High-End Phones: The Top Chinese Flagship Smartphones in 2023
Honor Magic 5 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- Display: 2848 x 1312, 6.8-inch 120Hz ()
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 50MP (triple)
- Front camera: 12 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 219 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 76.7 x 10 mm
- Antutu: 1178115
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- excellent main camera
- very good zoom camera
- high-resolution and smooth display
- strong battery life
- IP68 certification & wireless charging
- lens change at 4K 60FPS videos
- very good speakers
- performance issues under full load
- 4K video recording limited to 15 minutes.
- camera module susceptible to scratches.
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Xiaomi 13 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4820 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 50MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 229 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 74.6 x 8.8 mm
- Antutu: 1257458
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- first-class performance (SD 8 Gen 2, UFS 4, DDR5)
- outstanding WQHD 120Hz display
- fast wired and wireless charging
- waterproof and dustproof (IP68)
- excellent stereo speakers
- outstanding main camera (day and night)
- very good fingerprint scanner
- high-quality workmanship
- selfie videos only in Full HD
- no LTE band 20 (China version)
- USB 2 port only
- very slippery back
- expensive
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Xiaomi 13
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 8 GB RAM
- Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.4 inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 12MP (dual) + 10MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 189 g
- Dimensions: 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.5 mm
- Antutu: 1250240
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- excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- brutal performance (SD 8 Gen 2, UFS 4.0, DDR5)
- excellent photos and videos
- waterproof and dustproof (IP68)
- fast wired and wireless charging
- powerful stereo speakers
- very good fingerprint scanner
- perfect workmanship
- relatively compact
- good battery life
- no LTE band 20 (China version)
- USB 2 only
- only FHD videos with the selfie camera
- expensive
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Nubia Z50S Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- Display: 2800 x 1260, 6.8-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5100 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
- Front camera: 16 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 1 TB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 231 g
- Dimensions: 164 x 76.3 x 9 mm
- Antutu: 1283390
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- spectacular performance (SD 8 Gen 2, 3.36 GHz)
- Outstanding main camera
- upscale workmanship
- Successful design
- terrific display
- Lightning-fast fingerprint sensor
- excellent price/performance ratio
- Update promise not officially communicated.
- angular and heavy
- China Charging Adapter Included
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OnePlus 11
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Display: 3216 x 1440, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 48MP (dual) + 32MP (triple)
- Front camera: 16 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 205 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 74 x 8.5 mm
- Antutu: 1048349
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- first-class performance (SD 8 Gen 2, UFS 4, DDR5)
- outstanding WQHD AMOLED 120 Hz display
- fast wired charging (100W)
- powerful main camera
- good UWW camera
- very good and fast fingerprint sensor
- high-quality workmanship
- strong battery life even at 120 Hz
- no eSIM (China version)
- selfie videos only in Full HD
- USB 2.0 port
- weak macro shots
- Camera not at the top level
- no wireless charging
- no IP certification
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Oppo Find X6 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 16 GB RAM
- Display: 3168 x 1440, 6.8-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 50MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 218 g
- Dimensions: 165 x 76 x 9.2 mm
- Antutu: 1310665
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- perfect display (curved, 120Hz, 2K)
- superior camera setup (photos and videos)
- IP68 certification
- high charging speed (wireless/wired)
- performance at the limit (SD 8 Gen 2, DDR5 RAM, UFS 4)
- powerful stereo sound
- China version with a lot of bloatware
- currently only available as an import
- Selfie videos only in Full HD and focus problem
- English system language only
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Xiaomi 13T Pro
- CPU: Mediatek Dimensity 9200+ - 1 x 3.5Ghz + 3 x 3.0GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 16 GB RAM
- Display: 2712 x 1220, 6.7-inch 144Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 12MP (triple)
- Front camera: 20 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 1 TB or 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 200 g
- Dimensions: 162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
- Antutu: 1192426
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- very good performance
- versatile triple camera setup
- high charging speed (120W)
- excellent display
- latest connectivity standards
- long Update Promise (4+5)
- IP68 certification
- mediocre battery life
- no wireless charging
- much too high RRP price
- plastic frame
- USB 2 port only
- mediocre selfie shots
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Poco F5 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 3 x 2.5GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 5160 mAh
- Camera: 64 MP + 8MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
- Front camera: 16 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 204 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 75.5 x 8.8 mm
- Antutu: 1057300
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- wireless Charging
- excellent photos by day and night
- Extremely high performance
- super bright 120Hz AMOLED display
- very good videos with the main camera (4K60FPS)
- good workmanship + form factor
- extensive connectivity
- strong battery life + fast charging speed
- weak macro camera
- no headphone jack
- No memory expansion
- high RRP
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Oppo Find X6
- CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 9200 - 1 x 3.05GHz + 3 x 2.85GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 16 GB RAM
- Display: 2772 x 1240, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4800 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 50MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 207 g
- Dimensions: 162.9 x 74.1 x 9.5 mm
- Antutu: 1252799
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- excellent high-end camera setup
- very good performance
- excellent 120Hz OLED display
- all network frequencies
- play store is easy to install.
- good battery life
- system in English only
- USB-C 2.0 port
- IP64 instead of IP68
- thermal throttling under full load
- wide vine L3
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Vivo X90 Pro+
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM
- Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.8 inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4700 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 48MP (dual) + 64MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 221 g
- Dimensions: 164.5 x 75.3 x 10 mm
- Antutu: 1257300
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- non-slip faux leather back
- perfect display (curved, 120Hz, 2K)
- superior fingerprint sensor
- strong camera setup (photos and videos)
- exceptional design (red version)
- IP68 certification
- high charging speed (wireless/wired)
- performance at the limit (SD 8 Gen 2, DDR5 RAM, UFS 4)
- excellent stereo sound
- China version with a lot of bloatware
- no Android Auto
- currently only available as an import
- selfie videos only in Full HD
- expensive
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Vivo IQOO 11 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 16 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 3200 x 1440, 6.8-inch 144Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4700 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 50MP (dual) + 13MP (triple)
- Front camera: 16 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 214 g
- Dimensions: 164.76 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm
- Antutu: 1264280
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- brilliant display
- brute performance
- superior fingerprint sensor
- top-notch connectivity (+LTE band 20)
- excellent workmanship
- decent cameras
- camera not at the top level
- USB-C 2.0 only
- only available as an import
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OnePlus 10 Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 - 1 x 3.0GHz + 3 x 2.5GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 3216 x 1440, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 12
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 48 MP + 50MP (dual) + 8MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 201 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm
- Antutu: 988500
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- first-class display
- impeccable performance
- great camera & great software
- powerful front camera
- fast charging time: 80 & 50 watts
- ultra wide-angle camera downgrade
- thermal throttling on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
- proud price
- no real stereo speakers
- night shots (currently?) bad
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Xiaomi 12T Pro
- CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 3 x 2.5GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 2712 x 1220, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 12
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 200 MP + 8MP (dual)
- Front camera: 20 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano, eSIM
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 205 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 76 x 8.6 mm
- Antutu: 1079659
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- flat 120Hz AMOLED display
- excellent main camera day and night
- brute performance
- lightning-fast MIUI system with Udpate promise
- 120W charging speed (19 minutes for 100%)
- excellent stereo speakers
- good workmanship + chic design
- no wireless charging
- no IP certification
- USB 2 port only
- 2MP Macro Camera
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OnePlus 10T
- CPU: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 3 x 2.5GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 16 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.7-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 12
- Battery: 4800 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 8MP (dual) + 2MP (triple)
- Front camera: 16 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 204 g
- Dimensions: 163 x 75.4 x 8.75 mm
- Antutu: 911000
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- fully charged in 25 minutes
- strong battery life
- good display
- up-to-date connectivity standards
- no wireless charging
- no IP certification
- Plastic frame
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 overheats.
- camera not commensurate with the price
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Xiaomi 12
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 - 1 x 3.0GHz + 3 x 2.5GHz + 4 x 1.8GHz
- RAM: 12 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 2400 x 1080, 6.3-inch 120Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 12
- Battery: 4500 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 13MP (dual) + 5MP (triple)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 180 g
- Dimensions: 153 x 70 x 8.6 mm
- Antutu: 919309
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- excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- rapid performance (SD 8 Gen 1, UFS 3.1, DDR5)
- very nice videos and photos
- wireless and wired charging with 50/67W
- strong reception and plenty of sensors
- compact and excellently manufactured
- decent battery life
- the camera protrudes far from the back
- no IP certification
- no LTE band 20 (China version)
- no DSS 5G (China version)
- SD 8 Gen 1 overheats in benchmarks.
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Asus ZenFone 10
- CPU: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 - 1 x 3.2GHz + 4 x 2.8GHz + 3 x 2.0GHz
- RAM: 16 GB RAM or 8 GB RAM
- Display: 2400 x 1080, 5.9-inch 144Hz (AMOLED)
- Operating system: Android 13
- Battery: 4300 mAh
- Camera: 50 MP + 13MP (dual)
- Front camera: 32 MP
- LTE: Yes - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- SIM: Dual - nano
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB or 512 GB
- Memory expandable: No
- Weight: 172 g
- Dimensions: 146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm
- Antutu: 1299000
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- the smallest flagship: 5.9 inches
- hardly any compromises despite the size
- strong performance: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 + 144 Hertz
- very good battery life
- extensive equipment
- lots of features for enthusiasts
- few new features compared to the predecessor
- camera quality below the level of the competition
- 144 Hertz hardly usable
- only 30 watts charging.
- overheats under load.
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What is a flagship smartphone: best Chinese high-end phones?
Cell phone manufacturers call their absolute top models 'flagship', ie the best that the respective cell phone manufacturer has in its range. In this ranking you will find the best high-end phones from the Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Nubia, OnePlus, etc ... These smartphones compete directly with the top models from Samsung, Huawei and Apple and no longer have to hide from them.
So why pay more than double for the new smartphone when you can get a flagship cheaper and with comparable features?
What you can expect in the high-end price range is nothing less than the maximum that modern technology can currently achieve. All smartphones have a high-resolution AMOLED display, a cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, cameras of equal quality and high-quality workmanship.
Many of the smartphones tested also have technical gadgets such as wireless charging or a pop-up selfie camera. Of course, the system runs as fast as an arrow and the smartphones listed here also provide an optimal gaming experience for gamers.
All prices quoted are final prices, including customs duties (import sales tax 19%) and express shipping. Furthermore, all China mobile phone shops integrated in the price comparison are reputable, trustworthy providers with mostly positive reviews on the internet. You can find all information and buying tips for the shops in our shop list [ China mobile phone shops in comparison ]
Chinese Flagship Smartphones Q & A:
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As of the last update in 2023, Huawei held the top spot as the leading smartphone brand in China.
In terms of smartphone market share, Apple leads with 25.31%, followed by Huawei at 22.71%. Xiaomi holds 9.27%, and Vivo has a market share of 5.79%.
Yes, Chinese Android phones can be excellent. Brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, and OnePlus offer high-quality devices with advanced features, competitive prices, and strong performance, making them popular choices globally.
Both companies fiercely compete in the market, resulting in top-tier devices across segments. Notably, Xiaomi takes the lead by providing better value for money, meaning you get more features and performance for your budget compared to Samsung.
Apple takes the lead as the most shipped phone brand, closely followed by Samsung. Though Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo see some declines, they still hold strong positions among the top smartphone brands.
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