Get the Perfect Shot: The Best Chinese Camera Phones of the Year





Oppo Find X7 Ultra

Oppo Find X7 Ultra

1st place 


Price
    Technical details   

  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 3168 x 1440, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 220 g
  • Dimensions: 164.3 x 76.2 x 9.5 mm
  • Antutu: 2,072,424
      Advantages
  • Unique design
  • Perfect display (curved, 120Hz, WQHD)
  • Outstanding camera setup (photos and videos)
  • IP68 certified and perfectly processed
  • Brute performance (SD 8 Gen 3, DDR5 RAM, UFS 4)
  • Powerful speakers
  • Extensive connectivity offering
  • High charging speed (wireless/wired)
      Disadvantages
  • No German system
  • Some restrictions when used in Germany
  • No 1TB version
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Vivo X100 Ultra



Vivo X100 Ultra

2nd place 

Price
    Technical details   

  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5500 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 200 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 50 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 229 g
  • Dimensions: 164 x 75.6 x 10 mm
  • Antutu Score: 2,198,959
      Advantages
  • Outstanding camera setup
  • Phenomenal zoom, portrait, and macro shots
  • Full network support for Germany
  • Extremely bright 120Hz QHD AMOLED display
  • Versatile system
  • Good battery life
  • Good stereo speakers
      Disadvantages
  • OriginOS not perfectly suited for Germany
  • No eSIM


Honor Magic 6 Pro

Honor Magic 6 Pro

3rd place 

Price
    Technical details   

  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Display: 2800 x 1280, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5600 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 180 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 50 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
  • Storage: 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 225 g
  • Dimensions: 162.5 x 76 x 9 mm
  • Antutu: 2,039,363
      Advantages
  • Excellent workmanship (IP68)
  • High-end display
  • Excellent battery life
  • Good stereo speakers
  • Some outstanding cameras
  • Very well-stabilized videos in top quality
  • Modern reception standard and good signal
      Disadvantages
  • Throttle problems
  • Camera module susceptible to scratches


Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

4th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Kirin 9010 - 2 x 2.3 GHz + 6 x 2.18 GHz + 4 x 1.55 GHz
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Display: 2844 x 1260, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 12
  • Battery: 5200 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 40 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 13 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 226 g
  • Dimensions: 162.6 x 75 x 8.6 mm
  • Antutu: 869,173
      Advantages
  • Great design and perfect workmanship (IP68)
  • Excellent curved AMOLED display
  • Super battery life and fast charging
  • Brutal photo quality with all cameras
      Disadvantages
  • Google only indirectly
  • Mid-range performance at an extortionate price
  • No 5G (Global Version!)
  • No eSIM
  • Videos not perfect


Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

5th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.7 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66, 38, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 220 g
  • Dimensions: 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm
  • Antutu: 2,070,823
      Advantages
  • Brute performance (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, DDR5, UFS 4.0)
  • Perfect display
  • Five powerful cameras
  • Outstanding main camera
  • Very good stereo speakers
  • USB 3.2 with 10GBit/s
  • Waterproof, dustproof, and top quality (IP68)
  • Very good fingerprint scanner
      Disadvantages
  • China version not suitable for import
  • No eSIM (not even the global version!)
  • No unlock and no LTE Band 20 (China Version)


Oppo Find X6 Pro

Oppo Find X6 Pro

6th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2 GHz + 4 x 2.8 GHz + 3 x 2.0 GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 3168 x 1440, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 13
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40
  • 5G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 218 g
  • Dimensions: 165 x 76 x 9.2 mm
  • Antutu: 1,310,665
      Advantages
  • Perfect display (curved, 120Hz, 2K)
  • Outstanding camera setup (photos and videos)
  • IP68 certification
  • High charging speed (wireless/wired)
  • Performance at the limit (SD 8 Gen 2, DDR5 RAM, UFS 4)
  • Strong stereo sound
      Disadvantages
  • Selfie videos only in Full HD
  • Only English system language


Honor Magic 5 Pro

Honor Magic 5 Pro

7th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2 GHz + 4 x 2.8 GHz + 3 x 2.0 GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Display: 2848 x 1312, 6.8 inches, 120Hz
  • Operating System: Android 13
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 12 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
  • Storage: 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 219 g
  • Dimensions: 163 x 76.7 x 10 mm
  • Antutu: 1,178,115
      Advantages
  • Excellent main camera
  • Very good zoom camera
  • High-resolution and smooth display
  • Strong battery life
  • IP68 certification & wireless charging
  • Lens change in 4K 60FPS videos
  • Very good speakers
      Disadvantages
  • Camera module susceptible to scratches


Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

8th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2 GHz + 4 x 2.8 GHz + 3 x 2.0 GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.7 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 13
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 50 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 231 g
  • Dimensions: 163.2 x 74.6 x 9.5 mm
  • Antutu: 1,250,300
      Advantages
  • Impeccable performance (SD 8 Gen 2, UFS 4, DDR5)
  • Finally USB 3
  • Outstanding WQHD 120Hz display
  • Fast wired and wireless charging
  • Waterproof and dustproof (IP68)
  • Awesome stereo speakers
  • Extremely good and versatile camera
  • Very good fingerprint scanner
  • Non-slip back and excellent craftsmanship
      Disadvantages
  • No eSIM support
  • No LTE Band 20 (China version)
  • Selfie videos only in Full HD


Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi 14

9th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12GB, 16GB, or 8GB
  • Display: 2670 x 1200, 6.4 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 4610 mAh
  • Camera: 50MP + 50MP (dual) + 32MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 193 g
  • Dimensions: 153 x 71.5 x 8.6 mm
  • Antutu: 1,955,369
      Advantages
  • Good 120Hz AMOLED display
  • Brutal performance (SD 8 Gen 3, UFS 4.0, DDR5)
  • Excellent photos with all cameras
  • Strong video recordings with stabilization
  • Battery life & fast and wireless charging
  • Powerful stereo speakers
  • Compact construction & great workmanship
  • Waterproof and dustproof (IP68)
  • Finally USB 3
      Disadvantages
  • Highest display brightness is not reached
  • No unlock and no LTE Band 20 (China Version)


Oppo Find X7

Oppo Find X7

10th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 - 1 x 3.25GHz + 3 x 2.84GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 2780 x 1264, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 64 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 206 g
  • Dimensions: 162.7 x 75.4 x 9.0 mm
  • Antutu: 2,097,285
      Advantages
  • Excellent high-end camera setup
  • Flagship-worthy performance
  • Very good 120Hz AMOLED display
  • All grid frequencies for Germany
  • Easy Playstore installation
  • Good battery life and short charging time
  • Very good workmanship
      Disadvantages
  • English-only system
  • No IP certification
  • No wireless charging
  • No eSIM
  • USB-C 2.0 port


OnePlus 12

OnePlus 12

11th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB, 16 GB, or 24 GB
  • Display: 3168 x 1440, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 5400 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 48 MP (dual) + 64 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 32 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 220 g
  • Dimensions: 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.15 mm
  • Antutu: 2,047,990
      Advantages
  • Great performance
  • First-class display
  • Brute battery life & fast charging
  • Good camera setup, versatile
  • Excellent (periscope) zoom camera
  • Extensive equipment
  • No restrictions on import
      Disadvantages
  • Thermal throttling in benchmarks
  • No IP68 certification


Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version

Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version

12th place 

Price
    Technical details   
  • CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - 1 x 3.3GHz + 3 x 3.15GHz + 2 x 2.26GHz
  • RAM: 12 GB or 16 GB
  • Display: 2480 x 1116, 6.8 inches, 120Hz (AMOLED)
  • Operating System: Android 14
  • Battery: 6000 mAh
  • Camera: 50 MP + 50 MP (dual) + 64 MP (triple)
  • Front Camera: 12 MP
  • 4G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
  • 5G Bands: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78
  • SIM: Dual - nano
  • Storage: 1 TB, 256 GB, or 512 GB
  • Memory Expandable: No
  • Weight: 250 g
  • Dimensions: 164 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm
  • Antutu: 2,052,957
      Advantages
  • Great workmanship
  • Flat AMOLED display with thin bezels
  • Long battery life
  • Impeccable reception
  • Strong navigation
  • Many customization options
  • IP68 certification
      Disadvantages
  • Thermal throttling in benchmarks
  • No wireless charging
  • UDC selfie camera  below average


Why is a smartphone camera good?

The list of Chinese smartphones with particularly impressive mobile cameras can be found here. When people buy a new smartphone, the camera is one of the most important things for them to think about. The best smartphone camera depends on a number of factors.

How well-defined are the photographs? 

The camera, lighting, and other factors can make a big difference in the quality and clarity of a photo. Well-defined photographs are sharp and clear with minimal blur or distortion. The colors should be vibrant and true to life, while details should be easily visible in both light and dark areas. 

Is there good color reproduction?

Color reproduction is done with the help of tools and processes for managing colors that make sure colors look the same from one device to the next. It also means making sure that the colors don't get messed up or changed in any way.

Can the mobile phone camera produce usable images when little light is available?

The cameras on mobile phones are made so that they can take good pictures even when there isn't much light. Many phones also come with night mode options and other features to help improve image quality in darker environments.

Are there extra sensors that let you take zoomed-in telephoto photos and photos with a very wide angle?

There are additional sensors available for smartphones that allow for telephoto and ultra-wide angle photos. Most of the time, these sensors are part of a camera system with more than one lens. Each lens has a different focal length, which gives you more options when taking photos. The most common lens types used in multi-lens camera systems are wide-angle, telephoto, and superzoom lenses.

Can the front camera produce decent selfies?

Modern front cameras are capable of producing high-quality selfies. Most smartphones have front-facing cameras with at least 5 megapixels, which is enough to produce clear and detailed photos.

Additionally, there have been a lot of models with dual, triple, and quad cameras for a while now. These cameras allow users to take portrait photos (called "bokeh shots") with blurred backgrounds, as well as multiple optical zoom, macro shots, and ultra-wide-angle photos. When assessing a mobile phone camera, all these considerations must be made.


The megapixel count by itself does not indicate the caliber of the photos. Several hardware and software components of the mobile phone affect picture quality. Determining factors include the manufacturer's choice of sensor and how well the software was designed to work with it. A quick shutter release time and a quick and accurate autofocus are also crucial for taking excellent pictures. Similar to photo capture, video recording involves not only a high resolution (such as 4K), but also stabilization via an EIS or OIS, as well as the ability to record videos in slow motion or at a high frame rate. We made a list of the best Chinese camera phones by putting the ones we tested in order of how well they met these criteria.


What is on the best Chinese camera smartphones list?

All of the high-end flagships essentially make up the top, but some mid-range smartphones also stand out in their price range. In terms of daylight photography, midrange phones have largely caught up.

The best Chinese smartphones in 2023 on this list take very high-quality photos and are especially well-suited for users who frequently use their phones to take pictures. In the corresponding test reports for each smartphone, you can find test photos taken with the mobile phone camera. Most reports also include a standard image for comparison, which makes it easier to compare the cameras on different phones.

So that you can buy a cheap Chinese smartphone without worrying about getting ripped off, our site has chosen mobile phones and sellers that have been tried, tested, and proven time and time again. In our article [Online shops in comparison], you can find a comparison and evaluation of numerous China mobile phone stores.




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