Welcome to our monthly rendezvous where we check out the best Chinese smartphones currently on sale.
In particular, in this article we will consider phones with a price of up to $ 100.
Realme C11 2021
Let's start with the newest smartphone to make the list, the recently launched Realme C11 2021. The highly affordable phone comes with the Unisoc SC9863 chipset, along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD slot).
Then we find a 6,52-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a cutout that covers the 5-megapixel camera. Meanwhile, on the back, we have a single 8-megapixel camera sensor.
Finally, the Realme C11 2021 packs a large 5000mAh battery, has a 3,5mm audio jack, and runs on Android 11.
redmi 9
Next we have the old but still very good Redmi 9. The smartphone has a powerful MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, as well as a minimum of 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
Then, the Redmi 9 features a large 6,53-inch Full HD+ IPS screen, which is equipped with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. Meanwhile, on the back we find four cameras, including a 13MP primary, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, an 8MP portrait camera, and a 5MP macro camera.
The Redmi phone comes with an extra-large 5020mAh with 18W fast charging support, has a 3,5mm audio jack, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and runs Android 11-based MIUI 10.
UMIDI A11
The UMIDIGI A11 is the latest phone from the Chinese manufacturer and it also sports an interesting flat bezel design similar to the Apple iPhone SE / 5. The smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G25 chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable ).
The UMIDIGI phone is equipped with a 6,53-inch IPS screen with HD+ resolution. Meanwhile, for photos, we have three cameras on the back, including a 15-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel sensor for depth data. For selfies, we find a single 8-megapixel camera in the cutout on the front.
The UMIDIGI A11 is powered by a massive 5150mAh battery, has a 3,5mm audio jack, and runs Android 11.
OUKITEL C21
OUKITEL C21 is also a very interesting option in this price range thanks to its powerful MediaTek Helio P60; along with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.
C21 also manages to provide a 6,4-inch display with a higher Full HD + resolution. On the photography front, we have a 20-megapixel front-facing camera and four rear cameras, including a 16-megapixel primary and three 2-megapixel sensors.
Finally, the OUKITEL C21 is powered by 4000mAh, supports 18W fast charging and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
OUKITEL WP12
Last but not least, we have an option for those who need a tougher phone. In this price range, the best option is the OUKITEL WP12.
The smartphone is equipped with a decent MediaTek Helio A22 chipset combined with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in memory (expandable via microSD).
Then we find a smaller 5,5-inch panel with an HD + display with a resolution of 8 MP above it. There's a 13-megapixel primary camera on the back, and a 2-megapixel sensor on the back, along with a large triple-LED flash.
Finally, the OUKITEL WP12 comes with a 4000mAh battery and comes with NFC.
