The Kommersant edition learned that due to the constant “leaps” of the ruble and the end of the New Year holidays, smartphone manufacturers are planning to revise the cost of mobile devices in Russia. Smartphone prices can skyrocket 15-20%. With such unhappy news, inexpensive smartphones from China are becoming more and more attractive. They, of course, are inferior to the flagship models in performance and even design, but for everyday activities, their capabilities are more than enough.
Let's take a look at popular models of smartphones under $ 100, presented in the hot deals section of the Chinese online electronics store Gearbest.com.
MIJUE T200, $ 79.99
OS: runs on Android - the most popular platform in the mobile market.
Camera: For those who like to take selfies or send photos to Instagram, the 13-megapixel main camera with LED flash will be enough. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera.
Screen: in terms of screen size, the T200 has a 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, width - 71.60 mm, depth - 8.60 mm.
Processor and memory: inside the T200 is a MediaTek MT6735A quad-core chip, clocked at 1.3 GHz. The size of the RAM is 2 GB, the internal memory is 16 GB.
Networks: if you decided that for that kind of money the device works only in 3G networks, then you were mistaken. It also supports 4G (LTE and HSPA +).
Doogee x5, $ 59.99
OS: another Chinese representative of devices with Android OS.
Camera: 5MP main and 2MP front cameras. Don't expect great quality pictures. There is a flash, but it is 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 rather high (143 mm), its width is 72.20 mm, and its depth is 8.80 mm. The build quality is mediocre, and the plastic is easily punctured. So it is advisable to handle your phone with care.
Processor and memory: quad-core Mediatek MT6735, memory is "poor" by modern standards (1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory).
Networks: everything is good 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. The quality of the pictures is average.
Screen: 5-inch with a resolution of 854 × 480 pixels, which is inferior to other participants in the review of inexpensive Chinese smartphones, but increases the energy efficiency of the device.
Design: the phone is pleasant to the eye and to the touch. Dimensions are compact: height -143.9 mm, width - 71.6 mm, depth - 8.2 mm.
Processor and memory: quad-core MT6580, 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.
Networks: 3G only.
Doogee X6, $ 65.99
OS: Android, like other state employees.
Camera: 5MP rear camera (with flash and autofocus) and 2MP front camera. Photos come out of mediocre quality.
Screen: 5.5-inch display, 1280 by 720 pixels. Not all users are fond of phones with large screens, they stick out ugly from their pants pocket, and they are inconvenient to hold in a small palm.
Design: Plastic case 143 mm high, 72.20 mm wide, and 8.80 mm deep. Weighing in at 130 grams, the Doogee X6 is one of the lightest 5.5-inch phones around. On the side faces of the smartphone, there are Elasticity Arm buttons (that is, the usual buttons under a flexible metal frame).As conceived by the designers, this will extend the life of the buttons and improve the appearance of the device.
Processor and memory: quad-core Mediatek MT6580, 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.
Networks: 3G and 4G (HSPA +).
And now we will bring together all the main characteristics to make it easier for the reader to make a choice between the models. We also recommend looking at the rating: best Chinese smartphones of 2016.
Comparison of the characteristics of smartphones
| Model | OS | Screen | CPU | GPU | RAM + ROM memory | Battery capacity | Camera | Antutu test data |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIJUE T200 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch, IPS | MTK6735 64bit Quad Core, 1.3GHz | Mali-T720 | 2 GB, 16 GB. With a memory card, it can be expanded up to 128GB. | 3450 mAh | 13 mp + 5 mp | 22 560 |
| Doogee x5 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch, IPS | Mediatek MT6735, 1.5 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with memory card) | 2400 mAh | 5 mp + 2 mp | 19 746 |
| Thl t6c | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.0-inch IPS | Mediatek MT6580 Quad Core, 1.3 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with memory card) | 1900 mAh | 5 mp + 0.3 mp | 20 958 |
| Doogee x6 | Android 5.1 Lollipop | 5.5-inch, IPS | Mediatek MT6580 Quad Core, 1.3 GHz | Mali-400 MP | 1 GB, 8 GB (up to 32 GB with memory card) | 3000 mAh | 5 mp + 2 mp | 19. 886 |
Summing up: all smartphones presented in the review are strong "middlings" that can cope with not too demanding games, and even more so with surfing the Internet. The most powerful of these is the MIJUE T200, but it's up to you to decide whether or not to pay the extra $ 20 for it.