. But in OnePlus One you can take photos in RAW format, which even most household cameras cannot do.
Video shooting is possible with 4K resolution. In this case, photographing can be carried out simultaneously with video recording. There is slow motion HD video recording at a speed of 120 fps.
The front camera does not differ in some superpowers - a regular 5 megapixel module, which is quite enough for normal selfies, and of course, for video communication.
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So we got to the $ 200 price segment. UMI ZERO primarily attracts with its interesting design, which is so lacking for most state employees. The strict black body is made of aluminum, and the front and back panels are covered with Gorilla Glass 3. This handsome man looks much more expensive than its price. By the way, the kit also includes a stylish bumper in the shape of the letter "Z".
Note the presence of a 5-inch FullHD-screen with a Super AMOLED matrix. The processor here is an 8-core MT6592 Turbo with frequencies up to 2 GHz. There is enough RAM - as much as 2 GB. And there is a lot of built-in memory - 16 gigs, and there is also a slot for memory cards. The battery is quite normal - 2,780 mAh.
13MP main camera with dual flash. With Sony's IMX 214 sensor, 1.8 F-number aperture and precise focus, you can take great pictures. LED flash lamps have different temperatures - 5500 and 2200 K, and can work both simultaneously and separately, depending on the shooting conditions. This allows you to get quite normal photos even in poor light.
The front camera is 8MP and is great for selfies.
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THL 5000T
This model is a simplified hardware modification of the THL5000 smartphone. The main feature of the THL 5000T is a powerful 5000 mAh battery. The autonomy here is simply gorgeous. The design is brutal, masculine.
5-inch screen with HD resolution, MT6592M octa-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory. These are quite decent characteristics.
What about the cameras? The main one has a 13MP OmniVision 13850 sensor. The focusing is good, the white balance is correct, the photos are very decent considering the price tag of the device. The front camera is also up to par - it is equipped with a 5 megapixel module from Samsung.
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OTHER INTERESTING MODELS
To be honest, it was difficult to single out individual models among inexpensive smartphones with decent cameras. Why? Because the sensors are identical. And when compiling the TOP, not only the presence of good cameras was taken into account, but also the general set of characteristics.
Therefore, now we will briefly list a few more interesting smartphones with decent cameras, which, perhaps, you will like more than those that entered the TOP-5.
Xiaomi Mi4 - a sophisticated representative of the premium segment. 13MP Sony camera + 8MP front camera. Smart shoots at the level of Meizu MX4 and OnePlus One, which are presented in the TOP.
Aliexpress link: CLATZ \u003e\u003e
ZTE Nubia Z9 Max and ZTE Nubia Z9 mini - also not cheap models, but stylish and powerful. The cameras here are of high quality at 16 megapixels and 8 megapixels.
ZTE Z9 Mini and ZTE Z9 Max on Aliexpress: CLATZ \u003e\u003e
Asus ZenFone 2 - a beautiful model of the mid-price segment with decent capabilities and 4 GB of RAM. 13MP rear camera with dual flash and 5MP front camera.
Asus ZenFone 2 on Aliexpress: CLATZ \u003e\u003e
Jiayu S3 - balanced on all fronts smart worth up to $ 200. The main camera is 13 megapixel with Sony IMX214 sensor and dual flash. Frontalka 5 mp.
Jiayu S3 on Aliexpress: CLATZ \u003e\u003e
Cubot X11 - a new phablet in a thin yet waterproof case. From the cameras we have a 13 megapixel Sony IMX214 sensor and a decent 8 megapixel front camera.
Cubot X11 on Aliexpress: CLATS \u003e\u003e
Lenovo S850 - albeit not the newest, but a nice and inexpensive smartphone from a well-known brand. Cameras: 13 MP rear, 5 MP front. Normal photo quality for modest money.
Lenovo S850 on Aliexpress: CLATS \u003e\u003e
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The myth of the extremely low quality of Chinese products has become a thing of the past with the advent of the new millennium. Today, brands from China produce not only cheap small things, but also high-tech and competitive devices. Against this backdrop, global leaders in mobile technology, such as Samsung, Sony or LG, are forced to keep prices down on their products in order to avoid losing market share. We decided to compile a rating of the best Chinese smartphones as of September 2015.
The top includes the best Chinese smartphones, which are distinguished by productive hardware, high-quality display, large memory capacity, beautiful design or a combination of these parameters.
We could not ignore this phablet. Released just a few weeks ago, it has already gained popularity. Whatever one may say, the $ 180 flagship sounds more than tempting. Namely, this is how much the Chinese will have to pay for the Xiaomi Redmi note 2.
The device received a new Helio X10 chipset from MTK, equipped with an octet of Cortex A53 cores, a FullHD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and 2 gigabytes of RAM. Agree, it sounds good, and considering the price, it is not so easy to find an analogue (if not impossible).
Unlike the flagship models of the "Chinese Apple" (that's how many have dubbed Xiaomi), the novelty is not devoid of a memory card slot, which is a clear plus. So in terms of value for money, Redmi Note 2 has no equal.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 video review
OnePlus Two: the long-awaited novelty
The long-awaited Chinese flagship did not have time to go on sale, as it has already received positive reviews from many reviewers. Was no exception and. After all, there really is something to praise.
The fullHD display of the phablet has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels with a 5.5 "diagonal, which makes the picture clear and contrasting. The updated revision of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset installed in the device no longer suffers from overheating as its previous version, and at the same time provides the highest performance (inferior Only the new Exynos from Samsung.) With 3GB of DDR3LP RAM, the Adreno 430 GPU is capable of handling all modern games.
The design did not disappoint either. The smartphone comes in versions with both a plain plastic back panel and its texture imitating leather, wood or fabric. 
The only thing that disappointed me a little was the lack of a slot for a flash drive. However, for the version with 64 GB of memory on board, this drawback is not critical. The cost of new items is about $ 450.
Video review of one of the best Chinese smartphones OnePlus Two
Meizu MX4: record holder
A distinctive feature of the device is a display with non-standard dimensions and resolution. To minimize bezels around the screen, the manufacturer used a 5.36 "matrix with a resolution of 1920x1152 pixels.
Equipped with eight cores, MT6595 processor once again demonstrates the level of technology in China. Opposing the Samsung Galaxy S5, it showed phenomenal performance results, which still look impressive.
Another plus is the 21 MP camera. Meizu did not take risks and entrusted the production of matrices to Sony, so there are no complaints about the quality: everything is at the highest level. 
The price of the device at the moment is about $ 300, modifications with 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal memory are on sale. We wrote in more detail about this Chinese.
Xiaomi MI4: a proven flagship
Another Xiaomi representative got into our rating. Perhaps the imminent release of MI5 will be able to squeeze its predecessor in terms of price-performance ratio, but so far MI4 takes its place deservedly.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, although it cannot boast of eight cores, but the four that are, do not suffer from overheating, having high performance. And the Adreno 330 video accelerator feels great in games.
The flagship screen has a diagonal of 5 inches, which gives 441 PPI at a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The viewing angles of the display are excellent, so is the clarity. 
With MI4 memory, the situation is similar to other flagships: there is 16 or 64 GB on board, but there is no card slot. However, considering that the device costs less than $ 300, this shortcoming can be forgiven.
For geeks, a clear advantage is the ability to install a mobile version of Windows 10 on a smartphone. We wrote a detailed review of this Chinese smartphone.
THL 5000: long-liver
The reason why we consider this smartphone to be one of the best from China is the powerful 5000mAh battery. The case thickness is only 9 mm. However, the device is good with more than one battery. An eight-core MT6592 Turbo processor, clocked at 2 GHz, in combination with a good Mali 450MP video chip, allows you to score over 40 thousand points in AnTuTu. Naturally, there will be no problems in games either. 
The 5-inch FullHD screen is quite good and is similar to other similar models. Brightness, viewing angles, contrast and color reproduction - all these parameters are in perfect order.
The cost of THL 5000 is a little over $ 200 today, which is quite acceptable for a device of this class.
Huawei Ascend Mate7: good, though not perfect
The six-inch Chinese phablet from Huawei Ascend Mate7 has a proprietary processor, a good battery, but not the most attractive price. $ 500 (about how much you can get it now) is less than for Samsung or Apple, but for a Chinese device it seems a bit too much.
The screen has a diagonal of 6 inches, which is larger than that of the Galaxy Note or iPhone 6+ (despite the fact that the dimensions of Huawei are almost identical to the brainchild of Apple), but the resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels (and I would like 2560 × 1440). However, its quality is really high. 
HiSilicon Kirin 925 is the main feature of the smartphone. After all, this processor was created by the same Huawei, especially for flagship devices. In comparison with its predecessor, the performance and optimization have increased (although "Qualcomm" and do not surpass), and the power consumption is about the same. Eight cores and 3 GB of RAM are typical for a flagship, but the slot for flash drives certainly pleased. After all, even 64 GB on board is not enough for many.
Video review Huawei Ascend Mate7
Meizu M2 mini: nowhere cheaper
Can you buy a modern smartphone for less than $ 100? The Chinese say yes. And they do not just say, but offer to buy Meizu M2 mini for about $ 100. True, in other countries it will cost a little more, but what prevents you from using the services of Chinese trading platforms?
And there is something to attract interest to a smartphone. At such an attractive price point, it is equipped with a modern MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Memory cards are also supported, and their volume can be up to 128 GB.
The screen here is not FullHD, but ordinary HD, and with a diagonal of 5 inches, its resolution is 1280x720 pixels. But among the advantages of the MT6735 is LTE support, which the previous generations of MTK chips could not boast of.
Meizu M2 mini mini video review
Conclusion
The range of Chinese devices is so diverse that it is not possible to keep track of all the news. We do not exclude the possibility that there are such models that, according to certain parameters, are able to bypass our leaders in the rating, but one cannot be one hundred percent sure of their high quality. After all, the above examples of the best Chinese smartphones are the products of well-known companies that care not only about immediate benefits, but also a good name in the market.
