Chinese phone in the last couple of months has started to shine out in the smartphone market worldwide. As the smartphone market is becoming competitive, every company has begun to offer premium features within a decent amount of budget. But, Chinese companies have started to provide features similar to Flagship devices but at half the price, which has attracted a lot of customers into buying their handsets allowing them to gain an immense amount of momentum in such a short time span.
The likes of Xiaomi, Huawei, and others have brought Chinese tech goodies on top of the technology sector. They sell their phone with catchy price tags. Unlike other phones which are not unlocked worldwide, Chinese phones come unlocked and can be used anywhere in the world without any break required, (unlocked phones worldwide ensure you can use any carrier network around the globe), so you can use it anywhere on Earth.
So, in this article, we have mentioned some of the best Chinese smartphones of 2018 that will cost not more than $200. Below we have made some of the best Smartphone that has released or is set to release this New Year. Most of them have premium features like curved display, fingerprint sensor, bigger RAM and more but all come within the budget of $200.
Best Chinese Smartphone under $200 in 2019
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ELEPHONE S9

The telephone has the new flagship phone S9. The device is out in four color variants: Black, Blue, Golden and Granny hair color. It is a bezel-less phone with curved edges and has a thin and sturdy look.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $448.40 |
Memory | 64 GB / 128 GB with expanded storage up to 128 GB |
RAM | 6 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Octa-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz |
OS | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Display | 6.0- inch AMOLED, QHD Curved Edge with resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels |
Battery | 4000 mAh Non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 16 MP + 16 MP with AF and Dual LED
Front Camera: 13 MP FF camera |
Connectivity | Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Nano SIM tray, 3.5mm Audio jack, USB Type-C, |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |
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HUAWEI HONOR V10

Here we have the new phablet from Huawei. This new 4G smartphone comes in four color variant: Black, Blue, Golden, and Red. This smartphone has a bezel-less display. The fingerprint combo home button comes on the screen.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $580.77 |
Memory | 64 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | Kirin 970 Octa-core processor clocked at 2.36 GHz |
OS | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Display | 5.99- inch IPS display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels |
Battery | 3750 mAh Non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 16.0 MP + 20.0 MP AF, LED flash
Front camera: 13.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, GPS |
Ports | Nano SIM slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor, OTG |
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DOOGEE MIX 2

Doogee Mix 2 has the new phablet with 4G connections. It comes with slightly curved edges. The device is a bit thick compared to other smartphones in this price range. It has three color variant: Black, Blue, and Golden.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $281.38 |
Memory | 64 GB with expanded storage up to 256GB |
RAM | 6 GB |
Processor | Helio P25, Octa-core processor which is clocked at 2.5 GHz |
OS | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Display | 6.0- inch IPS display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels |
Battery | 4060 mAh Non removable battery |
Camera | Rear camera: 16.0 MP + 13.0 MP Dual LED
Front camera: 8.0 MP + 8.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0 |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM Tray Slot, TF card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |
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BLUBOO S8+

Bluboo has brought a new smartphone called the Bluboo S8+. It has three color variant: black, Blue and Silver. It has a big bezel-less display with curved edges. It is current on performing flash sale with over 20% discount.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $149.99 |
Memory | 64 GB with expandable storage up to 256 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | MTK6750T Octa-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz |
OS | Android 7.0 |
Display | 6.0-inch Capacitive touchscreen with resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels |
Battery | 3600 mAh non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear camera: 3.0 MP + 16 MP
Front camera: 5.0 MP (SW – 8.0 MP) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |

Meiigoo new Note 8 is a 4G Phablet. It is unlocked for worldwide use. It supports app network frequencies. It has a sizeable bezel-less screen. The rear design is similar to Samsung Note phone. It comes in three color variant: Black, Blue, and Golden
Features and Specifications:
Price | $189.99 (Presale price) |
Memory | 64 GB, expandable up to 256 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | MediaTek MTK6750T, Octa-core processor, clocked at 1.5 GHz |
OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Display | 5.99-inch IPS display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels |
Battery | 3300 mAh Li-ion polymer Non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear camera: 13.0 MP + secondary camera for depth of field
Front camera: 5.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |
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KOOLNEE K1

The new Koolnee K1 comes with a stunning bezel-less curved display. There is no home button. You have the power and volume buttons on the side. The fingerprint sensor is on the back with the dual camera. It comes in three color variant: Black, Blue, and Golden.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $170.19 |
Memory | 64 GB, expandable up to 128 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | MediaTek MTK6750T Octa-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz |
OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Display | 6.01-inch capacitive touchscreen with resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels |
Battery | 3190 mAh, non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 16.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Front camera: 8.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |

Oukitel K6000 Plus is similar to its predecessor. It has a home button which also acts as a fingerprint sensor. The phone is unlocked for worldwide use. It supports all the Network; you can check out the exact frequency of the link provided. You have there color option: Black, Golden, and Grey.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $159.99 |
Memory | 64 GB with expandable memory up to 256 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | MediaTek MTK6750T, octa-core clocked at 1.5 GHz |
OS | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Display | 5.5- inch capacitive Full HD display (1920 x 1080) |
Battery | 6080 mAh Li-ion battery |
Camera | Rear camera: 16.0 MP AF with LED flash
Front camera: 8.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor, OTA, OTG |

ZTE has released yet another premium phone with a decent budget. The phone is unlocked for worldwide usage. It has a dual speaker, one at the top and other at the rear. The fingerprint scanner is at the rear. It is available in Golden and Grey color.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $265.65 |
Memory | 64 GB, expandable up to 128 GB |
RAM | 4 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, Quad-Core processor clocked at 2.15 GHz |
OS | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Display | 5.5-inch display with 2.5D Arc Screen with resolution 2560 x 1440 |
Battery | 3250 mAh Built-in battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 20.0 MP
Front Camera: 8.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor |
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XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 5A

Xiaomi has added a budget phone with a new Redmi series smartphone. The Note 5A has the traditional look of the previous Redmi note. It comes in Grey, Golden and Rose Gold color variation.
Features and Specifications:
Price | $173.70 |
Memory | 32 GB ROM with addition expandable memory up to 128 GB |
RAM | 3 GB |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Octa-core processor clocked at 1.4 GHz |
OS | MIUI 8 over Android 7.0 Nougat |
Display | 5.5-inch capacitive display with resolution of 1280 x 720 |
Battery | 3080 mAh Non-removable battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 13.0 MP
Front camera: 16.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor, IR |
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ULEFONE MIX 2

The last Chinese unlocked smartphone we have is by Ulefone Mix 2. This is an upgraded version of their previous device. It has its characterized glossy look. The rear camera is on the side while you have the fingerprint sensor in the middle. It comes in two color variants: Black and Blue
Features and Specifications:
Price | $108.95 |
Memory | 16 GB, expandable with micro SD card up to 128 GB |
RAM | 2 GB |
Processor | MediaTek MYK6737, the Quad-core processor, clocked at 1.3 GHz |
OS | Android 7.0 |
Display | 5.7-inch capacitive touchscreen with resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels |
Battery | 3300 mAh battery |
Camera | Rear Camera: 13.0 MP + 5.0 MP
Front camera: 8.0 MP |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
Ports | Dual Nano SIM tray, micro SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, micro USB |
Miscellaneous | Fingerprint sensor, OTG |
Conclusion:-
These are some of the most eye-catching phones that are must at the start of a new year, 2019. All the phones have come up with most of the features you see in Premium devices, and the more overall device is unlocked worldwide. If you liked any of the smartphones, you could use the link to go and order one for yourself. Do share this with others who are into buying budget phones but wants some premium features.
My Note 2 is getting so old and the new ones are just so expensive. I think I like the Doogee Mix 2 phablet. Its a good size and the price is good. The 64 gig storage is amazing and its an android (which I much prefer). Thanks for the extensive reviews.
My Pleasure:)
I like the fact that this phone are unlocked worldwide. How does the signal compare to phone from networks in the US? I will be looking to buy a phone in 2018. I will revisit your review before I buy. Thanks for the information.
Your welcome.