What Russian does not like fast driving and the Aliexpress website! Only there you can buy the same as in domestic stores, but at more affordable prices. Smartphones are no exception. Even in spite of a certain risk, which inevitably arises when sending equipment over long distances, it is profitable to buy at Ali. In our ranking we will consider top 10 best smartphones that can be ordered on Aliexpress in 2018.
For each model, the average price is indicated, relevant to Aliexpress. In Russian stores, these smartphones cost 2-3 thousand more. The distribution of seats is based on the ratio of prices, reviews and ratings of popular smartphones on the Chinese site Aliexpress.
10. Meizu M6 Note
Average price of the version with 64 GB: 10 397 rubles.
Meizu produces devices, mainly of the middle and entry price level. And the 5.5-inch M6 Note is a smartphone that is firmly nestled in the mid-range category.
A distinctive feature of the M6 Note is three variants of internal memory: 16, 32 and 64 GB. The first two variants have 3 GB of RAM. And the 64GB model has 4GB of RAM. In addition to onboard storage, the device supports expandable storage via microSD cards up to 128GB.
The device uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. It is outdated, but still fast enough for most games and applications.
The advantages of the device include an excellent dual 12/5 MP rear camera with a lot of settings. The pictures come out very detailed, with good sharpness and color reproduction. Several different shooting modes are provided, such as slow-mo, panorama, beauty and time-lapse. There is even a GIF mode and a Pro mode.
Also, the advantages of a smartphone include:
- Good build quality.
- Battery capacity (4000 mAh).
- The presence of a 3.5 mm audio port.
- The presence of a fingerprint scanner.
- The quality of filming by the front camera with a resolution of 16 MP.
- Excellent video quality (resolution up to 4k).
- High-quality sound for such a price.
Minuses:
- No USB Type-C.
- No contactless payments.
Conclusion: M6 Note is a good option if you need an inexpensive phone from Aliexpress with a good camera.
9. Doogee S60
Average price: 12 387 rubles.
The unkillable Nokia 3310 has a Chinese competitor. Doogee S60 was specially designed for harsh conditions, easily tolerates freezing and, although it sinks in water, without consequences for itself (if the depth is up to one and a half meters).
In addition to its aggressive appearance and resistance to the challenges posed by the environment, it is equipped with quite suitable filling - a 5.2-inch Full HD (1920 × 1080) screen, a MediaTek Helio P25 chipset, 64 GB ROM plus a slot for additional memory and 6 GB of RAM.
On the back of the device there is a 21 MP camera with a Sony IMX230 sensor, with autofocus and optical stabilization. According to the owners, the pictures are good, although the autofocus is slow.
Pros:
- Brutal design (for the connoisseur).
- Fast charging.
- NFC availability.
- There is a separate compartment for a memory card.
- Huge 5580mAh battery.
- The presence of a fingerprint reader.
- There is an audio jack 3.5.
Minuses:
- Although the smartphone is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, a gloved hand does not perceive the touch screen well.
- The front camera has a lot of noise and "lame" white balance.
Conclusion: rugged smartphone, excellent in price and features, with NFC and a very capacious battery.To whom this capacity is not enough - pay attention to OUKITEL K10000 Max from rating of smartphones with the most powerful battery.
8. Honor 9 Lite
Average price: 14 840 rubles. for the version with 64 GB.
What will happen if the flagship is simplified according to the needs and purchasing power of an ordinary consumer? The result will be the Honor 9 Lite. This is a fashionable elongated (18: 9) and almost frameless 5.65-inch device with an eight-core processor, ROM 32 or 64 GB, RAM 3 or 4 GB and a dual 13/2 rear camera. The front camera is also dual, and with the same resolution as the main one. She has a bokeh mode and the ability to control gestures.
The storage can be expanded by 256 GB using an SD card.
To reduce the cost of the model, we had to sacrifice the performance of the filling - Kirin 659 (frequency 2.36 GHz) there are not enough stars from the sky, but it works quite well. The device can hang up only with a large number of open sites.
Pros:
- There is fast charging.
- There is a standard headphone jack.
- Excellent design - the reflective surface under the glass of the back cover makes the device shine with a pleasant dim light.
Minuses:
- No USB Type-C.
- The main camera does not have optical stabilization.
- The battery capacity is only 300mAh.
- Not suitable for a gaming smartphone - a large screen resolution, coupled with medium hardware, is equal to low fps.
Conclusion: if you want a beautiful smartphone that takes good pictures, choose the Honor 9 Lite.
7. Cubot X18
Average price: 7,179 rubles.
The budget representative of the trendy 18: 9 aspect ratio with a 5.7-inch HD + screen (1440x720). The processor, although not too powerful (four cores, 1.5 Hz, Mali-T720 video adapter), is unpretentious and energy-saving. And this is not out of place at a battery capacity of 3200 mAh. The big advantage of Cubot X18 is that the battery is removable.
The device has a little flash memory - only 32 GB, but it can be expanded by 128 GB. The amount of RAM is 3 GB.
Pros:
- Two slots for microSIM and one for miscroSD, which is not often found even in smartphones of a higher class.
- Fast and accurate fingerprint reader.
- 8MP (software interpolated up to 13MP) selfie camera.
- Solid appearance (the plastic removable cover successfully mimics the more expensive glass one).
Minuses:
- The main 13-megapixel (interpolated up to 16 MP) camera shoots well only in bright light.
Conclusion: an excellent device for a person who does not need extra "bells and whistles", but needs a well-assembled smartphone with a fingerprint sensor, 4G and a removable battery.
6. Asus Zenfone 4 Max
Average price: 10 431 rubles. for the version with 32 GB.
The highlight of this model from Asus is a 5000 mAh battery. Since such a battery needs to be placed somewhere, the smartphone can hardly be called “thin” - its thickness is 8.9 mm. However, thanks to the rounded corners and streamlined smooth shape, it is comfortable to hold the device in your hand.
Between energy efficiency and performance, the Zenfone 4 Max decided to sacrifice the latter in favor of the former. Therefore, the processor is so-so (quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with 1.4 GHz, video Adreno 308) or Snapdragon 430, which is not much better. The amount of RAM varies from 2 GB with a 16 GB ROM and up to 3 GB with 32 GB of flash memory.
Pros:
- A giant battery that can do without recharging for 2-3 days.
- The back cover is not slippery.
- There is a fast charging function.
- Fast fingerprint scanner.
- There is a separate compartment for a memory card.
- The 13/13 MP dual rear camera will please you - they did not sacrifice it; white balance level, autofocus match.
Minuses:
- Although the screen itself is decent, graininess appears when viewed from afar.
- A small amount of RAM affects performance - it is better not to open many tabs in the browser.
- No USB Type-C.
- You cannot make contactless payments.
Conclusion: a budget smartphone that is not bad in terms of build quality and functionality, which will withstand two days of intensive work.
5. Honor 7C Pro
Average price: 11 891 rubles.
The near bezel-less and 18: 9 aspect ratio makes the 5.99-inch 7C Pro a great choice for phablet enthusiasts. The filling is not bad for a budget employee - a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, eight cores, 32 GB ROM, 3 GB of RAM, a 13/2 MP dual camera with autofocus and flash. There is also a fingerprint scanner.But the manufacturer stint on the newest USB Type-C charging connector, leaving microUSВ.
Pros:
- The possibility of inserting an additional memory card does not depend on the availability of an additional SIM card.
- Possibilities of color adjustment of the screen (color balance, UV filter) allow you to peer into it for a long time without damaging your eyes.
- Convenient and well thought-out applications (traffic tracking, memory access settings for programs) and many settings distinguish EMUI from similar shells.
- There is a split screen mode.
Minuses:
- No NFC chip.
- The battery is only 3000mAh.
- Fans of taking photos will not like the minimum settings for shooting.
Conclusion: this smartphone will appeal to those who like to read and play on the big screen and who care about using 2 SIM cards in parallel with a memory card.
4. Oukitel C8
Average price: 4 644 rubles.
After the triumphant march through the market of the Samsung Galaxy S8, the demand for "stretched" smartphones has grown. Oukitel's Chinese engineers responded to market trends and the 5.5-inch C8 was born - very budget, but with an aspect ratio of 18: 9.
Otherwise, it differs little from other cheap smartphones from China - a MediaTek MT6580 quad-core processor with a frequency of 1.3 Hz, a Mali-400 MP2 video core, 2 GB of RAM, and a 16 GB flash memory.
Pros:
- There are separate slots for SIM cards and memory cards.
- The low resolution plus low power consumption means a 3000mAh battery will last for at least a day.
- For this price, the kit comes with a decent 13 MP (interpolation resolution) rear camera and a non-braking fingerprint scanner.
Minuses:
- Poor performance, you will have to forget about 3D applications.
- There is no way to make contactless payments.
- The micro-USB connector is still widespread but outdated.
Conclusion: a model from among cheap and practical. Suitable for those who mainly make calls using their smartphone, read mail from time to time and look at social networks with one eye.
3. Leagoo Kiicaa
Average price: 4 302 rubles.
In third place in the top of smartphones with Aliexpress is a smartphone from Leagoo. For a very reasonable price, you can get a capacious battery (4000 mAh), a dual 8/5 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera, an eight-core processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM and a fingerprint scanner in the appendix. The small five-inch screen has HD resolution (1280x720).
A plus:
- Removable battery.
- Comes with a transparent silicone case.
- There is a 3.5 mm mini-jack.
- There is a fingerprint sensor.
- Expandable storage storage up to 128GB is supported.
Minus:
- Although the main camera is claimed to be dual, the second module does not add anything useful, and the photos are mediocre.
- You can only dream of NFC or USB Type-C.
Conclusion: a telephone can be viewed as a good gift for a schoolchild, student, or as a work "dialer".
2.Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Average price: 12 387 rubles. for the 64GB version.
In second place among the best smartphones from Aliexpress in 2018, the long-awaited novelty from Xiaomi, which is popular among residents of the post-Soviet space. She has already been lovingly dubbed "the killer of state employees."
Of course, the aspect ratio of the huge and bright 5.99 inch screen is the most fashionable - 18: 9. A thin composite (the main part is metal and two plastic inserts at the top and bottom), a nice streamlined design has four colored "shirts". The "inner world" of a smartphone is very rich, considering its cost: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, Adreno 509 video core, RAM from 3 to 6 GB, ROM - 32 or 64 GB and 4000 mAh battery.
The dual 12 / 5MP rear camera captures crisp, vibrant, detailed shots.
Pros:
- Although nominally a mid-range chipset, it is head and shoulders above its predecessors. Even the most iron-dependent toys just fly.
- There are many useful options, including an infrared transmitter for simulating a remote control.
- There is a fingerprint sensor.
- Expansion of memory storage is provided.
- There is a standard headphone jack.
Minus:
- Cheaper models have long let you install two SIM cards and one memory card, and in the newest Redmi Note 5 you will have to choose - either 2 SIM cards, or 1 SIM card and 1 SD card.
- No USB Type-C.
- You cannot make contactless payments.
- Before buying, ask the seller which version of Redmi Note 5 he offers: Chinese or international.In the first case, you will have to tinker with the firmware. The second version is preferable, it supports Russian 3G-4G-LTE frequencies and the Russian language is installed in it out of the box.
Conclusion: if you want a big, productive, beautiful smartphone with a great camera, then here it is.
1.Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Average price: 6 453 rubles. for 32 GB
Xiaomi products, especially the Redmi line, have long been popular with residents of the Russian Federation. They love it for its excellent price / quality ratio, and the quality is more than you expect for this price.
The Redmi 5A smartphone was no exception. The 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720 features natural colors, even backlighting throughout and wide viewing angles. The plastic case of the novelty, as opposed to the usual metal one, became a slightly unexpected decision. But this also has its advantages - it is more difficult to touch such a body with your fingers.
The hardware of the smartphone is not the most top-end - a quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with a frequency of 1.4 GHz, an Adreno 308 video core, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of ROM, or 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of built-in storage. The device works smartly, does not slow down, does not freeze, if you do not force it to "pull" the latest game. The 3000 mAh battery lasts for a day and a half of active work.
Cameras for a budget employee are very decent (13 MP main and 5 MP front). If in doubt, which phone to order from Aliexpress in 2018, choose Xiaomi Redmi 5A.
Pros:
- Thoughtful optimization allows the smartphone to work at the level of more expensive models.
- SD card can be installed.
Minuses:
- For the sake of low power consumption, the manufacturer lowered the screen brightness, which is not very convenient in bright light.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- You cannot make contactless payments.
- No USB Type-C.
Conclusion: a stylish smartphone for those who are tired of "shovels" does not need a fingerprint scanner, but all applications need to work quickly.