Chinese smartphones have surged in terms of their popularity in recent times. Most of the devices on offer possess more power than many other smartphones, and they tend to be cheaper in price too. Alongside being able to host apps like WhatsApp, many of the leading Chinese brands offer a range of other sophisticated features, such as facial recognition and powerful cameras.
As a result, the world is enticed by a variety of Chinese-based smartphone devices from the likes of One Plus, Huawei and Xiaomi. Dan Wang, technology analyst at research firm Gavekal Dragonomics, says that Chinese companies have won over consumers in foreign territories. He said: "Chinese smartphone-makers have captured around 40% of the global market share, showing that Chinese firms are increasingly capable of building consumer products with global appeal."
Chinese smartphones will only continue to reach a wider audience in the future also, especially as new technologies emerge and consumer confidence in Chinese brands grows further. Already we are seeing Chinese smartphones make inroads on the rest of the world, with established brands such as Apple and Samsung coming under threat.
As Chinese smartphone devices continue to rise to prominence, here is a look at some of the most appealing devices with consumers at the moment.
Vivo V21 5G
A relatively cheap device compared to others, Vivo is a brand that is becoming known for producing budget smartphones but with a range of impressive specs. For example, its plastic back and frame add to its cheaper cost but its main 64MP wide angle shooter, 8MP ultra wide shooter, 2MP macro camera, and 44MP front selfie shooter gives it one of the most powerful smartphone cameras on the market. It also boasts an impressive 4000 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities, a 6.44-inch AMOLED screen, 500 nits of brightness, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.
One Plus 8 Pro
Regarded by many as being the best Chinese smartphone on the market, the One Plus 8 Pro is a vast improvement on the One Plus 7 and boasts an impressive amount of power. Capable of housing the very best Netflix movies or hosting casino games like live blackjack thanks to its 6.78-inch AMOLED display, it also offers wireless charging, a 48MP main camera, a powerful 4510 mAh battery, and an IP68 waterproof rating. In terms of all-around power and functionality, One Plus is a brand on the up.
Huawei P40 Pro
A manufacturer becoming known for making solid devices offering a range of impressive specs, Huawei is beginning to make waves outside of China. In terms of the Huawei P40 Pro, this particular device isn't cheap, but it comes with an extensive selection of features. It has a 6.58-inch OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate; it runs on Android 10, features a Kirin 990 5G chipset, 8GB RAM, and 512GB of storage. Its 50MP main camera takes extremely high-quality picture too.
Xiaomi Mi 11
In the case of the Xiaomi Mi 11, it costs an expensive $750 at the time of writing, but it possesses a range of stunningly beautiful features and specs that many of its rivals simply don't. Not only does it look slick with its Gorilla glass back and front display of Gorilla glass victus, but it comes with an AMOLED display that is capable of rendering 1 billion different colours. It also runs with the powerful Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888, can handle up to 256GB of storage, 12 GB of RAM, and features an amazingly powerful 108MP wide-angle lens alongside a range of other excellent features, such as fast charging.
