It’s time to give Chinese phones the recognition they deserve. If one thinks of smart phones, the first thing comes to mind is probably iPhone (especially with all the buzz surrounding the 11!) or Samsung. But if you’re living in China, there is no way you haven’t come across several Chinese brands. Do not let the cost fool you: many of the Chinese names are making up for a large part of the smartphone market, and it is no surprise . With designs, cutting-edge technology and high tech specs, Chinese telephones have been stepping up their match with each release. Listed below are the Top 10 latest and hottest Chinese phones that you need to know about.
Huawei P30 Pro tk.71,320 – tk.89,474
Equipped with a long-lasting battery life, in-display fingerprint scanner, and a beautiful curved screen, the Huawei P30 Pro probably already sounds pretty amazing, right? But what truly makes this device stand out is its camera: with a lossless optical zoom and ultra-wide angle camera, Huawei has taken yet another step towards creating the most fun, advanced phone camera there is out there!
Huawei Nova 5 Pro tk.39,354 – tk.44,940
The Nova 5 Pro has a generous 6.39-inch display and a powerful 3500 mAh battery (yes, a phone that can stay up and running for up to two days!) that puts it ahead in today’s phone trends. Camera-wise, it also comes with an ultra-wide angle like the P30 Pro, and boasts a 32-megapixel front-facing camera that is an absolute must for any selfie enthusiast. No need to worry about getting a good shot when the lighting is too dim!
Huawei Nova 5i tk.29,579 – tk.32,372
With the trademark punch-hole full-screen display and variety of gorgeous colorways, the Nova 5i is definitely one of the best-looking phones out there right now. And you’ll like what’s even better on the inside: the rear camera is a 24-megapixel PDAF (phase-detect auto focus) with a variety of different shooting modes, so you can finally achieve that high-level photography you always wanted from your phone. Plus, pack away that power bank: with a 4000mAh battery, the Nova 5i lasts a long time.
Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro tk.43,544
If you’re going for value, look no further than the Redmi K20 Pro. This phone definitely packs more impressive specs than the low cost may make it seem: it comes with a gorgeous full-screen display, fantastic triple rear camera and pop-up front-facing camera that can take panorama selfies. Who said you had to break the bank for some state-of-the-art specs?
Xiaomi Mi 9 tk.37,259 – tk.43,544
Upgrade your selfie game with one of Xiaomi’s latest offerings. The Mi 9 comes with leading AI Beautify and AI Portrait modes, which will definitely make your friends jealous of your Instagram posts. Plus, 20W wireless fast charging and a cutting-edge Snapdragon processor will give you the smoothest phone experience ever. It’s all in the details, people!
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OPPO R15x
Your search for the perfect gaming and video-streaming phone ends here. The OPPO R15x boasts a large, 6.4-inch display and a high-quality screen that will deliver crisp photos and videos. Plus, the generous 128GB storage size means you’ll never have to worry about running out of space for your videos and games.
Honor V20 tk.50,526
Sure, Honor phones may be marketed as a low-cost alternative to Huawei phones but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have some of the best specs on the market. Comparable to the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the V20 may be missing some of the Huawei device’s fancier specs but still performs like a top-of-the line phone with a long-lasting battery life, seamless full-screen display and a very impressive 48-megapixel camera.
vivo iQOO Neo tk.28,168
Vivo is yet another Chinese phone brand you should know about, pushing out impressive lines of smartphones and the iQOO Neo is no exception. Running on the Android 9.0 Pie OS, watching videos, playing games and listening to music has never been smoother. Plus, the powerful 4500mAh battery means that you’ll never have to worry about your phone dying on you ever again.
