Looking for a new smartphone but you aren’t willing to spend over $100 for it? Then you’re in the right place as here we’ll be checking out the best Chinese smartphones currently on sale for just under $100; keep reading!
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
1. Realme C11 2021
The latest Realme C11 2021 is definitely a smartphone to consider in this price range due to its affordable pricing. The device is powered by a Unisoc SC9863 chipset, along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD slot).
On the outside, we find a 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Meanwhile for cameras we have a single 8MP camera sensor on the back and a 5MP snapper in the notch at the front.
Realme‘s C11 2012 also packs a quite large 5000mAh capacity battery, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
2. Redmi 9
The Redmi 9, albeit not the newest on the list, is still a very good option as it brings a powerful MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, along with a minimum of 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
As for display, the Redmi 9 flaunts a large 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution and a notch at the top with a 8MP selfie camera. Moving onto the back we actually have a total of four cameras including a primary 13MP, an ultra wide 8MP lens, an 8MP portrait camera and a 5MP macro camera.
The Redmi 9 is powered by extra large 5020mAh with support for 18W fast charging, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, rear fingerprint scanner and it runs MIUI 11.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
3. Doogee X96 Pro
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Next, we have the recently launched Doogee X96 Pro, an affordable smartphone with a focus on photography as it comes with four cameras including and 13MP primary, a 2MP portrait lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. It also packs a quite large battery with a capacity of 5400mAh.
The smartphone is powered by the decent Unisoc SC9863A chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
Finally, the Doogee X96 Pro features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with an 8MP selfie snapper above it, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
3. UMIDIGI A11
Another very interesting option in this category is the A11 by UMIDIGI. The smartphone packs a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution encased in a body with a flat frame, similar to the Apple iPhone SE / 5, so it stands out for its design as compared to the other devices on the list.
The UMIDIGI A1 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset; along with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable).
As for photography, we have a total of three cameras on the back, including a 15MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP sensor for depth data. For selfies we find a single 8MP snapper in the notch at the front.
Finally, the UMIDIGI A11 is fueled by a big 5150mAh capacity battery; it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
5. OUKITEL C21
Last but not least, we have the OUKITEL C21, a very well rounded device with a modern design and decent specs such as the powerful MediaTek Helio P60; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The OUKITEL C21 comes with a 6.4-inch display that sports a higher Full HD+ resolution and features a punch-hole design for the 20MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile on the back we have a 20MP front camera and four rear cameras including a 16MP primary and three 2MP sensors.
Finally, the OUKITEL C21 brings a not too great 4000mAh battery; while it supports 18W fast charging and it has a fingerprint scanner on the back.
