To date, the consumer market has been successfully conquered by Chinese-made smartphones. Many modern buyers prefer just such devices. We must admit that a couple of years ago, everyone refused to look towards smartphones when it came to China. People were suspicious of such gadgets. But there were daredevils who were the first to test this market segment, and their number has rapidly increased over time.
Today, no one doubts the quality of Asian smartphones. But there was another problem with the choice. The rankings below include the best Chinese smartphones of 2020, which were able to win the love of consumers and surprise with versatility.
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TOP 10 flagships from China
Please note that when compiling the TOP, we determined by this parameter the best Chinese smartphone in 2020 - price and quality. They also took into account the opinions of those people who personally shared their experiences on the Web.
Honor 10 from Huawei
It seemed that until recently all the best variations in the field of smartphone design were presented. But no - Huawei was able to impress the public with its new device. It became Honor 10. This new Chinese man is the owner of artificial intelligence. Its iridescent "back" is able to attract all lovers of beautiful and stylish gadgets. And the whole appearance of the device says that it is not for nothing that it entered the top and rating of the best Chinese smartphones.
The cost of a smartphone is 40 thousand rubles. But the characteristics really deserve it. The model has an excellent dual camera. The display is large, has a number of functions that meet the "latest" technology.
Honor 10 operates on a Kirin 970 processor, it has 4 OP cores, but this is quite enough to play the coolest games on a smartphone. Also worth noting is 128GB of storage space. But the manufacturer of the additional card did not provide for the expansion of this indicator. In fact, this is simply not necessary. An ordinary Honor 10 user is unlikely to be able to fill 128 GB.
Huawei company always cares about the high quality of images. This model uses a gorgeous 20 megapixel camera. Photos are clear and bright. There is an artificial recognition function. A good 3750 mAh battery is built in, but I would like more.
Strengths
- dual camera;
- qualitative characteristics of the processor;
- large screen;
- fast charging capability;
- stylish appearance;
- a high resolution.
Weak sides
- battery capacity indicators.
Huawei Honor V10 by Huawei
Honor view 10 from Huawei is included in the list of 10 best Chinese smartphones of 2020. It's appropriate to talk about him immediately after Honor 10. This model costs a little less - 33 thousand rubles. She also has artificial intelligence, is able to recognize a face.
In terms of external characteristics, this is a beautiful smartphone, it has something similar to its predecessor Honor 7 X. In Honor view 10, the manufacturer has incorporated Structured Light technology. There is also the ability to quickly charge the device.
The pictures are clear. Equipped with a 6-inch display, the picture is high-quality, bright. The model is equipped with a 2.5D glass effect.
The smartphone emits good sound and is reliable in operation. The performance is high. Huawei has installed professor HiSilicon Kirin 970 in the model, it has 2 cores. This is enough to run any processor. But the battery has 3,750 mAh.
Strengths
- excellent processor;
- fast charging capability;
- speakers;
- beautiful design solution;
- high-quality battery;
- The RAM is 6 GB.
Weak sides
- no.
P20 from Huawei
Another development of the Huawei company does not lag behind the above models, this is the P20 model. The phone is very beautiful, it has many similar characteristics with Honor 10. The novelty is distinguished by its "monobrow", but if necessary, the user can use a special option and hide it.
The device is powered by a Kirin 659 processor, Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The company was not greedy for the installation of a 5.84-inch display, while the resolution is 1080x2280 pixels.
The camera is dual, very powerful. The body is made of a combination of glass and metal. The built-in memory is 64 GB, expansion due to the memory card slot is possible. The cost of a smartphone is 43 thousand rubles.
Strengths
- having a good camera;
- large display;
- beautiful appearance;
- OS;
- built-in own chip;
- great sound.
Weak sides
- operating time without charging.
Meizu 15
The Chinese manufacturer Meizu offers a really good smartphone model with an excellent camera. The Meizu 15 model will delight you with a 20 megapixel front camera. There are 3 device modifications. The older generation comes with 6 GB of memory and a 6-inch screen, the performance will be provided by the Exynos 8895 from Samsung. But in the younger version - the display is 5.5 GB. The cost of the older version is 27 thousand rubles.
Strengths
- gorgeous camera;
- stylish design of the device;
- good battery performance;
- large display;
- decent processor;
- 3 modifications;
- use of NFC.
Weak sides
- absent.
P20 Pro from Huawei
An equally interesting flagship model is the P20 Pro from Huawei. This is the most expensive flagship in the lineup. Users agree that this is a real camera phone. On the back there is a 40/8/20 MP Leica triple camera, respectively. The pictures are gorgeous. The same is true with the 24MP front camera.
The device is powered by a HiSilicon Kirin 970 processor. The model has a large display (6.1 inches), the quality of data transfer is high, the resolution is 2240x1080 pixels. The case looks very stylish. The phone is water resistant. According to the hours of battery life, it is quite a worthy option. In general, he takes a worthy place in this TOP.
Strengths
- stylish appearance;
- reliable brand;
- water protection;
- weight;
- screen diagonal;
- good battery;
- triple camera.
Weak sides
- no.
5T from Oneplus brand
Oneplus regularly pleases users with high-quality smartphones. This time we will talk about the 5T model. She certainly cannot be ignored. Equipped with a 6-inch large screen smartphone. In this case, support for Full HD + technology is used. It must be admitted that the color reproduction is at a level, the decision of the manufacturer to use the Optic AMOLED matrix played a big role in this.
The device runs on Android 7.1 OS. It differs in reaction speed, does not overheat at all, even if powerful games are launched. In fact, Oneplus has long established itself as a manufacturer of reliable technology, and therefore you can count on the phone to last a long time. The cost of the model is 37 thousand rubles.
The battery is designed for 12 hours of operation, it has 3300 mAh.The speaker is loud, the sound is clear, there is an equalizer with a well-thought-out functional set. The camera is 20 megapixels, and therefore the pictures are excellent.
There are downsides. They consist in the fact that the body is not very comfortable to hold in the hands. It is made of metal. It's frustrating that there is no radio, and there is no moisture protection.
Strengths
- fast charging capability;
- excellent display;
- high-quality software;
- availability of high-quality optics;
- option to unlock the owner's face;
- clear sound.
Weak sides
- not a capacious battery.
OnePlus 6
OnePlus 6 has also added to this rating. In fact, it is simply impossible not to mention it. Let the smartphone not so long ago on the market, but it has already managed to earn a reputation as a very worthy competitor to the flagships of other manufacturers.
Equipped with a smartphone with 8 GB memory - RAM and 128 GB internal. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, which is famous for its high power. And in other parameters, the device is simply gorgeous. It has a large display, the body is elegant, discreet, but very stylish. The 16 megapixel camera allows you to take great pictures. There is the possibility of face recognition by the camera, the presence of fast charging of the device.
Strengths
- beautiful appearance;
- powerful battery;
- acceptable price;
- good camera.
Weak sides
- have not been identified.
Redmi Note 6 Pro from Xiaomi
A very good smartphone that has 2 dual cameras, both from the rear and the front. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, which is powerful. Has 4 GB of RAM. It is also worth noting the presence of a high-quality display, the screen is large by 6.25 inches.
A built-in fingerprint scanner, it is possible to unlock the device by the user's face. Works offline stably.
Strengths
- beautiful appearance;
- good cameras;
- chic processor;
- large display;
- autonomy.
Weak sides
- no.
Mi Max 3 from Xiaomi
The Mi Max 3 has the largest display to date. It's 6.9 inches, which is impressive. FullView display at 18: 9 aspect ratio.
The presence of a powerful battery is no less significant. It is rated at 5500 mAh. With such characteristics, the manufacturer was able to achieve 221 grams. weight of the device that will be felt in the hand.
Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. Has 4 GB of RAM. Among the advantages, it is also worth noting the presence of the possibility of fast charging, a fingerprint scanner and unlocking in the owner's face. The case is very stylish, everyone dreams of such a phone. And do not forget about the dual camera, the pictures are very good.
Strengths
- design solution;
- powerful processor;
- the presence of a radio;
- multifunctionality;
- good image quality;
- autonomy;
- large display.
Weak sides
- no.
F1 by Pocophone
For starters, it's worth mentioning that the Pocophone brand belongs to a subsidiary of Xiaomi. There is an F1 model on the market under this name, which, despite its flagship purpose, has a very reasonable price.
So, it should be noted that the smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor. This is a very powerful device. Designed for 6 GB of RAM. Built-in dual rear camera. There is a headphone jack. This is the 3.5mm standard. The sound is of high quality, and all due to the brand's decision to use stereo speakers. In general, this is a very good smartphone at an affordable price, as well as high battery life.
There is a minus. It consists in the absence of an NFC option. It is also upsetting that the manufacturer saved on its flagship, as a result of which the F1 had a plastic cover on the back, which greatly upsets users.
Strengths
- good processor;
- the presence of stereo speakers;
- screen with a resolution of 2246x1080 pixels;
- autonomy of work.
Weak sides
- plastic on the case;
- lack of NFC.
The best budget employees among Chinese smartphones
Honor's 7A Pro
The model is budgetary, but it can pleasantly surprise you. The brand is owned by Huawei. The smartphone has a modern display design solution.It is frameless. The format is 5.7 inches, which is a wide format solution.
Honor's body is made of plastic, but it looks quite nice. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor, which was able to prove itself from the best side.
Among the functionalities, it is worth noting the presence of a fingerprint scanner, there is the possibility of face recognition by a smartphone camera. In fact, the built-in speaker is very loud, the music sounds quite high quality. You can use 2 SIM cards at once.
The camera is 13 megapixels, the pictures are quite tolerable in bright daylight. Users note that, in general, for its budget segment, this smartphone is one of the best compared to competitors.
Strengths
- good camera;
- powerful processor;
- beautiful design solution;
- frameless display design;
- multifunctionality.
Weak sides
- no.
Mi A1 from Xiaomi
The smartphone from the Xiaomi brand Mi A1 is a very worthy competitor in the budget market for other similar devices. First of all, it is worth noting that it has support for the NFC function. It must be admitted that such an option is often present in flagships, not state employees, for 15 thousand rubles.
The pros do not end there. The device has excellent cameras and a fashionable screen. Experts note that the smartphone is the "brother" of the Mi5X from this manufacturer.
In fact, there is some truth in the above words, because you can distinguish the two models only by the presence of the inscription "Android One", which is located on the back of the all-metal case.
Users note that the fingerprint scanner works quite famously. It is also possible to connect the device with household appliances due to the presence of an infrared port in the model, which many manufacturers have begun to refuse unfairly.
The characteristics of the model are quite powerful. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 625. The processor is designed for 4 GB of RAM, and the internal memory is 64 GB.
The battery was disappointing, it is not very energy-consuming. In fact, the manufacturer had to choose between a stylish thin case or a good powerful battery in this matter. The choice was in favor of beauty. In fact, the battery lasts a day, even if its indicators are equal to 3080 mAh.
As for the camera, everything is up to par. This is a dual camera that captures clear images even in dusk conditions.
Strengths
- dual camera device;
- multifunctionality;
- RAM and built-in memory with decent performance;
- good body;
- beautiful appearance;
- high power chip.
Weak sides
- similarity with the Mi5X model;
- poor battery capacity characteristics.
P smart from Huawei
In the segment of budget Chinese smartphones, special attention should be devoted to the offer from Huawei, this is the P smart model. The device is very beautiful, albeit not very expensive. The display is 5.65 inches. This is a widescreen option. The screen occupies 75 percent, which will delight all lovers of bright pictures, clear quality.
The device works on a Kirin 659 chip. It has 8 cores at its disposal, which is very solid for a budget class. In fact, the P smart has only 3 GB of RAM, but there is compensation, because even for the most demanding entertainment, these parameters will be quite enough. Actually, the same is the case in the case of using several applications at the same time.
The lens is decent, the camera is double. In general, there is every reason to believe that the pictures will be gorgeous. Every user can take a selfie, and even successfully. The secret of this is that the gadget is able to recognize the age when photographing.
Strengths
- shooting quality;
- clear sound;
- large display;
- powerful processor;
- OS Android 8.0 Oreo;
- availability of useful options.
Weak sides
- similarity in appearance to the Honor 7X;
- poor battery performance.
Honor 9 lite from Huawei
For almost 15 thousand rubles, you can buy a very high-quality budget smartphone from a Chinese manufacturer. This is Honor 9 lite. The model is equipped with a beautiful display, the aspect ratio is 18 to 9.The device looks nice, it is comfortable in the hand, and even the internal characteristics are excellent. Powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 659 chip, it has 8 cores. Android 8.0 (Oreo) is running, and Honor's display is equipped with FullView technology.
The manufacturer has worried about the protective properties of the device. So there is 2.5D glass on the back and in front.
As the consumer reviews of this gadget show, this is a completely worthy option for every day. There are no drawbacks, except that some users complained about the poor sound quality while listening to songs on headphones. Also upset by a weak battery.
Strengths
- availability of NFC option;
- protective characteristics;
- reliable brand;
- chip with high performance properties;
- cost policy;
- cameras.
Weak sides
- low-power battery;
- sound in headphones.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 by Xiaomi
Xiaomi is one of the leaders in the production of budget smartphones. It must be admitted that the manufacturer pleases with only high-quality novelties. The Redmi 5 model has already caught the fancy of many users. It is recognized as one of the best in this segment.
In appearance, this is a very decent option. The body has an elongated shape, the frames are as narrow as possible. Powered by a smartphone on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chip with 8 cores. This is a very powerful device that will provide good performance for the device. Among the options is a dashing fingerprint scanner.
The camera is very good, the pictures are accurate, they reproduce the color saturation at a high level. There is an infrared sensor, and therefore the device can be connected to household appliances.
The only sad thing is that there is no NFC, and this function is becoming more and more in demand among modern people, and Wi-Fi works poorly.
Strengths
- stylish design;
- good camera;
- large display;
- high-quality assembly;
- reliable brand;
- configuration variations;
Weak sides
- the presence of a weak front camera;
- lack of NFC.
Choosing a Chinese smartphone: what do experts say?
Choosing a good smartphone from Chinese manufacturers is not an easy task. To help the buyer a little, it was decided to create a list of leaders in different categories:
- in the budget segment, the MI A1 model became the “best”, the manufacturer of which is the famous brand Xiaomi;
- the most beautiful, original and attractive in appearance can be safely called the offer from the Huawei brand - this is the flagship Honor 10;
- in terms of price and quality, the winner was Huawei P20;
- Well, the most luxurious in terms of performance and power is Honor view 10, all also from Huawei.
