Best Chinese Smartphones to Buy: Xiaomi, Lenovo, Meizu, Gionee, Oppo, LeEco, Huawei and More

By Harish
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Chinese smartphone makers have disrupted the handset market in India with their specs-heavy budget offerings. Companies like Xiaomi, Gionee, Huawei and more have created ripples in the market in the last couple of years. They mainly operate online for selling their products, which help them in offering the best of their products at relatively lower cost.

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The market is flooded with power-packed budget smartphones that feature specifications of high-level top tier handsets. Higher range of products makes the consumers confused about which one serves the best purpose for them.

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We has picked up the best 20 from the lot to help you chose the best one for yourself. These smartphones have got launched recently and are all loaded with great specifications for budget to mid-range smartphones. The best is that you can easily look for most of them online.

Take a look at our pick of the 20 best Chinese smartphones that are available in India and make for a good buy in this month of 2016.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display, 178-degree viewing angle
  • MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop
  • Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795) processor with PowerVR G6200 GPU
  • 2GB RAM with 16GB storage
  • 3GB RAM with 32GB storage
  • Dual SIM
  • 13MP rear camera
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n ( 2.4 / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, GPS + GLONASS
  • 4000mAh battery with fast charging

Lenovo K4 Note

Lenovo K4 Note

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS 178 degree wide-view display, with 450 Nits Brightness, 1000:1 contrast, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Vibe UI
  • 1.3 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 processor with up to 450MHz Mali T720-MP3 GPU
  • 3GB DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • ual (micro) SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, PDAF, f/2.2 aperture, ISOCELL sensor
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Dual front-facing speakers, Dolby ATMOS, 3 microphones, Wolfson WM8281 audio codec
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, USB OTG
  • 3300mAh (Rated) built-in battery / 3400mAh (Typical)

LeTV (LeEco) Le 1s

LeTV (LeEco) Le 1s

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) in-cell display with 500nits brightness
  • 2.2GHz Octa-Core Mediatek Helio X10 (MT6795T) processor with PowerVR G6200 GPU
  • 3GB LPDDR3 RAM, 32GB eMMC5.0 internal memory
  • Android Lollipop based EUI 5.5
  • Dual SIM (nano + micro)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, ISOCELL sensor, PDAF, 4K video at 30 fps, 720p at 120 fps
  • 5MP front-facing camera, Samsung S5K5E2 sensor, 85-degree wide-angle lens
  • Dolby audio, Dirac HD audio technology
  • Infrared sensor
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 with APT-X, GPS, USB 2.0 Type C, MHL 2.0
  • 3000mAh battery

Coolpad Note 3

Coolpad Note 3

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Cool UI 6.0
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
  • Dual SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens
  • 5MP front-facing camera, 1.4 micron pixels
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery

ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini

ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini

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Key Features

  • 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD CGS, OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Octa-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (4×1.5GHz + 4×1.0GHz) processor with 550 MHz Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with nubia UI 2.8
  • Dual nano SIM
  • 16MP camera with LED Flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band), GPS/aGPS
  • 3000 mAh battery

Coolpad Note 3 Lite

Coolpad Note 3 Lite

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Key Features

  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, Scratch-resistant Glass
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Cool UI 6.0
  • 1.3GHz Quad-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6735 processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • Dual SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
  • 2500mAh battery

LeTV Le Max

LeTV Le Max

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Key Features

  • 6.33-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD display
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) based EUI
  • Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 64-bit processor ( 4x 1.5GHz ARM A53 + 4 x 2.0 GHz ARM A57 ) with Adreno 430 GPU
  • 4GB DDR4 RAM
  • 64GB / 128GB internal memory
  • Dual SIM
  • 21MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Sony IMX230 Sensor, OIS, f/2.0 aperture, dual ISP support
  • 4MP front-facing camera with OmniVision OV4688 sensor, 81.6-degree wide-angle lens
  • MHL 3.0, USB Type C, 3.5mm audio jack, Wireless HDMI, LeHiFi and audio chip built by AKG
  • Fingerprint reader
  • 4G (FDD-LTE: B1/3/7; TDD-LTE: 38/39/40/41), WiFi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz),Bluetooth 4.1 with APT-X, GPS, NFC
  • 3400mAh battery

Gionee Elife S6

Gionee Elife S6

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED Display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Amigo 3.1 UI
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core Mediatek MT6753 Processor with Mali T-720 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB Internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Hybrid Dual SIM Slot (micro SIM + nano SIM / microSD)
  • 13MP Camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front Facing Camera
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB Type-C
  • 3150mAh built-in battery

Lenovo Vibe X3

Lenovo Vibe X3

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display
  • Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) OS
  • 1.8 GHz hexa-core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • expandable memory with microSD
  • Dual SIM
  • 21MP auto focus camera with LED Flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS
  • 3500mAH lithium-polymer embedded battery

Gionee Marathon M5

Gionee Marathon M5

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED Plus display
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory with microSD
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Amigo UI 3.1
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 5P lenses, 1080p video recording
  • 5MP front-facing camera, 84-degree ultra-wide angle lens
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
  • 6020mAh battery

Oppo F1

Oppo F1

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Key Features

  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Color OS 2.1
  • Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 ( 4 x 1.2 GHz Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.5 GHz Cortex A53) 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (micro + nano / microSD)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, 1080p video recording
  • 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 2500mAh battery

Huawei Honor 5X

Huawei Honor 5X

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD IPS display
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with EMUI 3.1
  • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 (MSM8939) (4×1.5GHz + 4×1.2GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Dual SIM (micro + nano)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint sensor, Box speakers with Smart PA audio chip
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS
  • 3000mAh battery

Lenovo Vibe P1

Lenovo Vibe P1

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • 1.5 GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 32GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) OS with Vibe UI
  • Dual nano SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED Flash, PDAF
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
  • 5000mAh battery

Lenovo A7000 Turbo

Lenovo A7000 Turbo

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with 178-degree wide viewing angle
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Vibe UI
  • 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor with Mali-T760 MP2 GPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
  • Dual SIM (4G + 4G)
  • 13MP rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, Omnivision OV13850 sensor, f/2.0 aperture
  • 5MP front-facing camera with Omnivision OV5670 sensor, f/2.2 aperture
  • Dolby ATMOS
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+

OnePlus 2

OnePlus 2

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS In-Cell display, 1500:1 contrast ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) based Oxygen OS
  • Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 64-bit processor with Adreno 430 GPU
  • 3GB LPPDR4 RAM with 16GB internal storage
  • 4GB DDR4 RAM with 64GB internal memory
  • Dual (nano) SIM
  • 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • 4G LTE, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), WiFi Direct
  • Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS, USB Type-C
  • 3300mAh battery

OnePlus X

OnePlus X

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Key Features

  • 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) based Oxygen OS 2.1
  • 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB internal storage
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Hybrid Dual (nano + nano) SIM (second slot can also be used as microSD slot)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera
  • 4G LTE
  • 2525mAh built-in battery

Gionee Marathon M5 Lite

Gionee Marathon M5 Lite

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Key Features

  • 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with Asahi Dragon trail Glass protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Amigo UI 3.1
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
  • 4000mAh battery

Meizu M2 Note

Meizu M2 Note

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Key Features

  • 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display from Sharp / AUO with Tempered Glass for protection
  • Flyme OS based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • 1.3GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor with 450MHz Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • 16GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (first SIM slot can also be used as microSD slot)
  • 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 5P lenses
  • 5MP front-facing camera, OmniVision 5670 sensor, 4P lenses
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 3100mAh battery

Gionee Elife E8

Gionee Elife E8

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Key Features

  • 6-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) Quad HD AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Amigo UI 3.1
  • 2 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio X 10 (MT6795) processor with PowerVR G6200 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB of internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB
  • 23.7MP rear camera with dual tone LED Flash, 1 / 2.3″ sensor, 6P lenses, OIS, 4K video recording
  • 8MP front-facing camera
  • Dual SIM
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, GPS, USB OTG, NFC
  • 3520mAh battery

Huawei Honor 7

Huawei Honor 7

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Key Features

  • 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) multi-touch In-cell touch display
  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Emotion UI 3.1
  • Octa-Core Huawei Kirin 935 processor (4xA53 2.2GHz + 4xA53 1.5GHz) with Mali-T628 MP4 GPU
  • 3GB RAM
  • 16GB / 64GB internal memory
  • expandable memory up to 128GB with microSD
  • Dual SIM (optional)
  • 20MP camera with Sony IMX230 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 6P lenses and dual-tone LED flash
  • 8MP front-facing camera, f/2.0 aperture, BSI Sensor, LED flash
  • 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1 LE, GPS
  • 3100 mAh battery

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