The publication Kommersant has learned that due to the constant “jumps” of the ruble and the end of the New Year holidays, smartphone manufacturers plan to revise the cost of mobile devices in Russia. Prices for smartphones can soar by 15-20%. With such gloomy news, inexpensive smartphones from China are becoming increasingly attractive. Of course, they are inferior to the flagship models in performance and even design, but for everyday affairs their capabilities are more than enough.
Consider the popular smartphone models under $ 100, presented in the hot deals section of the Chinese electronics online store Gearbest.com.
MIJUE T200, $ 79.99
OS: runs on Android - the most popular platform on the mobile market.
Camera: for those who like to take selfies or send photos to Instagram, the capabilities of the 13-megapixel main camera with LED flash are quite enough. There is also a front 5-megapixel camera.
Screen: as for the screen size, the T200 is 5.0-inch, with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
Design: This model is 8.5% thinner than most smartphones, but heavier due to the massive battery. The height of the plastic case is 143.20 mm, the width is 71.60 mm, the depth is 8.60 mm.
CPU and memory: Inside the T200 is a quad-core MediaTek MT6735A chip operating at 1.3 GHz. The size of RAM is 2 GB, internal - 16 GB.
Networks: if you decide that for such money the device only works in 3G networks, then you were mistaken. It supports both 4G (LTE and HSPA +).
Doogee x5, $ 59.99
OS: Another Chinese representative of Android devices.
Camera: 5-megapixel main and 2-megapixel front cameras. Do not wait for pictures of excellent quality. There is a flash, but weak, it is enough for shooting at close range.
Screen: 5.0-inch display with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels.
Design: the plastic case of the phone is quite high (143 mm), its width is 72.20 mm, and the depth is 8.80 mm. Build quality is mediocre, plastic easily misses. So it is advisable to handle the phone carefully.
CPU and memory: Quad-core Mediatek MT6735, the memory is “poor” by modern standards (1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory).
Networks: everything is fine here. There are both 3G and 4G (LTE and HSPA +).
Thl t6c, $ 56.99
OS: Android
Camera: 5-megapixel rear and 0.3-megapixel front. Image quality is average.
Screen: 5-inch with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels, which is inferior to other participants in the review of low-cost Chinese smartphones, but increases the energy efficiency of the device.
Design: the phone is pleasant to look and feel. Compact dimensions: height -143.9 mm, width - 71.6 mm, depth - 8.2mm.
CPU and memory: Quad-core MT6580, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM.
Networks: only 3G.
Doogee X6, $ 65.99
OS: Android, like other "state employees".
Camera: 5-megapixel rear camera (there is a flash and autofocus) and a 2-megapixel front camera. Photos come out of mediocre quality.
Screen: 5.5-inch display, 1280 by 720 pixels. Not all users like phones with large screens, they stick out ugly from their trouser pockets, and they are uncomfortable to hold in a small palm.
Design: The plastic case is 143 mm high, 72.20 mm wide, and 8.80 mm deep. Weighing 130 grams, the Doogee X6 is one of the lightest 5.5-inch phones. On the side faces of the smartphone are buttons Elasticity Arm (that is, the usual buttons under a flexible metal frame). As conceived by designers, this will extend the life of the buttons and improve the appearance of the device.
CPU and memory: Quad-core Mediatek MT6580, 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM.
Networks: 3G and 4G (HSPA +).
And now we will bring together all the main characteristics so that it is easier for the reader to make a choice between the models. We also recommend that you look at the rating: the best Chinese smartphones of 2016.
Comparison of smartphone features
| Model | OS | Screen | CPU | GPU | RAM + ROM | Battery capacity | Camera | Antutu Test Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIJUE T200 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch IPS matrix | MTK6735 64bit Quad Core, 1.3GHz | Mali-t720 | 2 GB, 16 GB. With a memory card, you can expand up to 128 GB. | 3450 mAh | 13 megapixels + 5 megapixels | 22 560 |
| Doogee x5 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch IPS matrix | Mediatek MT6735, 1.5 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with a memory card) | 2400 mAh | 5 megapixel + 2 megapixel | 19 746 |
| Thl t6c | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch IPS matrix | Mediatek MT6580 Quad Core, 1.3 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with a memory card) | 1900 mAh | 5 megapixel + 0.3 megapixel | 20 958 |
| Doogee x6 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.5-inch IPS matrix | Mediatek MT6580 Quad Core, 1.3 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with a memory card) | 3000 mAh | 5 megapixel + 2 megapixel | 19. 886 |
To summarize: all the smartphones presented in the review are strong middles that can cope with not too demanding games, and even more so with surfing the Internet. The most powerful of them is the MIJUE T200, but whether you should pay the extra 20 dollars for it is up to you.
