Is your smartphone getting slower over time? Or you simply want to be able to get better photos and videos? Then stick around as in this article we’ll have a look at the best Chinese smartphones for under $200 now on sale.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $200
1. POCO M3 Pro 5G
Let’s kick things off with one of the most powerful smartphones for under $200, the latest POCO M3 Pro 5G. POCO’s phone is indeed powered by the mid-range MediaTek Dimensity 700 CPU; which is then coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable via microSD).
The POCO M3 Pro 5G also features a large 6.5-inch display with Full HD+ and a refresh rate of 90Hz. In the upper part of the screen we find a punch hole for the 8MP selfie camera, meanwhile on the back we have a 48 megapixel primary, a 2MP for macros and 2MP for depth data on the back; along with an 8MP selfie snapper at the front.
The M3 Pro 5G by POCO comes packing a large 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support; there’s NFC, a 3.5mm jack and even an infrared emitter.
2. Realme Narzo 30 5G
Another powerful and quite interesting alternative to the POCO M3 Pro 5G is the Realme Narzo 30 5G. The Narzo 30 5G brings pretty much the same core specs with a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset; along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable through microSD). Also the display is quite similar, with a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS panel with a 90Hz high refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 120Hz.
As far as photos are concerned, the Realme phone has three rear cameras including a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP black and white sensor. On the front we find a single 16MP selfie snapper.
Finally, the Realme Narzo 30 5G integrates a large 5000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging technology.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $200
3. Redmi Note 8 2021
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The recently launched refresh of the Redmi Note 8 from 2019, a.k.a. the Redmi Note 8 2021, is also a good option if you want to save some extra money. The smartphone is powered by the very decent MediaTek Helio G85 CPU; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The Redmi Note 8 2021 is relatively compact compared to most on the market with a 6.3-inch IPS display sporting Full HD+ resolution. Camera wise, the smartphone features a 48MP main camera; paired with an 8MP ultra wide lens, a 2MP macro camera a 2MP depth sensor. As for selfies we have a 13MP selfie snapper.
The Redmi Note 8 2021 is fueled by a smaller 4000mAh with support for 18W fast charging. It features a 3.5mm audio jack, infrared emitter and runs MIUI 12 based on Android 11.
4. Realme 8
Next, we have the quite interesting Realme 8 which can now be found for just about $200. The Realme 8 comes with some impressive specs such as the 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution and the powerful MediaTek Helio G95 chipset; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory (expandable via microSD).
As for photography, the Realme 8 brings a 64MP main camera, paired with an 8MP ultra wide angle, a 2MP black and white sensor and a 2MP macro lens. Meanwhile for selfies we find a 16MP sensor.
Finally, the smartphone boasts a large 5000mAh capacity battery with 30W fast charging, it supports NFC and it has a 3.5mm audio jack.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $200
5. Oukitel WP9
Finally, we have an option for those in need of a tougher phone: the Oukitel WP9. The rugged phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 CPU; along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
The smartphone then brings a compact 5.86-inch HD+ display with an 8MP selfie snapper above it. While on the back we find a total of three cameras including a 16MP primary, a 13MP ultra wide and a 0.8MP depth sensor.
Finally, the Oukitel WP9 comes with a massive 8000mAh battery that can be charged at 18W and it features NFC.
