Buying an inexpensive, but good Chinese smartphone on Aliexpress in 2020 became harder, because the duty-free limit on goods imported from abroad fell to 200 euros (13,818 rubles at the current rate).
Fortunately, most of the models from our ranking of the best inexpensive Chinese smartphones in 2020 fit into this amount. And those that do not fit can be purchased in Russian stores at a good discount. The main thing is to wait for the sale, the beginning of the action or find a valid promotional code. And do not forget to use one of the cashback services to return part of the money from the purchase.
10. Meizu Note 9
The average price is 12 550 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.2 ″ screen, resolution 2244 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 170 g, WxHxT 74.40 × 153.10 × 8.65 mm
Despite the capacious battery, this good Chinese smartphone will not pull your pocket away with its weight. It lies comfortably in the hand, and no fingerprints remain on its screen due to the high-quality oleophobic coating.
The Snapdragon 675 processor, which is located under the cover of Meizu Note 9, is made in the modern 11-nm process technology and belongs to the average level of performance. Also note the decent RAM for the public sector - 4 gigabytes. Even "heavy" games will go on this smartphone quickly and without slowing down.
The main dual camera with AI support out of the box works well, but does not have electronic image stabilization. But if you install the Google Camera application, then electronic stabilization will appear, and the quality of images will noticeably improve. And even if you shoot at night you can get a good photo.
In general, Meizu Note 9 is a worthy device for its price, if you do not need NFC, but need a smartphone with a convenient shell, a bright screen and a good main camera.
pros: there is fast charging, the type of connector for charging is USB Type-C, there is a fingerprint scanner.
Minuses: mediocre selfie camera, no memory card slot, rarely updated shell, no NFC (cheaper competitors from OPPO and ZTE say hello).
9. Realme 5 Pro
The average price is 12,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 4035 mAh battery
- weight of 184 g, WxHxT 74.20x157x8.90 mm
An inexpensive and good Chinese smartphone, which is made by a sub-brand of OPPO, which means you can not worry about build quality. It boasts a powerful Snapdragon 712 processor in combination with 4 GB of RAM (also available with 6 GB) and 64 GB of internal memory (expandable).
Realme 5 Pro, a fairly large and heavy phone due to its 6.3-inch Full HD + display and a 4035 mAh battery with 20W fast charge. It is equipped with a 16 MP selfie camera hidden in a notch at the top of the display. And on the back, we will find as many as four cameras with a primary 48 MP sensor, a secondary 8 MP ultra wide-angle lens, a telephoto lens and a macro lens.
pros: there is a fingerprint scanner, an excellent IPS screen in terms of brightness and contrast, a convenient ColorOS 6.0 shell based on Android 9 Pie.
Minuses: no NFC, very easily soiled case.
8. VIVO Y91c
The average price is 6,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- 13 MP camera, autofocus
- 32 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- RAM 2 GB
- 4030 mAh battery
- weight of 164 g, WxHxT 75.09 × 155.11 × 8.28 mm
An excellent Chinese smartphone in the category of up to 10,000 rubles has earned many positive reviews from Russian users. And no wonder, because for a modest cost you will get a device with a capacious battery, the ability to expand the internal storage by installing a memory card up to 256 GB, not the worst Mediatek Helio P22 processor and the ability to recognize by face.
When talking to VIVO Y91c, you and the interlocutor are well heard, the screen has a new-fashioned aspect ratio of 19: 9 and therefore it seems longer than it is, but the main thing is that the front camera is “three-dimensional” of five points. That is, if you want a more or less high-quality image, you have to edit what happened manually.
And complete with this smartphone (if you purchase it in a Russian store) are already pasted protective film and case.
pros: bright screen, clear and loud sound without wheezing, a stable signal even where many other smartphones are "lost".
Minuses: mediocre cameras, outdated type of charging connector - micro-USB, no indicator of missed call and charging.
7. Honor 10i
The average price is 12,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 164 g, WxHxT 73.64 × 154.80 × 7.95 mm
The representative of the Honor 10 family does not claim to be a flagship, but it is able to surprise with its characteristics, given the rather modest price.
It is positioned as a device for photography enthusiasts, and is equipped with a triple rear camera (24 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP) and a 32-megapixel selfie camera with AI technology.
Inside the phone is a Hisilicon Kirin 710 chip, which, combined with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory, will provide you with fast applications and a pleasant mobile gaming experience. Honor 10i also boasts the presence of NFC and support for Face Unlock.
pros: beautiful, productive, excellent quality photo and video shooting, good communication quality, comes with a protective film and case,
Minuses: obsolete micro-USB connector, text on the screen is poorly read in the sun.
6. Hisense Rock 5
The average price is 10,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.22 ″ screen, resolution 1520 × 720
- dual camera 13 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 4 GB RAM
- 5500 mAh battery
If you need a mobile phone with a powerful battery, a spectacular design and without a bunch of unnecessary programs, pay attention to Hisense Rock 5. It conveniently lies in your hand, works up to three days without recharging with heavy use (games, calls, Internet surfing) and is different confident reception of mobile communications.
In the screen settings you will find such useful modes for Russia as the gloved mode. As for brightness, it is enough to read text even on the street on a sunny day.
Inside the device is not the fastest, but quite good 12-nm Snapdragon 439 processor, coupled with 4 GB of RAM and expandable due to a 64 GB memory card internal storage.
On the back of the case is a dual camera (13 MP / 2 MP), and in front - 8 MP selfie camera. With good lighting, they shoot well, in digital images taken at night, digital “noise” is visible.
pros: there is a fingerprint scanner, it works quickly, not a soiled body.
Minuses: it’s difficult to find a cover, there is no gesture control, a large amount of RAM for a budget device.
5. Honor 20s
The average price is 18 940 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.15 ″ screen, resolution 2312 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 3340 mAh battery
- weight of 159 g, WxHxT 72.70 × 152.90 × 7.40 mm
The best feature of this smartphone is not an IPS screen with a 19: 9 aspect ratio, and not the presence of an NFC chip, or even a nimble HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, but a triple main camera.
It consists of a 48 MP primary lens, 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens and 2 MP macro lens, and this combination is more than enough for high-quality everyday shooting.
In automatic mode, using intelligent scene recognition, the smartphone takes excellent photos with rich details and colors, as well as accurate white balance. Pictures taken at night are not so good, but you can achieve better results using the “Pro” mode.
By the way, the shooting modes of the Honor 20s are huge. We mention the most unusual of them - the Super Macro mode. It allows you to bring the camera lens of the smartphone to the desired object at a distance of up to 4 centimeters. However, the resolution is reduced to 2 MP.
If this is not enough for you, add a large supply of RAM, a beautiful appearance to these advantages, and get a smartphone that you yourself are not ashamed to use and can be presented as a gift to a good person.
pros: optimal size, fits well in both male and female hands, fast fingerprint scanner, fast charge, modern USB Type-C connector type.
Minuses: Not all games will go at maximum settings, not the most capacious battery.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
The average price is 18 950 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.53 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- four cameras 64 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 4500 mAh battery
- weight 200 g, WxHxT 76.40 × 161.35 × 8.79 mm
This is one of the most powerful smartphones that you can get for less than 20,000 rubles. Under the “hood” of the device is the MediaTek Helio G90T processor, which - as test lovers probably know - scored 277,533 points in AnTuTu 8. Along with an excellent chip, we will find 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable memory in Redmi Note 8 Pro.
The smartphone also has a large and bright 6.53-inch screen and four rear cameras. The module includes: a main sensor 64 MP, a secondary 8 MP (ultra-wide-angle lens), a third camera 2 MP for macro photography, and finally, a depth sensor 2 MP. The front-facing selfie camera has a resolution of 20 MP.
Finally, it should be noted that this model has a capacious 4500 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging technology.
pros: sturdy case, there is NFC, it works quickly, without jerking, even when several demanding applications are running, a powerful Wi-Fi antenna.
Minuses: heavy, the camera and fingerprint scanner unit protrudes above the case, which can quickly cause chips and scratches to appear on it.
3. ZTE Blade V10
The average price is 10,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2280 × 1080
- dual camera 16 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 4 GB RAM
- 3200 mAh battery
- weight of 156 g, WxHxT 75.20 × 157.80 × 7.80 mm
When you hold this budget Chinese smartphone in the palm of your hand, you get a feeling of subtlety and lightness. He is very comfortable and pleasant in his hand. But to appreciate the Blade V10 is not only for this, but also for the presence of NFC, high-quality communication (the sound is not too loud and not too quiet, but "in proportion"), and an excellent 32 MP selfie camera.
By the way, the rear camera also did not let us down, it has a flash and a macro mode, as well as many settings, including smart modes (animals, food, snow, etc.). Under normal lighting, the detail on the pictures is excellent, and the colors are reproduced accurately.
The MediaTekHelio P70 processor that this unit is equipped with is no worse, and maybe even slightly better than mid-range solutions like Kirin 710 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 660. So don't worry about the speed of your favorite games.
pros: fingerprint scanner, bright and comfortable eye display, USB Type-C charging connector, the case does not heat under load.
Minuses: Battery not too capacious.
2. OPPO A5 (2020)
The average price is 10,990 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.5 ″ screen, resolution 1600 × 720
- four cameras 12 MP / 8 MP / 2 MP / 2 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 3 GB RAM
- 5000 mAh battery
- weight 195 g, WxHxT 75.60 × 163.60 × 9.10 mm
One of the best novelties of 2020 can be safely recommended to friends, because despite its low cost, it is equipped with a slot for installing a memory card, an NFC chip, a super-capacious battery, and a main camera with 4 modules!
Do you think the manufacturer stinted on the filling and installed the weakest budget processor, or was greedy for the RAM? No matter how! The chip in this device, albeit not top-notch, but quite worthy - Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, and the amount of RAM - 3 GB, which is quite enough for most everyday mobile tasks.
pros: loud and clear sound even at a high volume level, there is a fingerprint scanner, the type of charging connector is USB Type-C.
Minuses: no event light, not the best screen resolution, heavy.
1. Xiaomi Mi 9T
The average price is 18 940 rubles.
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.39 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 6 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 191 g, WxHxT 74.30 × 156.70 × 8.80 mm
It is not easy to find a good smartphone with a powerful battery and good cameras for less than 20,000 rubles. But we were able to - this is Xiaomi Mi 9T, equipped with a triple main camera with macro mode and optical Zoom 2x, as well as a 4000 mAh battery that supports fast charging.
A feature of this model is a 20 MP front-facing retractable camera, this solution saved the Mi 9T from the annoying “bangs” and “drops” in the upper part of the display, which are present in most modern models.
Add to this the presence of an NFC chip, a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor, which effortlessly pulls modern games at high settings, as well as a fingerprint scanner, and you get a device that is perfectly balanced in price and features. Does he have any flaws? Of course, we will write about them a little lower.
pros: design, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 glass, all applications work very quickly and smoothly, long-range Wi-Fi antenna, excellent photo and video quality.
Minuses: quite weighty and thick - payback for the battery, it is impossible to expand the memory storage.
