Buying a smartphone from one of the Chinese stores certainly has its advantages and disadvantages. You need to understand that branded branded phones cost the same (or about the same) money there as ours. And you can save money only when buying unknown or little-known brands in our country (the language does not always turn out to be called brands). At the same time, you can really get a saving of 20%, or even all 50%, because smartphones that are legally sold with us have marketing and service costs included in the price. The Chinese spend much less on advertising and promotion (and even then only on the Internet), service centers we do not contain, henceforth low price... It makes sense to buy such smartphones in cases when it is not so pity to throw them away, for example, for children (children often beat them, lose or break them), or as an inexpensive and temporary technological "toy". You can buy such a phone as the main one, but we would recommend doing this only as a last resort. In our opinion, the risk is not worth it.
The Chinese smartphone market is very rich, and after digging around in online stores, you can pick up an interesting model. The main disadvantage of such a purchase is that the delivery of the phone will take several weeks, and if a "marriage" comes, you will have to return it and wait for an exchange for new model or a refund for a few more weeks or even months. Not every customer has the patience for this.
The advantage of "china phones" is that you can buy an inexpensive model, and after a year and a half change it to a new one, while old phone(subject to normal use) sell on the same Internet at aukro or olx. If the phone breaks down during the warranty period, it can be sent for repair, but again, you will have to wait a long time. Although it is worth noting that the cost of exchange and repair is, for example, on aliexpress.com from 4 to 10 dollars (exchange) and from 2 to 5 dollars (repair). The service maintenance of phones purchased from “our” online stores, although free, is already included in the total cost of the phone (free cheese, as they say, is only in a mousetrap). That's why warranty service Chinese smartphones are long, but cheap.
Here is our list of the most interesting smartphones with the popular diagonal from 5 to 5.5 inches (we found this out empirically as a result of a survey) for the second half of February 2016. Do not forget that all this stuff is delivered to our region exclusively at the expense of the seller, that is, absolutely free.
Smartphones from 50 to 100$
What can you count on?
Frankly speaking, you won't find big "stuffing" in phones under $ 100, and not all phones in this price category can be called quality. However, in the models that we present to you, you can count on the following:
- RAM from 1 to 2 GB;
- built-in memory from 8 to 16 GB;
- processor from 2 to 4 cores.
HOMTOM HT7
This smartphone has a 5.5-inch screen diagonal with a resolution of 1280x720. It runs on Android 5.1. Among other things, it is equipped with a 4-core MTK 6580 processor with clock frequency each core 1.0 GHz, and GPU Mali-400 MP. The RAM is 1 GB and the internal storage of the phone is 8 GB, but can be increased by 64 GB thanks to the memory card. By the way, here you can immediately order the delivery of the required memory card. It has chinese smartphone two cameras 5 and 2 mpx, respectively. Available in white or black. It is also worth noting that the price of the smartphone is $ 56.99, however, if you enter the discount promo code RTM16SMT, which is valid ONLY until February 29, the price will be $ 52.79. Therefore, we quote the price already at a discount. By the way, this promo code is valid for many (but unfortunately not all) smartphones in Gearbest, so when buying any phone in this store before February 29, we recommend entering it.
Price: 52,79$
DoogeeX5
It is already a manufacturer of Chinese smartphones better known to domestic users. Doogee X5 is equipped with MTK 6580 quad-core processor with 1.3GHz core frequency. The 5-inch IPS display has a resolution of 1280x720. It works under control operating system Android 5.1 has 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. The manufacturer promises high-quality pictures on the 5 mpx rear camera and normal video communication via the 2 megapixel front camera. Here on DX it costs $ 58.31 with free shipping.
Price: 58,31$
Umi rome x
The 5.5-inch Android 5.1 phone has an MTK 6580 quad-core 1.3 GHz processor each. At the same time, it is equipped with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. Smartphone manufacturers promise its talk time 5 hours and standby time 100 hours, thanks to battery 3200 mAh. UMI Rome X is equipped with two cameras: a rather weak 2MP front camera and a much better 13MP rear camera, capable of capturing video in 1280x720 resolution. Not a bad budget model with good processor and RAM. Also, if you have promo codes or store coupons, then you can buy this smartphone with some discount.
Price: 59,99$
Smartphones from $ 100 to $ 250
What can you count on?
Here, the devices will be more impressive and you can count on more "decent" parameters:
- RAM up to 4 GB;
- built-in memory up to 32 GB;
- processor from 4 to 8 cores;
- HD display;
- camera from 13 to 21 mpx.
Ulefone U5
The ultra-thin Chinese smartphone is only 7mm thick. At the same time, quite a lot of good electronics are “stuffed” into it. It includes a 4-core MTK 6582 processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz cores, a Mali-400 MP graphics accelerator, 1 GB of RAM and 4 GB of internal memory. Although the built-in memory of the phone is frankly "meager", it can be increased with a memory card up to 32 GB. Screen diagonal 5.5 inches with a resolution of 960x540. This slim Chinese "shovel" has a 5 mpx front camera and an 8mpx rear camera. The quality of the pictures, judging by the review in the store, is pretty good. Unlike previous smartphones, this model runs on Android 4.2. The cost of this phone is $ 120.57, but according to the discount code RTM16SMT, which is valid until February 29, it will be $ 106.10 (it's a good idea to throw off $ 14).
Price: 106,10$
MeizuM1Note
In Chinese online stores, you can buy Meizu M1Note cheaper than in domestic ones. Here on aliexpress with a claimed 16 GB of ROM, this model costs $ 134.93. If desired, you can also order a version with 32GB ROM here, but it will cost $ 30 more. The 5.5-inch display has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 and is protected by good Gorilla Glass 3. The main 13-megapixel camera has a 4x zoom, which allows you to take high-quality pictures at some distance. The front camera is 5 mpx. The battery has a capacity of 3140 mAh, but with normal use it will need to be charged every day just like any other smartphone. The phone is equipped with an 8-core MTK 6752 processor with a frequency of 1.7 GHz per core. Random access memory here 2 GB, and the smartphone itself is capable of simultaneously working with two SIM cards (and which one is not capable of this now? :)). For $ 9.64 here you can get an exchange guarantee or for $ 5.4 a repair guarantee for one year.
Price: 134,93$
UlefoneParis
Another smartphone in a similar price range. It costs $ 5 more than the previous one, but according to its technical characteristics it almost completely repeats it. Like Meizu, Ulefone Paris has a 13MP main camera and a 5MP front camera. It has a Chinese model, an 8-core MTK 6753 processor, 1.3 GHz each core, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory. Although it should be noted that, unlike Meizu, this model has a 5-inch IPS screen. The battery capacity is 2250 mAh, which, with intensive use, will not be enough for the whole day. The model is a good Chinese alternative to modern "branded" smartphones.
Price: 139,98$
Ulefone Power 4G Phablet
This "Chinese" has a 5.5-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3. In addition, it has an 8-core MTK 6753 processor with a 1.3 GHz core (like the previous model), as well as 3 GB of RAM (and that's not bad). Inner memory is 16 GB, but can be expanded with a memory card up to 128 GB. Like the previous model, the Ulefone Power 4G Phablet has a 5-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel main camera. Of particular note powerful battery at 6050 mAh, and if the Chinese brother is not lying, then it will be possible to charge it in two days (and not one, as on most smartphones). The phone has a fingerprint scanner and many others useful functions... It works with two SIM cards and is “dressed” in a metal case. The store ships this phone along with headphones and silicone case... Its nominal value in the store is $ 179.9, however, according to the RTM16SMT code, it will cost $ 158.39. Therefore, if you want to buy it for such a price, then you should hurry up, because after February 29, the price of $ 179.9 will return back.
Price: 158,39$
Xiaomi RedMi Note 2 32GB 4G Phablet
We could not ignore and this model Xiaomi. This is an extended version of the 5.5-inch smartphone that has 32GB of internal storage. In addition, the phone has a powerful 8-core Helio X10 processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz per core, as well as 2 GB of RAM. The 13-megapixel camera is responsible for high-quality photos. rear camera and a 5-megapixel front one. Smartphone works under Android 5.0. The ultra-thin device is only 8.2 mm thick. Here on Gearbest it costs about $ 160, which, taking into account free shipping pretty good. However, the code discount does not apply here.
Price: 159,99$
LeTV One X600
The good Kitayphone for $ 169.99 has a 5.5-inch FullHD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. In addition, it is equipped with an MTK Helio X10 8-core processor, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which can be additionally increased by 64 GB. Two SIM cards can work at the same time different operators... The appearance of the X600 resembles an iPhone - it is the same in shape and has a metal edging at the end. You can take photos and videos with a 13-megapixel camera, and take self-portraits with a 5-megapixel front camera. The main camera has 6x digital zoom and dual LED flash. There is support for 4G. The battery is 3000 mAh, which is enough for 3 hours of talks. The smartphone has an operating system Android 5.0. Great option powerful smartphone for almost one hundred and seventy dollars and plus a cover as a gift.
Price: 169,99$
Elephone vowney
Like the previous model, this Chinese smartphone runs on an 8-core MTK Helio x10 processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz per core. However, here we already get as much as 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. This smartphone has a 5.5-inch QHD screen with a resolution of 2560x1440. Manufacturers have enhanced this "handsome" with a 21-megapixel camera that captures high-quality pictures and videos in 4K resolution. The front camera, with which many people like to take selfies, has a resolution of 8 mpx. The phone has a 4200 mAh battery, which in theory should be enough for 8 hours of talk time. Powerful phone with excellent specifications is sold on aliexpress for $ 239.99. If you have a discount coupon, you can buy it much cheaper.
Highly important characteristic the size of the gadget is. For some consumers of mobile phones, its compactness is a very important factor, for others it is a priority. big screen, in order to watch videos, read, play games. The 5.5-inch smartphone is the most popular option, which combines compactness with an optimal display. Gadgets with such parameters are very convenient to use and are among the most popular on the mobile phone market. We have prepared a rating for you best smartphones with a diagonal of 5.5 inches for 2017, which will help you understand the main characteristics of the popular and best devices.
Smartphone from a Chinese manufacturer with a chic design based on an operating room Android systems 6.0. For the first time, Meizu has released a mobile phone with a metal frame covered with glass on both sides. The smartphone is available in two classic colors: black and white. The fingerprint scanner is located under the screen and works instantly. The phone can be used with one hand and is quite thin and light. The smartphone screen has a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels and a density of 401 pixels per inch. In terms of technical characteristics, this is an ordinary representative of the middle price segment. The gadget is powered by an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor. For fast loading of applications, the smartphone is equipped with 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB is provided for saving files, expandable with a memory card. You can play the gadget, but the device itself cannot be called a gaming machine. Battery capacity 3260 mAh. The 13-megapixel main and 5-megapixel front are pretty average quality, as well as the sound.
The main advantages of the gadget:
- Design and materials;
- Compactness and practicality;
- Great build.
Disadvantages:
- Easy to scratch;
- In bright light, it is almost impossible to see anything on the screen;
- Poor gaming performance;
- There is no optical stabilization in cameras.
The device is intended for those whose top priority is the design of the phone, and its specifications stand in the background.
The best smartphone for today in terms of price-quality ratio, which runs on the Android 6.0 platform. The gadget is presented on the market in the following colors: gray with a black front panel and gold with a white front. This is a powerful enough mobile phone that is controlled by a quad-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 820c with Adreno 530 video accelerator, and has 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, but not expandable. Non-removable battery with 3000mAh capacity provides a day autonomous work smartphone and almost six hours of continuous use. The smartphone has a fast charging mode and only 73 minutes is enough to fully charge the gadget. A beautiful 16MP main camera with Sony sensor, autofocus and LED flash, which allows you to take great photos even in low light, the 8MP front camera will delight selfie lovers with its quality. This is a dual SIM phone.
Main advantages:
- Acceptable price;
- Case design and materials;
- Excellent technical characteristics.
Disadvantages of the gadget:
- No memory card slot.
This model is an excellent option for all characteristics and can be safely recommended for purchase.
The smartphone from the Taiwanese manufacturer is available in a white case with an orange or blue frame. Mobile phone equipped with an optical stabilization system, which means that it is a great option for those who like to take pictures and be photographed. The phone screen has a wonderful resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels with a density of 401PPI. The amount of accumulative memory is 32 GB. If the user does not have enough of it to store music, videos, applications, then there is the possibility of expanding up to 128 GB. The smartphone is equipped with 3 GB of RAM. The 13MP main camera and the 4MP front camera provide excellent quality photos even in low light. Amplified speakers create a surround sound effect that makes the sound sound clear in both the speakers and headphones. V HTC Desire 830 has a non-removable 2800 mAh battery, which lasts for 545 hours in standby mode and in normal use - for a day and a half. There are two power saving modes: normal and maximum.
Smartphone pros:
- Wonderful bright screen with excellent expansion;
- Good sound.
Disadvantages:
- Eight-core budget MediaTek processor Helio X10;
- The presence of a slot for one SIM card.
In general, a pretty good smartphone, if you do not take into account its disadvantages.
Smartphone with big screen, a large battery based on the modern Android 6.0 operating system. The plastic case perfectly resists scratches and damage of various kinds. White, black and gold mobile phones are on sale. The assembly of the device is simply excellent. The smartphone screen is bright enough, the colors are saturated, and the image can be perfectly seen even in the most dazzling sun. Thanks to 3 GB of RAM, all applications start very quickly, nothing slows down. The performance of the gadget is quite enough to play 3-D games. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor with a Mali-T720 video accelerator. The storage for files is 16 GB, which can be expanded up to 128 GB if necessary. The 5-megapixel autofocus front camera allows you to take fairly high-quality portraits. The 13-megapixel camera is quite normal for its price segment, but it may not suit the fastidious photographers.
Pros:
- Good gaming performance;
- Two days of battery life thanks to a 4150mAh battery.
Cons of a smartphone:
- Not a good enough camera;
- Plastic case.
Inexpensive but good smartphone with excellent technical characteristics.
Smartphone with Android 6.0 operating system, which is available in silver, gold and white colors. The phone frame is made of plastic and the build is excellent. The device is equipped with a Li-lon battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh, which guarantees a day of autonomous operation of the phone. Quad-core processor MediaTek MT6737 with a frequency of 1300 MHz and 2 GB of RAM ensure smooth operation of the device. The storage capacity is 16 GB and can be expanded up to 64 GB. The smartphone fits comfortably in the palm of your hand, and it is quite convenient to use it with one hand. The 5-megapixel front camera allows you to take pictures of average quality. The 8-megapixel main camera makes it possible to take good photos, but only in good lighting.
The advantages of the phone include:
- Appearance and assembly;
- Separate slots for SIM cards and memory cards;
- Quite good autonomy.
- Modest stock of brightness;
- Lack of oleophobic coating.
In general, a reliable and competitive smartphone that fulfills all the tasks assigned to it for not particularly demanding consumers.
In the top 10 best smartphones with a diagonal of 5.5 inches for 2017, pay attention to the model of the Chinese company Xiaomi, which is one of the five global smartphone manufacturers. The gadget has high quality screen with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels with a density of 401 PPI, a powerful ten-core processor MediaTek Helio X20 with a frequency of 2100 MHz and runs on the modern Android 6.0 platform. The smartphone looks very presentable and expensive. Rear part the body is made of aluminum, the front part is covered with 2.5 D-glass. The smartphone fits comfortably in the hand. The gadget is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. The amount of RAM - 3 GB, storage - 64 GB. There is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB, which is combined with a slot for a second SIM card. The smartphone is equipped with a large 4100 mAh battery, which is enough for a day of offline operation. The 13-megapixel main camera and the 5-megapixel front camera give good photos, but only in good lighting conditions.
Pros:
- Excellent design and monolithic build;
- Good battery life;
- Good headphone sound.
Cons of a smartphone:
- Low gaming performance;
- Heating during games;
- Bad photos in low light.
The smartphone of the Chinese manufacturer turned out to be quite controversial, so the consumer, before buying a smartphone, it is important to determine their priorities.
Powerful smartphone in a stylish slim metal case with a large screen on the latest Android 6.0 operating system. The mobile phone went on sale in silver, gold and pink with a white front and dark gray with a black bezel. Under the cover of the smartphone, there is a MediaTek Helio X20 with a Mali-T880 video accelerator, as well as a 3060 mAh battery with support for fast charging. High-quality and large display with an expansion of 1920 * 1080 pixels and a density of 400 PPI. The sound is clear, the volume reserve is huge. The smartphone does not slow down, all games and applications start quickly. The speaker is very loud and of high quality. The 12-megapixel camera is equipped with autofocus, LED flash, Sony sensor, thanks to which photos are obtained of good quality even in the dark. The 5-megapixel camera allows you to take good self-portraits, although they are far from ideal. However, the "make-up" function allows you to even out the skin tone, increase the size of the eyes.
The benefits include:
- Good autonomy of the gadget;
- Decent main camera;
- Fully charge your phone in just 75 minutes.
The downsides are:
- Lack of optical stabilization;
- There is no way to increase memory;
- The screen is difficult to see in the sun.
Quite a good novelty from a Chinese manufacturer with its pros and cons.
Cute metal smartphone covered with glass on all sides. The gadget operates on the basis of the Android 6.0 operating system. The fingerprint scanner is accurate but not instantaneous. The mobile phone runs an eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 with a frequency of 2000 MHz and a video accelerator Adreno 506. The amount of RAM is 4 GB, the volume of file storage is 64 GB with the possibility of its expansion, thanks to a memory card, up to 128 GB. 16-megapixel main and 8-megapixel front camera quite good in their price range. The smartphone has phase detection, laser autofocus and optical stabilization, which guarantees good image quality in sufficient light. Photo quality deteriorates significantly at night. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, which is enough for a day of operation of the device and for five hours and forty minutes in the game mode. There is fast charging, which allows you to restore 100% autonomy of the smartphone in two hours.
Pros:
- Stylish design, the smartphone looks very expensive;
- Fast and accurate autofocus;
- Great sounding in headphones;
- High performance.
Disadvantages:
- It is inconvenient to hold in the hand because of the wide body;
- Average autonomy.
An excellent option with good technical parameters and a good camera.
Huawei Y6 II
A budget plastic smartphone with a textured cover, a large screen and advanced hardware. Fits perfectly in the hand. The mobile phone went on sale in yellow, black, gold, blue, pink and white. The smartphone operates on the basis of the Android 6.0 operating system and is powered by an eight-core HiSilicon Kirin 620 processor with a frequency of 1200 MHz. Any games are launched thanks to the Mali-450 video accelerator. 2GB of RAM ensure smooth launch of various applications. 16 GB of file storage is sufficient for day-to-day work, however, if this volume is not enough, then with the help of a memory card it can be expanded to 128 GB. The 3000 mAh battery is enough for two days in sparing mode, or for a day active work gadget. It takes two hours to fully charge your smartphone. The 13-megapixel main camera has autofocus, high level detailing and manual mode settings. The 8-megapixel camera will allow you to take high-quality selfies. However, both cameras only shoot great in good light.
Pros of the gadget:
- Beautiful appearance and good build;
- Good headphone sound;
- The ability to take high-quality panoramic shots;
- An excellent navigator.
Cons of a smartphone:
- Plastic cover;
- Weak oleophobic coating.
The presented smartphone is an excellent option for price-quality ratio for daily use.
The updated model is not similar to any of the previous devices from Meizu. The body is completely metal with sharp transitions along the edges. The model is released in five colors: silver, gold, navy blue, pink and light blue. It looks solid and expensive. The smartphone screen with a resolution of 1920 * 1080 pixels is covered with a protective 2.5-D glass with an oleophobic coating. There is a mode to protect the eyes. RAM - 3 GB, storage - 32 GB, expandable up to 128 GB using a memory card. Works smoothly, does not slow down, does not glitch. The smartphone operates on the basis of the Android 6.0 operating system. Under the cover of the device is an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with a Mali-T860 video accelerator. The speaker does not sound loud enough. The 13-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front camera work on the principle: more light, better photo quality. The capacity of 3100 mAh is enough for a day of smartphone operation. The gadget supports fast charging, with the help of which the device is charged by 40% in half an hour.
