Today we decided to compare the world’s most popular Chinese smartphones. We want to warn you that we will not determine a winner, as each of smartphone has its own features.

Huawei P9 Plus

• Dimensions: 152.3 x 75.3 x 7 mm
• Weight: 162 grams
• 5-inch screen Full HD SuperAMOLED
• Kirin 955 processor
• 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1
• 64GB storage
• Dual rear camera 12-megapixel camera f/2.2, 8-MP front camera
• 3400 mAh battery with fast charge
• Other features: Press Touch Technology, front stereo speakers, expandable memory via microSD, NFC, fingerprint reader.

Huawei flagship smartphone is one of the best Android device on market. We paid attention to the older model, since it has some additional features, such as dual camera by Leica, Press Touch screen and stereo speakers.

However, smartphone has some negative aspects. For example, user interface. Although some users may like Huawei user interface, we think that it is not the best among Android smartphones.

ZUK Z2

• Dimensions: 70.5 x 145.4 x 7.5mm
• Weight: 145 grams
• Super AMOLED screen of 5.2 inches with resolution 1080×1920 pixels
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
• 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZUI 2.0
• 64GB storage
• 13 megapixel main camera with f/1.8, autofocus, dual-LED flash. 8-megapixel front camera with f/2.0
• 3500 mAh battery
• Other features: 4G, fingerprint reader, USB type C

This smartphone is less well-known in the international market, it is possible that you have not even heard of it. But given top specifications, price, which is the cheapest among all smartphones from our today’s comparison, ZUK Z2 is the brilliant smartphone.

Since the smartphone is primarily intended for the Asian market, Lenovo refused CyanogenOS user interface, instead of which is used ZUI.

Nevertheless, the price ZUK Z2 is the main argument in favor of this smartphone.

OnePlus 3

• Dimensions: 15.2 cm x 7.4 cm x 7.35 mm
• Weight: 158 grams
• 5-inch screen FullHD OpticAMOLED
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
• 6GB RAM
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with OxygenOS 3.2
• 64GB storage
• 16-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera
• 3000 mAh battery with fast charging DASH! Charge
• Other features: NFC, dual SIM, fingerprint reader, USB Type C

The newest smartphone from Chinese company OnePlus is one of mobile devices that we liked most so far this year. It has beautiful design and interesting features, as well as a competitive price.

Among the main disadvantages of smartphone are the lack of slot for microSD cards, FM radio and some other small details that most people cannot see.

While the best of smartphone OnePlus 3 are 6GB of RAM and OxygenOS user interface that is really similar to Android stock.

Xiaomi Mi5

• Dimensions: 144.6 x 69.2 x 7.3 mm
• Weight: 129 grams
• 15 inches FullHD IPS screen
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
• 3GB or 4GB RAM
• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7.0
• 32GB, 64GB or 128 GB Storage
• 16 megapixel main camera with f/2.0, 8MP front camera
• 3000 mAh battery with fast charging
• Other features: NFC, USB type C, fingerprint reader, QuickCharge 3.0

Xiaomi MI5 has become one the most powerful and best designed smartphone. This smartphone, which was the first to be presented between all devices from this comparison, is certainly a great choice for those wanting a compact, lightweight, and powerful phone.

Like all smartphones, it has some drawbacks, for example, the old version of software MIUI 7, but with the price of 350$ Xiaomi Mi5 can be a great option compared to other smartphones.

Conclusions

As we said, it’s really hard to determine the best one from these smartphones, because they all have different specifications and features that allow users to choose one or the other depending on their tastes. But one thing is for sure, today you should not be afraid to buy Chinese smartphones.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Design

Samsung Galaxy S7 is a worthy successor to last year’s Galaxy S6. Redesign of the previous generation of the smartphone has been so significant that this year the South Korean manufacturer has decided not to pay special attention to the appearance of the mobile device.

Galaxy S7 has curved edges that make comfortable to hold smartphone in one hand. The main update is aesthetic 2.5D effect of glass on the front and rear panels.

New flagship Xiaomi Mi5 we are waiting for a long time. Over the past two years, smartphone has gone through several stages of prototypes and design changes. At the moment, information about Xiaomi Mi5 is bit confusing. It is said that Chinese smartphone will be available in two sizes with completely different characteristics and appearance. Recently it was published an image that demonstrates Xiaomi Mi5 in metal body and more similarities with HTC One A9 and iPhone 6.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Display

Display Galaxy S7 is equipped with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels), similar to last year’s model. In fact, Galaxy S6 screen is one of the best on the market. 4K screen is very unlikely, and we do not think that Samsung is ready to take such a high risk, because in this case the price of smartphone will be significantly increased, while the difference between 2K and 4K is almost invisible to the human eye. As expected, screen will be developed with Super AMOLED technology and will have a size of 5.2 inches. A completely new function can be Force Touch.

Information about size, resolution and technology Xiaomi Mi5 is still unknown. Some sources claim that smartphone screen will have 5.7 inches and resolution FullHD (1920 x 1080 pixels), while the other provides information about 5.5-inch display with a higher resolution QHD, similar to Galaxy S7.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Camera

Galaxy S6 has an excellent camera, maybe even the best on smartphone market. Rumors indicate that the Korean manufacturer has decided to reduce the resolution of camera in favor of the larger receptor pixels in sensor. In particular, it said about 12-megapixel camera.

At the same time, Galaxy S7 smartphone will have a camera, designed by new technology DUO PIXEL. It is reported that new technology will reduce the level of noise in low light conditions.

Xiaomi is not famous for its high-quality cameras, but if you look at the last Redmi 3 and Redmi Note 3, the company is making great efforts to succeed in this category. Recently, Hugo Barra posted a few pictures on Facebook, which are made on Xiaomi Mi5.

The images have a resolution of 16 megapixels. It can be assumed that Xiaomi Mi5 will have 16-megapixel camera. We should note a good sharpness, thanks to optical image stabilizer. However, photos were taken in good light, meanwhile, we are more interested in shooting at dusk or indoors.

The latest information says that Galaxy S7 will be equipped with 5-megapixel front camera, while Xiaomi Mi 4 will offer 5-megapixel camera on front.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Battery

At the moment, we know that Galaxy S7 will not have a removable battery. Also, manufacturer refused to use USB Type-C port.

As expected, both smartphones will have a battery capacity of 3000 mAh. If for Galaxy S7 it is increasing, because the battery life of Galaxy S6 was Achilles’ heel, while for Xiaomi Mi5 these figures are not so attractive. It is worth recalling that Xiaomi Mi 4 is equipped with 3080 mAh battery, while Xiaomi Redmi 3 offers a 4000 mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Software

The South Korean manufacturer has updated its latest flagship smartphones to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and introduced new features of own custom shell TouchWiz. One of the main features of Galaxy S7 will be browser with unique functions.

Xiaomi, as usual, produces smartphones with MIUI interface. If we are not mistaken, Xiaomi Mi5 will work on the seventh version of user interface MIUI based on the latest version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It is reported that the main change in software will be in API camera, such as manual control of camera and photos in RAW format.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Performance

It was published the photo of Galaxy S7 in AnTuTu application. As you can see below, new flagship of Samsung is going to set a new performance record.

It is possible that both smartphones, Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5, will be equipped with processor Snapdragon 820. In addition, we know that Galaxy S7 will be available is another version with Exynos 8890.

It is said that Xiaomi Mi5 will be available in two versions of RAM: 3 GB and 4 GB. It can be expected that Galaxy S7 will also use 4 GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Xiaomi Mi5: Price and conclusions

Samsung has always been considered one of the best manufacturers of mobile devices. If sometimes we had questions on the design, such as Galaxy S5, but performance has always been undisputed. This year, Galaxy S7 design remained the same, while main changes have affected on battery, processor, water resistance and MicroSD card.

Xiaomi is quite young player in the smartphone market, so company has a right for some experiments. The main advantage of Xiaomi Mi5 will be a price. Perhaps this is enough to attract buyers?

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Presented teasers do not give clearly understand what will be presented at the upcoming event. In the images we can see the thinnest profile of the device, focus on the material (apparently, grungy metal, most likely aluminum), something resembling a plug socket or adapter, and the use of unusual abbreviations PK.

New  presentations Xiaomi

One of the images shows us the frame around the display, which seem to be very thick to the smartphone and the screen itself – given as a shadow falls on the picture – similar, slightly recessed into this frame. Maybe we will have another update TV company. In any case, it suggests the visual aesthetics of the TV. Glowing logo, located on the side of the display and it looks like being in the bottom of the device in the center, only reinforces this feeling. It is possible that we will get Xiaomi Mi TV3.

Popularly also been suggested that this announcement will be devoted to the first notebook Xiaomi, which was rumored as early as 2014. Presentation of the new TV seems more plausible, however, nothing prevents us to try himself and in his new role. But abbreviated PK?

Any hint of smartphones, such as the flagship presentations Xiaomi Mi5 or Mi5 Plus, the technical characteristics of which have recently appeared on the Web, in the teaser is not seen. This, however, does not prevent many speculate the launch of more than one gadget at a time, even in different product categories. Let us not forget this practice in Xiaomi has so clearly exclude this theory, too, is impossible.

There are, however, and a grain of truth in this assumption – recall, presentations Xiaomi has already become China’s leader in the smartphone market for a very short period of time. Starting as a manufacturer of alternative firmware for Android, today presentations Xiaomi has become a major player in the local market and consistently ranks first in the analytical reports on sales. However, her plans were too ambitious – the goal is unlikely to be able to realize the Chinese people if they do not show the new smartphones as often as you did in the past.

Source: miui

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Prominent representatives of the new generation of Chinese smartphone will Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus. It is expected to debut on the market in November this year. Sources have confirmed once again that the main feature of these smartphones will be a completely new hardware platform Snapdragon 820, which will replace today’s not very successful flagship chipset Snapdragon 810.

Main features Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus

Snapdragon 820 is built on 14-nm process FinFET. With it, the manufacturer will be able to set the smart ultrasonic fingerprint scanner from Qualcomm, which does not need a separate capacitive sensor or button and has the ability to flush mounting.

It is expected that the supply of Snapdragon chipsets will begin at the end of 820 years. But Xiaomi, likely will not wait for this moment, and will make a presentation before the official release of the hardware platform, hoping to begin deliveries Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus at the beginning of next year.

Xiaomi Mi5 can offer users a 5.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440×2560 pixels and a 2.5D glass. It will be available in two versions, one of which will receive 3 GB RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, and the second will be completed has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory.

On the back of the Xiaomi Mi5 position, the main 16-megapixel camera, as with the device will be available battery capacity of 3000 mAh. The smartphone will be enclosed in a body thickness of only 6.1 mm, making it much thinner than 6.9 mm iPhone 6.

Conclusion Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus

Xiaomi Mi5 and Xiaomi Mi5 Plus excellent phone with beautiful design and great features. Now, using more of a powerful processor help to become a leader even closer for the company Xiaomi.

Source: PhoneArena

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One of these top Asian manufacturers is an ambitious company Xiaomi. At the beginning of November, this year will release its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi5. The phone based on a powerful hardware platform Snapdragon 820. Let’s look at the key features of the phone.

Features of Xiaomi Mi5

Chinese informants found that the device will immediately set 4GB high-speed RAM LPDDR4. And on the front panel has a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with a Quad-HD resolution.

Xiaomi Mi5 be able to offer users of the fingerprint scanner. Moreover, thanks to the smartphone chipset Snapdragon 820. The Chinese manufacturer will be able to equip it with ultrasonic fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm. It has a number of advantages over conventional fingerprint scanners and does not require a capacitive sensor or a separate button. Therefore, Xiaomi will ensure a silent install of the scanner, which is integrated into the design Xiaomi Mi5.

But the advantages of Xiaomi Mi5 does not end there. The novelty will receive a powerful 16- or 20-megapixel camera. Also universal port USB-C. This will be enclosed in an ultra-thin body thickness of only 5.1 mm.

Informants clarify that Xiaomi Mi5 was to debut this summer. But later, the date of the announcement has been adjusted on the basis of the “road map” Qualcomm. Chinese manufacturer specially awaits the arrival of the hardware platform Snapdragon 820, hoping to release a smartphone with the most powerful features.

Conclusion of Xiaomi Mi5

Well, in order to stay afloat until the full flagship. Xiaomi has decided to offer users a smartphone Xiaomi Mi4s is slightly updated version of last year’s flagship. And equipped with Snapdragon chipset 810 and the main 13Mp camera with optical image stabilization technology. His announcement is expected on July 15 this year.

Source: GSMarena

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