Welcome back to our monthly rendezvous in which we check out the best Chinese smartphones currently on sale. In this article specifically, we’ll be looking at the handsets with a price tag below $100; keep reading!
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
1. Realme C11 2021
Let’s kick off with the newest smartphone to hit the list, the recently launched Realme C11 2021. The very affordable handset comes with the Unisoc SC9863 chipset, along with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD slot).
We then find a 6.52-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and notch that encases a 5MP snapper. Meanwhile in the back we have a single 8MP camera sensor.
Finally, the Realme C11 2012 packs a large 5000mAh capacity battery, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
2. Redmi 9
Next, we have the old but still very good Redmi 9. The smartphone brings a powerful MediaTek Helio G80 chipset, along with a minimum of 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
The Redmi 9 then features a large 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution which encases an 8MP selfie camera. Meanwhile on the back we find four cameras including a primary 13MP, an ultra wide 8MP lens, an 8MP portrait camera and a 5MP macro camera.
The Redmi phone comes with an extra large 5020mAh with support for 18W fast charging, it has a 3.5mm audio jack, rear fingerprint scanner and it runs MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
3. UMIDIGI A11
The UMIDIGI A11 is the most recent handset from the Chinese phone maker and it also happens to feature an interesting design with it’s flat frame, 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).
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The UMIDIGI phone packs a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution. Meanwhile for photos, we have a total of three cameras on the back, including a 15MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra wide angle lens and a 2MP sensor for depth data. For selfies we find a single 8MP snapper in the notch at the front.
The UMIDIGI A11 is fueled by a massive 5150mAh capacity battery, it has a 3.5mm audio jack and runs Android 11 out of the box.
4. OUKITEL C21
The OUKITEL C21 is also a very interesting option in this price range due to its powerful MediaTek Helio P60; along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
The C21 also manages to bring a 6.4-inch display with a higher Full HD+ resolution. As for photography, we have a 20MP front camera and four rear cameras including a 16MP primary and three 2MP sensors.
Finally, the OUKITEL C21 is fueled by a 4000mAh, supports 18W fast charging and it has a fingerprint scanner on the back.
Best Chinese Smartphones for Under $100
5. OUKITEL WP12
Last but not least, we have an option for those of you who need a tougher phone. In this price range the best option is the OUKITEL WP12.
The smartphone is powered by the decent MediaTek Helio A22 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD).
We then find a smaller 5.5-inch panel with HD+ resolution display with an 8MP selfie snapper above it. While on the back have a main 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor on the back, along with a large triple LED flash.
Finally, the OUKITEL WP12 comes with a 4000mAh battery and it features NFC.
