Welcome back to our monthly rendezvous with some of the most affordable handsets on the market. In this top 5 we’re indeed going to check out the best Chinese phones for under $100; keep reading!
Best Chinese Phones for Under $100
1. Realme C3
The Realme C3 still keeps its first spot on the list as it’s still one of the best smartphones in this price range. Realme’s entry level handset is equipped with a 6.5-inch IPS display with HD+ resolution and is fueled by a powerful Mediatek Helio G70; coupled with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory expandable through microSD.
As for photography, the Realme C3 encases a 12MP single shooter and LED flash on the back, while at the front we find a 5MP sensor.
Finally, the smartphone packs a large 5000mAh battery and features such as Bluetooth is 5.0, FM radio and more.
2. Redmi 9C
Redmi’s alternative to the Realme C3 is the very affordable Redmi 9C. Although coming with a less powerful MediaTek Helio G35, is still a great option for under $100. Hardware includes a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of HD+, 2GB of RAM and 32GB of memory, expandable with the help of a microSD.
We then have three rear cameras with a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. For selfies we find a single 5MP snapper.
The battery inside this device has a capacity of 5000 mAh and it runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box.
Best Chinese Phones for Under $100
3. Realme C11
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Just like the Redmi 9C, the Realme C1 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chip; along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD slot).
This hardware feeds a 6.5-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a notch at the top for the 5MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile on the back we find a total of two cameras of 13MP and 2 MP resolutions.
Finally, the device comes with a 5000mAh capacity batteyr and runs Realme UI based on Android 10 out of the box.
4. UMIDIGI A9
The recently launched UMIDIGI A9 is one of the most interesting devices released by the Chinese phone maker in the past months. The handset is indeed powered by the good MediaTek Helio G35, along with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable).
We then find a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a notch at the top for the 24MP selfie snapper. Meanwhile on the back we have total of three cameras including a 13MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP sensor for depth data.
The UMIDIGI A9 is fueled by a 5150mAh capacity battery and it runs Android 11 out of the box.
Best Chinese Phones for Under $100
5. Ulefone Note 7T
Last not not least, we have the Note 7T from Ulefone. The smartphone adopts a MediaTek Helio A22 processor, it has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage expandable via microSD.
The handset then features three rear cameras with a primary 8MP snapper, a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor. While for selfies with we find a 5MP camera.
Finally, the Ulefone Note 7P comes with a 6.1-inch display, it has a fingerprint scanner and is fueled by a 3500mAh battery.
