While brands like Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo often steal the spotlight, the Chinese smartphone market is truly a hotbed of innovation.
Many Chinese manufacturers have launched attractive but little-known high-end smartphones , leading to sluggish sales. In fact, they are not bad products, because they not only have impressive specifications but also unique features and competitive prices.
Nubia Z70 Ultra
This is one of the standout products with a focus on photography and performance. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, the device can provide up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, making it a performance beast. The 6.85-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits on the product also offers a great visual experience.
Nubia Z70 Ultra has powerful configuration.
In terms of camera power, the Nubia Z70 Ultra has a triple rear camera system, including a 50 MP Sony IMX906 main camera with variable aperture (f/1.59-f/4.0), a 50 MP ultra-wide camera capable of close-up shots, and a 64 MP periscope telephoto camera. The 16 MP front camera is improved and placed under the screen to maintain a seamless design.
Nebula AIOS is Android based with many built-in AI features.
In addition to powerful hardware, Nubia has also integrated AI features into its Nebula AIOS operating system, including AI Translate for real-time multilingual communication. The device is also IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water resistance for added durability. With a 6,150 mAh battery and 80W fast charging, the Nubia Z70 Ultra ensures long-lasting performance. While global availability may be limited, the Nubia Z70 Ultra is still a compelling option for those looking for a flagship phone.
Meizu 21 Pro
The device impresses with its sleek, flat design, premium materials like Meizu Titan Glass 2.0, and IP68 certification. The 6.79-inch LTPO 2K+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 21:9 aspect ratio, and 1,250 nits peak brightness offers a sharp and vivid viewing experience.
Camera system on the back of Meizu 21 Pro.
The Meizu 21 Pro's camera system includes a 50 MP main camera with OIS and EIS technology, a 13 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10 MP optical telephoto camera. Although not as outstanding as Nubia's camera system, the product is still capable of meeting daily photography needs. The device is also equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner with heart rate detection function.
The device comes with a powerful configuration with Flyme OS interface based on Android 14.
In terms of performance, the Meizu 21 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, up to 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal memory for outstanding performance. The 5,050 mAh battery supports 80W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging, along with many flexible charging options. The device runs on Flyme OS based on Android 14 platform to provide a customized user experience with AI-powered features.