Recently, there have been many phones from Chinese brands that successfully compete with the giants from the rest of the world. Innovative manufacturers certainly deserve more attention than they have had so far.
The main reason why the best Chinese smartphones are not recognizable in European countries lies in the availability of the devices. Mostly the latter they are not available on the European market. We can expect this to change soon, but for now we can only admire the work of manufacturers from the largest country in East Asia. We have collected for you 8 Chinese smartphones that are the hottest right now.
Vivo Nex
Vivo has announced the new Nex smartphone, which convinces at first glance with its frameless display. At the same time, the phone does not have a notch, and it is especially unique because of the selfie camera that peeks out of the phone's case when in use. It also boasts a built-in fingerprint sensor. The 6.6-inch OLED screen displays content in 1080p resolution. The rear camera consists of two sensors with a resolution of 12 and 5 MP respectively, while the front camera creates images at a resolution of 8 MP. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor.
Oppo Find X
The Oppo Find X smartphone boasts a 6.4-inch 1080p OLED screen that covers as much as 93.8 % of the front surface. Instead of a notch, the front camera with a resolution of 25 MP and a 3D scanner for face recognition are located at the top of the device, but they peek out of the case only when the phone or the camera application is turned on. On the back we find a double camera (16 + 20 MP). Powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor, the Oppo Find X is the Chinese company's first phone to be available in Europe and North America.
XIAOMI MI MIX 2S
Xiaomi's new device, which does not have a notch, displays content on a 6-inch LCD screen. At first glance, you can see that the front camera with a resolution of 5 MP is located below the screen, which is a bit unusual. On the back of the phone there is a dual camera with a resolution of 12 MP and a fingerprint sensor. An integral part of the Mi Mix 2S model is also the Snapdragon 845 processor. The manufacturers also want to convince customers with the wireless charging function.
Huawei P20 Pro
The Huawei P20 Pro impresses with its 6.1-inch Huawei FullView screen, which blends elegantly with the rounded edges and thus conjures up an exceptional ratio between the surface of the screen and the surface of the front part. With the help of the Kirin 970 processor and the EMUI 8.1 interface, which is based on the Android 8.1 system, the phone conjures up a smooth user experience with superior performance. The triple Leica camera on the P20 Pro consists of sensors with resolutions of 40, 20 and 8 MP, respectively. There is a 24 MP selfie camera on the front. Huawei P20 Pro is also available in Slovenia. There is a deduction for it 869,99 euro.
Meizu 15
The Meizu company was founded in 2003, but in recent years it has been losing recognition at the expense of new giants such as Oppo and Xiaomi. The Meizu 15 impresses especially with its interesting design. The camera, which is found on the back of the phone next to the fingerprint sensor, consists of two sensors. The first one records at a resolution of 12 MP, and the second, like the front camera, at 20 MP. The operation of the device with a 5.5-inch OLED screen is enabled by the Snapdragon 660 processor.
VIVO X21
Vivo's X21 isn't as flashy as the Nex. Nevertheless, it can be called the first flagship of any brand to include a fingerprint recognition sensor built into the phone's screen. The diagonal of the OLED screen is 6.3 inches. The cameras can be classified in the middle class. The rear contains sensors with a resolution of 12 and 5 MP, respectively, while the front one creates selfies at a resolution of 12 MP. A phone with a Snapdragon 660 processor can be charged using a Micro USB port.
OPPO R15 PRO
The Oppo R15 Pro looks like a mix between the Vivo X21 and the OnePlus 6. Compared to the former, it does not offer an in-display fingerprint sensor, but the OnePlus 6 imitates it with a powerful main camera (16 + 20 MP) and fast charging mode. The front camera records at a resolution of 20 MP. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 processor, which is also part of the X21. VOOC technology, developed by Oppo, contributes to faster charging.
XIAOMI MI 8
Xiaomi Mi 8 is the first phone from this brand to have a notch. The device displays content on a 6.2-inch OLED screen. The front camera creates selfies at a resolution of 20 MP. The body of the phone is aluminum, while the back side, where we also find the dual camera with a resolution of 12 MP, is made of curved glass. The Mi 8 contains a Snapdragon 845 processor and also boasts a dual-frequency GPS receiver that provides extremely accurate location data. Xiaomi also launched the Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE.