Rating of the best Chinese smartphones 2021-2022. Top 15 (price-quality)

Premium smartphone models are not affordable for everyone, and it doesn’t always make sense to spend money on them. The same or almost the same functionality and quality can be obtained for a much lower amount. What should you pay attention to first?

Previously, buyers associated Chinese products with something low-quality and disposable, but now the situation is completely different. The editors of Komsomolskaya Pravda have compiled their own rating of the best smartphones from China in 2022, based on expert recommendations.

Huawei P40 Pro

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990
• Screen: 6.58 inch, resolution 2640x1200
• Cameras (main / front): 50+12+40 MP +ToF / 32 MP + ToF
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 8/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 4200 mAh

Price: from 67,000 rubles

Huawei has long been one of the best manufacturers in the world. In 2022, the brand was able to overtake Samsung in sales, even though the Chinese company cannot install Google services on its devices.

Huawei P40 Pro is a representative of the flagship line of 2020. The phone is expensive, but it also has great capabilities. Firstly, this is another photo flagship with really high quality shooting. Secondly, it received top-end performance based on the most powerful proprietary processor - there are no problems running any applications.

Thirdly, the model offers all the goodies of modern expensive devices - IP68 water protection, an under-screen fingerprint sensor and a 90 Hz refresh rate, support for Wi-Fi 6, NFC, wired, wireless, reverse charging and much more.

Advantages:

• Great camera.
• Display with 90Hz support.
• All modern wireless interfaces.
• Moisture protection.
• Powerful filling.
• Wired, wireless and reverse charging.
• Good autonomy.

Flaws:

• Supports only branded memory cards.
• No Google services (not critical, but easier with them).
• There is no headset jack.

Rating of popular brands

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• 1 Xiaomi (Readme) is one of the world leaders in smartphone sales. This brand produces relatively inexpensive, but at the same time reliable and productive gadgets.
• 2 Huawei (Honor) - this company produces high-quality smartphones based on chipsets of its own production. Moreover, in terms of performance and other characteristics, the latter are not inferior to analogues from Qualcomm and other world leaders.
• 3 BBK (OnePlus, OPPO, VIVO, Realme) - this company in Russia is less known than those described above, but in terms of the quality of its products it is deservedly included in our ranking of the best manufacturers. Gadgets are assembled based on MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets.

OnePlus 8 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
• Screen: 6.78 inch, resolution 3168×1440
• Cameras (main / front): 48+48+8+5 MP / 16 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 8/128 or 12/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 4510 mAh

Price: from 56,000 rubles

OnePlus began its journey by releasing “flagship killers,” but changed course and began making excellent, but expensive devices. The previous generation – 7 Pro and 7T Pro deserved the title of the best smartphones of 2022. OnePlus 8 Pro, new for 2022, claims to take a similar title, but for now there is a nuance.

One of the strongest parts is the 120Hz curved AMOLED screen with QHD+ resolution. Those who have used the 8 Pro claim that it is an impressive matrix and even the flagships of Samsung and Apple do not look so cool. The new product also has a top-end processor, a lot of high-speed memory, a capacious battery with fast wired and wireless, as well as reverse charging. There is IP68 water protection, NFC, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, an under-screen fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, and indeed everything that should be in a top-end modern device.

But the mentioned nuance is related to the camera. On the one hand, it has optical zoom and stabilization, many interesting modes and modules for different tasks, but still the overall result is not for a model costing 60 thousand rubles. However, there is a good chance that all the shortcomings will be corrected as updates are released.

Advantages:

• Top hardware.
• The best display on the market.
• Fast, wireless and reverse charging.
• Stereo speakers.
• Moisture protection.
• A complete set of modern wireless interfaces.

Flaws:

• The camera is good and most people will like it, but it doesn’t live up to its price tag.
• No headphone jack.
• Does not support memory cards.

The best Chinese flagship smartphones

If at the beginning of the 2000s, Chinese phones were associated by buyers with counterfeits of well-known brands and were of low quality, today smartphones from China are able to compete on equal terms with other companies. Moreover, it is the Chinese who create the most interesting devices based on Android, and the price offered by brands from the Middle Kingdom completely leads to stagnation or loss-making of the mobile business of large brands. In the flagship category, we also included 3 devices that are almost ideal models in all respects.

OnePlus 8 Pro 8/128GB

The best device in the ranking of Chinese smartphones is definitely OnePlus 8 Pro. This model is equipped with a Snapdragon 865 processor and an Adreno 650 graphics accelerator. Together with 8 GB of RAM, this is enough for any application, game, or stable camera operation in difficult shooting modes (for example, in 4K at 60 fps).

A pair of cool stereo speakers are responsible for the external sound. Headphones must be connected to the phone via USB-C. Through it, fast charging of the 4510 mAh battery is carried out. The display is also worth noting. It is made using AMOLED technology, has a built-in fingerprint scanner, QHD resolution (at a ratio of 19.5:9) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Advantages:

• excellent display;
• productive filling;
• thoughtful shell;
• IP68 protection;
• there is a version with 256 GB ROM;
• gorgeous rear camera;
• excellent design and build.

Flaws:

• no memory card support;
• There is no Always On Display option.

HUAWEI P30 6/128GB

We decided not to consider the current flagships of the Chinese manufacturer, because they are supplied without Google services, which, given their cost and the complexity that can arise when manually installing the necessary applications, is not very good. In addition, the P30 smartphone is still a relevant solution for those who need a good phone at a reasonable price. On the Russian market it is available from 30 thousand rubles.

For the specified amount, the user receives a perfectly calibrated OLED display. In terms of color rendering, it is close to those matrices installed in current iPhones. Among the other advantages of the smartphone, a cool camera with 3 modules stands out, offering good photography, good video recording, and 3x optical zoom. Image stabilization is also in place. The hardware is represented by a combination of Kirin 980 CPU and Mali-G76 GPU.

Advantages:

• great camera;
• compact dimensions;
• IP53 certification;
• excellent filling;
• wonderful screen;
• flagship design;
• reference assembly;
• autonomous work.

Flaws:

• noticeable PWM;
• no stereo sound.

Xiaomi Mi 10 8/128GB

Perhaps the best Chinese flagship today is offered to users by Xiaomi. Yes, Mi 10 does not have many features available in competing smartphones. But for its price the device turned out to be very good. For example, there are cool stereo speakers, a powerful hardware platform (like the OnePlus 8 Pro) and a capacious 4780 mAh battery.

The resolution of the 6.67-inch screen installed in the phone is only Full HD, which provides the device with excellent battery life. Its refresh rate is 90 Hz, which is the optimal indicator for today.

It is important that this Chinese smartphone has a good camera. The main module with a resolution of 108 MP is capable of taking first-class pictures in almost any lighting. The front camera here is also excellent (20 MP), and it fits neatly into the right corner of the display. But the phone from Xiaomi, unfortunately, does not have dust and moisture protection.

Advantages:

• the most powerful processor;
• fast RAM;
• beautiful and smooth screen;
• convenience of the MIUI shell;
• stereo speaker sound;
• front-camera;
• holds a charge for a very long time.

Flaws:

• only one SIM card slot;
• speaker volume.

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
• Screen: 6.47 inches, resolution 2340x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 48+20+8 MP / 20 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 6/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Price: from 37,000 rubles

ZTE makes excellent inexpensive smartphones, but its flagships are also decent. ZTE Axon 10 Pro is not a new product, but in this case this is a plus, since the price tag is quite reasonable. For 35 thousand rubles, users get a high-resolution curved AMOLED screen, an excellent camera with 3x optical zoom, NFC, fast charging and a powerful processor that can easily handle any task today.

But that's not all. One of the strongest points of the model is the built-in DAC and stereo speakers. For music lovers, this is an excellent device, especially considering the little competition in this direction.

Advantages:

• Good camera.
• Powerful processor.
• Great sound.
• Interesting design.
• High quality display.

Flaws:

• Combination slot.
• No headphone jack.

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Honor 20

• Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980
• Screen: 6.26 inch, resolution 2340x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 48+16+2+2 MP / 32 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6/128, 8/128 or 8/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 3750 mAh

Price: from 22,500 rubles

Honor 20 is not the latest smartphone from the leading Chinese brand, but even today it offers an excellent balance between features and price. The phone is attractive due to its small size, has an excellent camera, a decent amount of memory and a flagship proprietary chipset.

In addition, there is NFC and fast charging. A serious advantage of the model is support for Google services; as is known, they are not available in the company’s newer devices.

Advantages:

• Flagship performance.
• Neat appearance.
• Good camera.
• Fast charging.
• Support for Google services.
• Excellent balance of price and performance.

Flaws:

• Does not support memory cards.
• No headphone jack.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
• Screen: 6.67 inches, resolution 2400x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 64+8+5+2 MP / 16 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 6/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 5020 mAh

Price: from 21,990 rubles

Another model from a Chinese manufacturer that has become a bestseller. It is equipped with 5th generation Gorilla Glass, which gives it a premium feel. The kit, as usual, includes a silicone case, which makes the gadget fit more comfortably in your hand. There is also a familiar headphone jack - no need to buy wireless ones. Built-in NFC module for contactless payment.

The camera has phase detection autofocus and flash. The block sticks out noticeably, but is located well - it doesn’t get under your fingers. The quality of the photos is not bad. The camera works fine even in macro scenes, and the night mode allows you to take detailed pictures even in low light. The front camera is decent, although in sunny weather the images turn out to be overexposed, which has to be corrected in graphic editors. You can blur the background and reduce skin imperfections.

The smartphone's hardware is powerful, so you don't have to worry about slowdowns in applications or games. Throttling under load is almost not felt, which means the smartphone does not heat up very well. The processor and GPU allow you to run high-performance games without losing image quality.

The battery charge is holding up well. At 50% brightness from 100 to 20% the device is discharged in ~ 20 hours. In standby mode, the smartphone loses about 1% overnight. With active use, the battery will last about a day and a half, and charging takes about an hour and a half.

Advantages:

• Good autonomy.
• Great screen.
• Large amount of memory.
• High performance.
• The quality of photos from the main camera.

Flaws:

• Stainless case and screen.
• Advertising in the shell.
• Large device size.

Which cool phone should you choose today?

To buy a high-quality Chinese smartphone, you don’t have to be a specialist and have a great understanding of technical parameters.

To do this, it is enough to pay attention to the main characteristics:

1. Housing and dimensions . Most Chinese companies follow the example of popular flagship brands and produce devices with a stylish design, thin body and large frameless screen. Check how comfortably the smartphone fits in your palm, whether it does not slip, and whether its weight is comfortable for you.
2. Display . Choose devices with a diagonal of 5.5 inches or more, high resolution, good image detail and natural color reproduction. Check the viewing angles to ensure there are no flares or annoying glare around the edges.
3. Operating system . Most often this is the usual Android, you only have to choose its version. Remember that the operating system should be as comfortable as possible for your tasks. It is better to give preference to the ninth or tenth version with bugs fixed.
4. Processor . In 2021-2022, these are 8-core chips that work stably with all applications and games.
5. Memory . Everything is simple here. The minimum comfortable amount of RAM starts from 3 GB, for internal storage – from 64 GB with the ability to connect a memory card. Focus on your needs.
6. Camera . Most models are equipped with high-resolution modules and good image quality. This applies to the mid-range category of smartphones or premium devices. Budget models have worse quality due to weaker lenses and lack of processing power.

realme 8 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
• Screen: 6.4 inches, resolution 2400x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 108+8+2+2 MP / 16 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 6/128 or 8/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Price: from 21,750 rubles

Stylish model with a good camera and fast charging function. By releasing it, the manufacturer relied on the appearance and ergonomics of the device. There are three colors: blue, black and yellow. Overall, the smartphone looks nice, although the design is not for everyone. The assembly of the device is not bad, all elements of the body fit tightly to each other, the buttons do not play.

The device has 4 cameras built in. The block looks impressive. The smartphone takes good photographs, and the 108 MP resolution gives a noticeable increase in quality and detail, but to unlock its full potential, you need to take care of good lighting. In automatic mode, the photo resolution is 12 MP, color rendition leaves much to be desired. The HDR mode is not very clear, in some conditions it is completely invisible. The quality of shooting in poor conditions is at a high level.

The smartphone has quite powerful hardware. This is a mid-range Snapdragon 720G processor. In games, performance will be good, but there is noticeable heating ~ up to 44 degrees. The battery is capacious, and the device comes with a powerful charger. A full charge takes 47 minutes. With active use, the battery lasts for 7-8 hours. After playing for an hour, for example, up to 20% of the charge is consumed.

Advantages:

• Fast work.
• Not bad photos.
• Long battery life.
• It practically does not heat up during operation.
• Fits comfortably in the hand.

Flaws:

• The cameras are sticking out.
• The screen is not bright enough.

The best Chinese smartphones in terms of price and quality (up to 20,000 rubles)

Having increased the budget by one and a half to two times, users can take a closer look at more advanced solutions. Moreover, their quality and characteristics are so good that most often it makes no sense to look closely at the flagships. Chinese smartphones under 20 thousand can offer excellent cameras, a premium build, an up-to-date hardware platform, and a luxurious appearance.

OPPO A72 128GB

A good Chinese frameless smartphone from OPPO, which has almost no flaws or alternatives. Firstly, the device is beautifully assembled, and when you first meet it, you can’t even believe that its body is made of plastic. Yes, this is not the Galaxy S20 FE, but everything is done well. By the way, we mentioned Samsung for a reason, because the main camera unit of the A72 is very similar to Korean smartphones, which hints at who OPPO wants to compete with in the first place. Secondly, this popular Chinese smartphone has an excellent fingerprint scanner located on the side - very convenient, but not for left-handers. The hardware capabilities here are not impressive, because the Snapdragon 665 is rather weak for 2022, but usually there are no problems with performance (unless you have to lower the settings in top games). But the main feature of this smartphone is its excellent sound: it has stereo speakers, which are pleasant to play with, watch videos on YouTube and movies.

Advantages:

• a large battery (5000 mAh) ensured good battery life;
• first-class sound;
• main camera;
• excellent matrix;
• stylish design;
• fingerprint scanner.

Flaws:

• the cost is high.

HUAWEI P40 Lite 6/128GB

If we talk about which is the best smartphone in terms of price and quality available on the market today, then you can consider several options from different companies. But we settled on the P40 Lite model from the Huawei brand. It offers a quad camera, a high-quality 6.4-inch display, and proprietary fast charging for a 4200 mAh battery.

Please note that new smartphones from Huawei and its sub-brand Honor do not receive Google services. This also applies to the P40 Lite model.

In terms of performance, this Chinese smartphone, if not the best, is definitely among the leaders among phones under 20 thousand. It has a Kirin 810 processor, Mali-G52 graphics, and 6 GB of RAM. This combination is enough, not only for applications, but also to cope with all modern games at high settings.

Advantages:

• holds a charge for a long time;
• charges quickly;
• works quickly;
• high-quality display;
• performance;
• stylish appearance;
• excellent combination of price and capabilities;
• excellent camera;
• side fingerprint scanner.

Flaws:

• Google services are missing;
• The camera does not have stabilization.

HONOR 20s 6/128GB

If, when choosing a smartphone, you ignore the solution without Google Services, but in general you have no complaints about the products of the Chinese giant, then you can choose the 20s model. This is the most compact smartphone in this category, having a width of only 72.7 mm, which allows it to be used comfortably even by people with small palms.

The main camera here is triple, but among all the modules only a sensor with a resolution of 48 MP can be called truly useful. Thanks to the presence of the NFC module, the owner of an Honor smartphone will be able to pay for purchases contactlessly around the world. The 20s battery is not very large (3340 mAh), but it is enough for a stable day of work.

Advantages:

• main camera module;
• 128 GB of permanent memory;
• lies comfortably in the hand;
• fast fingerprint scanner;
• NFC payment support;
• presence of night mode;
• cool corporate design.

Flaws:

• the case is too dirty;
• weak graphics core.

Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
• Screen: 6.67 inches, resolution 2400x1080, 120 Hz
• Cameras (main / front): 48+8+2+2 MP / 20 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6/128 or 8/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 5160 mAh

Price: from 19,250 rubles

Poco X3 Pro from Xiaomi is one of the best options for your money. Has powerful hardware. The gadget can compete with many more expensive competitors in terms of features and accessibility. In addition, the display boasts a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is not found in most similar devices.

There are 4 cameras here, and they make up a rather massive and protruding block. There are many different functions, although not all of them are useful. The main camera takes good pictures, but only in daylight. If the light is bad, the quality of the pictures will leave much to be desired - noise will appear. Increased resolution will allow you to get more detailed zoom. There is an AI mode, but it is clearly flawed and makes the images too contrasty. There is a macro mode and a night mode.

In terms of performance, the smartphone is quite powerful, although due to the powerful processor it often gets warm in demanding games. Many modern applications can be run at maximum settings without freezing.

The battery in Poco X3 Pro is quite capacious. There is a fast charging function - an hour is enough for the device to be used all day. The gadget can withstand up to two days of work with the Internet, instant messengers and calls. Of course, when using a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz, the battery will drain faster, but this is not surprising. If necessary, you can set the energy saving mode.

Advantages:

• High performance.
• Fast charging function.
• The best device in its price segment.
• Large and bright screen.
• Capacious battery.
• There is an NFC module.

Flaws:

• The camera is not the best.
• It gets hot under load.
• Advertising in the interface.

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realme 6 Pro

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
• Screen: 6.6 inches, resolution 2400x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 64+12+8+2 MP / 16+8 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 8/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 4300 mAh

Price: from 22,300 rubles

Realme 6 Pro is an attractive device for the money. The camera is not its strongest part, however, if you are not an avid photographer, then its capabilities are quite enough. The rest of the smartphone is strong - a gaming processor from Qualcomm, a 90 Hz display, a capacious battery and fast charging, NFC, a separate slot for SIM and memory, and a headphone jack. All this is packaged in a case with an original design.

Advantages:

• Screen 90 Hz.
• Gaming processor.
• Lots of memory.
• Non-combined connector.
• Fast charging.
• Interesting appearance.

Flaws:

• Inconvenient location of control keys.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

• Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T
• Screen: 6.53 inches, resolution 2340x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 64+8+2+2 MP / 20 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 6/64, 8/128 or 8/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Price: from 19,200 rubles

Xiaomi offers excellent solutions in all price segments and not only under its own name. In 2022, the company launched the new Pocofone Poco F2. Of course, this is not the legendary Pocofone F1, but the new product has aroused interest. In addition, Xiaomi made Redmi an independent brand, although it stubbornly continues to be associated with the parent company.

Redmi Note 8 Pro was released in 2022, but even in 2022 it is selling well and has a huge number of positive reviews. The model received the Helio G90T gaming chipset and actually paved the way for gaming devices with a price tag of up to 20 thousand rubles.

There are several memory modifications, NFC, a powerful battery with fast charging, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, a camera with good photography and a large high-resolution screen.

Advantages:

• Powerful processor.
• Large selection of memory modifications.
• NFC.
• Capacious battery with fast charging.
• High quality camera.
• Bright high resolution screen.

Flaws:

• It gets noticeably warm when playing games.

Which smartphone from China to buy

When choosing a Chinese smartphone today, you practically don’t have to worry about quality. Modern brands from the Middle Kingdom make excellent products that do not cause concern due to the possibility of rapid breakdown. As a result, you can concentrate on price, features and design. If you have a modest budget, pay attention to the first category of smartphones. If you are willing to spend more, then a price of up to 20 thousand is your option. The wealthiest buyers can take the flagships, which the Chinese turned out to be simply excellent this year. But don't forget that sometimes autonomy is more important than performance. For this case, we have added a category of phones with a high-capacity battery to the review.

vivo Y31

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
• Screen: 6.58 inch, resolution 2408×1080
• Cameras (main / front): 48+2+2 MP / 8 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4/64 or 4/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Price: from 13,990 rubles

Another device from a Chinese manufacturer that we can recommend for purchase is vivo Y31. The smartphone has a balanced content that will suit any user. There is an NFC module, a triple camera, a large IPS screen and a good processor.

As for a model costing 14 thousand rubles, photo and video capabilities deserve special attention. The main 48 MP sensor produces good images in daylight. During photo shoots in the dark, there is a special night mode. It is also worth noting the presence of a 2 MP macro module and a scene depth sensor. It is noteworthy that in addition to this, vivo Y31 has ultra-stabilization, 120fps slow motion function, EIS and phase detection autofocus.

The smartphone received an 8-core Snapdragon 662 chipset from Qualcomm. If it is possible to find a more powerful solution for such a price, it will not be without difficulty. If desired, you can run most games at medium-low graphics settings. This means that the system will cope with everyday scenarios (reading books, watching movies and videos, social networks). A full battery charge will last approximately 1.5 days of use.

Advantages:

• Fast processor.
• Price/filling ratio.
• There is NFC.
• Battery life.
• Large screen with high resolution.

Flaws:

• Not the loudest speakers.

Cubot X30

• Processor: MediaTek Helio P60
• Screen: 6.4 inches, resolution 2340x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 48+16+5+2+0.3 MP / 32 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6/128 or 8/256 GB
• Battery capacity: 4200 mAh

Price: from 12,400 rubles

Cubot X30 is an inexpensive smartphone with interesting features. It's beautiful, has a decent chipset for its price tag, and offers a lot of memory. But its main feature is the main camera. She received five sensors at once for all occasions. There is night photography, wide, macro, and a depth sensor.

The 32-megapixel front camera looks no worse, which, as a tribute to fashion, was carefully cut into the corner. With all this, there is fast charging, a side finger scanner and NFC. The new product runs on Android 10 without advertising offers or third-party software.

Advantages:

• Beautiful appearance.
• Good hardware.
• Not bad photography.
• There is NFC.
• Operating system without advertising and unnecessary software.

Flaws:

• No headphone jack.
• Hybrid slot.
• Finger scanner and face unlock sometimes don't work.

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What Chinese brands are there?

Note! In 2016, Chinese brands received seven out of ten positions in the global smartphone rankings.

They continue to be relevant to this day. But which specific manufacturers produce the highest quality equipment:

• Huawei - the company is gradually moving from budget products to flagships and never ceases to please customers;
• Xiaomi is distinguished by online sales and record low prices for quality products;
• Honor is a company disrupting the modern technology market, producing cheap but very high-quality smartphones that are truly convenient to use;
• ZTE is the fourth largest smartphone supplier in the United States, producing only budget equipment;
• Meizu - convenient and stylish smartphones in the budget price category;
• OnePlus - personalized equipment that is sold exclusively by personal invitation;
• OPPO are innovative smartphones with a pop-up camera and an incredibly interesting design.

UMIDIGI A7 Pro

• Processor: MediaTek Helio P23
• Screen: 6.3 inches, resolution 2340x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 16+16+5+5 MP / 16 MP
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4/64 or 4/128 GB
• Battery capacity: 4150 mAh

Price: from 11,400 rubles

The Umidigi A7 Pro offers a high-quality high-resolution screen, a decent camera and adequate performance without focusing on games. In addition, it has a rather nice appearance, a modern Type-C connector and a separate slot for SIM and memory. The device offers a lot of memory and does not require connection to charge for a long time. The model runs on Android 10 without any extra software.

Advantages:

• High screen resolution.
• Not a bad camera.
• Good performance for everyday tasks without gaming.
• Android without third-party software.
• Supports two SIM and memory cards.
• Lots of memory.

Flaws:

• It takes a long time to charge.

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TECNO SPARK 5 Air

• Processor: MediaTek Helio A22
• Screen: 6.95 inches, resolution 1640x720
• Cameras (main / front): 13+2 MP / 8 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 2/32 GB
• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Price: from 7,970 rubles

Despite the low price, the model received 70% positive reviews from Yandex.Market users. It surprises in a good way, since the manufacturer takes into account all the needs of customers. Of course, it’s worth considering that this is a budget phone that won’t deliver great performance. First of all, the screen is striking: it is quite large and reproduces colors well, supports multi-touch.

The main camera allows you to take great pictures in good natural light. The dual module has autofocus, so even people who do not work with the camera on a regular basis will not have any problems. Focus can be adjusted thanks to the built-in software. The front camera is normal, without any bells and whistles. For the budget segment the quality is quite decent.

Performance is low as the chipset was made in mid-2022. In tests it does not show the best performance. The interface is not very smooth, and the device may slow down in demanding games. But it is not intended for gamers. But the smartphone boasts good battery life. At an average level of use, it will last for at least a day. A full charge takes about 3 hours.

Advantages:

• Big screen.
• Battery life.
• Low price.
• Current version of Android 10.

Flaws:

• The sound is not the clearest and loudest.
• Quality of photos and videos.
• Doesn't work very fast.

Editor's Choice

Xiaomi Redmi 9C 2/32GB (NFC)

Xiaomi Redmi 9C 2/32GB (NFC)
The smartphone is suitable for users for whom the performance of the device and a good battery are important parameters. Despite the low price, the device is equipped with a powerful 5000 mAh battery. In active use mode it will last more than a day. The functionality of the smartphone includes contactless payment.

Despite its considerable size and weight, the device fits comfortably in the hand. Factory settings partially compensate for the 13 MP rear camera, so the user can take high-quality amateur photos.

Main characteristics:

Advantages and disadvantages

Low price, reliable battery, long talk time, high-quality video recording

Works poorly in cold weather, heavy weight, freezes when running power-intensive applications, weak front camera

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realme C11 2022

• Processor: MediaTek Helio G35
• Screen: 6.5 inches, resolution 1600x720
• Cameras (main / front): 13+2 MP / 8 MP
• Memory (RAM / built-in): 2/32 GB
• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Price: from 7,490 rubles

A budget smartphone that is suitable for picky users. It has a sleek design and a plastic body that does not collect fingerprints. This device does not look expensive, but it always remains neat. The screen is scratch-resistant and readability is quite good even under bright sun. Viewing angles are good, and color shifts are not noticeable even at large deviations. The saturation is somewhat overestimated.

The block with cameras is made in the form of a square. It doesn’t stick out very much, so it doesn’t interfere during work. The front is located in a teardrop-shaped cutout. The interface of the built-in application is clear and simple, the capabilities are very basic. There is a manual shooting mode, slowing down or speeding up video. There is no stabilization, the photos are not perfect, but not bad: for social media. networks will do. At night, the photos turn out to be noisy, and the same applies to the front module.

Performance is the same as any budget smartphone. In some situations, the interface slows down and may freeze, but then it “wakes up” and starts working quickly. Popular games can only be played at low graphics settings, and the device is equipped with a mode for gamers: it’s quite suitable for ordinary tasks.

Autonomy is at a high level. In reading mode, the gadget works for about 33 hours, when watching videos – 20 hours, and you can play on it for about 14 hours.

Advantages:

• Not a bad screen.
• There are all the necessary functions.
• Works for a long time on one charge.
• Practical and ergonomic housing.
• NFC technology support.

Flaws:

• Poor performance.
• Camera.
• The hardware is worse than some competitors.

The best Chinese smartphones with a powerful battery

When measuring performance and large screens, manufacturers often forget that all this should also work without the need to constantly connect a charger or power bank. As a result, modern mobile phones, at best, last until the end of the day, and at worst, they can run out of charge at the most inopportune moment. And since manufacturers and developers are not yet striving to fix the problem through optimization, users have only one option - buying a smartphone with a capacious battery.

Xiaomi Redmi 8 4/64GB

A great budget item available in 4 color options. The phone's body is made of plastic, so it can easily collect fingerprints and scratches. However, the kit includes a simple silicone case that allows you to protect your smartphone at first (before purchasing a higher-quality case).

The Redmi 8's screen is only slightly larger than that of the Honor 20s. But this had virtually no effect on the size, so the width of the Xiaomi phone is 75.4 mm. The matrix resolution is 1520×720 pixels. Because of this, the density is not very high (only 270 dpi), but this has almost no effect on comfort.

But in reviews, smartphone users highly praise it for its autonomy. A 5000 mAh battery with the stated characteristics of the phone lasts for 2, sometimes even 3 days of operation. Moreover, the performance of the smartphone is also excellent, which is a merit of the Snapdragon 439 and Adreno 505 graphics. There are 64 and 4 GB of permanent memory and RAM.

Advantages:

• affordable price;
• separate slot for microSD;
• several colors;
• battery life;
• screen color rendering;
• USB-C charging;
• fingerprint scanner;
• Gorilla Glass 5.

realme 6i 4/128GB

Next up is perhaps one of the most worthy competitors for budget smartphones from Xiaomi. realme has equipped its phone with a battery of similar capacity (5000 mAh), so battery life is excellent here. The 6i's screen is 6.5 inches diagonal, but the aspect ratio is 20:9, so the dot density is the same. But realme’s cameras are definitely better: 4 rear modules with a 48 MP main one.

The memory card tray in this smartphone is also separate. But the permanent memory will be enough for many with a reserve (the older modification provides 128 gigabytes of ROM at once).

In terms of performance, the realme smartphone also wins. It has a Helio G80 processor, which is about one and a half times better in applications. The graphics of the Mali-G52 are almost twice as good as the Adreno 505. But in terms of energy efficiency, this combination is slightly inferior to the solution from Qualcomm. However, this is not a big problem, because the battery will still last for 2 days, and it charges quite quickly (about 2.5 hours).

Advantages:

• back panel design;
• battery capacity (5000 mAh);
• large storage;
• cool cameras;
• powerful filling;
• affordable price;
• contactless payment;
• high quality display.

Flaws:

• There are lags in ColorOS.