As smartphone industry innovation stagnates at major companies like Samsung and Apple, the rise of Chinese companies has received much attention.
Huawei Mate XT is the world's first tri-fold smartphone.
Consumers are increasingly interested in Chinese smartphones . It all comes do
wn to genuine excitement for Chinese brands like Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo - co
mpanies that are constantly innovating and developing new products, including foldable phones.
The innovation and diversity in products from Chinese brands are creating a new
wave in the smartphone industry, making them notable names in the eyes of consumers.
Meet all user needs
Chinese smartphone brands stand out for their ability to deliver great value through strong performance at a reasonable price. They u
nderstand the consumer desire for top-notch specifications without the high price tag.
Attractive prices are hard to ignore with Chinese smartphones.
Attractive prices are hard to ignore with Chinese smartphones.
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For example, the Xiaomi 14T Pro has a powerful processor, AMOLED dis
lay, premium build quality, and a Leica-designed camera system — all for just $550. For gamers, Xiaomi’s Poco F series, Infinix’s GT series, a
nd iQOO’s Neo series all offer powerful and specialized options. Meanwhile, Vivo and Xiaomi also offer devices like the Vivo X200 Pro and X
iaomi 14 Ultra, which are both considered “pocket studios” with advanced camera systems.
Ready for technological innovation
Chinese brands are not just about specs, they are also known for their willingness to experiment and adopt new technology. They are
often the first to introduce new features, keeping their products fresh and innovative.
Huawei Mate XT is the world's first tri-fold smartphone.
Once a niche market, foldable smartphones are now seeing a surge in popularity from Chinese companies. The OnePlus Open has been hailed as the best foldable phone on the market t
hanks to its slim design and innovative software features. Huawei has also launched the world’s first tri-fold phone, while Samsung is st
ill working on improving its product and Apple has been relatively quiet.
Fast charging technology is also a growing area. Brands like Xiaomi and Realme are pushing the charging speeds to help users fully charge their phones in just a few minutes. For example, Realme’s 240W fast charging on the GT Neo 5 can charge from 0 to 100% in just 10 minutes, while Apple still maintains a maximum charging speed of 30W for its nearly 30 million VND iPhone.
Continuously improving camera technology
Photography has long been a strong point for Apple to dominate the smartphone market, with the iPhone famous for its excellent photography capabilities. However, the landscape has changed as Chinese brands, especially Huawei, Xiaomi, and Vivo, are making significant strides in camera technology. For example, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has surpassed the iPhone 16 Pro Max in DxOMark's camera test. These brands not only achieve comparable performance to Apple, but also outperform it in some cases.
Chinese smartphones are increasingly prominent in terms of cameras.
Chinese smartphones are increasingly prominent in terms of cameras.
A key factor driving this growth is strategic partnerships with renowned camera manufacturers. Unlike many other brands that rely solely on in-house technology, Chinese brands have partnered with industry giants like Leica and Hasselblad. These relationships allow them to leverage cutting-edge optical technology and image processing techniques, resulting in superior image quality. For example, Vivo’s collaboration with Zeiss and Xiaomi’s collaboration with Leica have resulted in products like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which has a dedicated camera setup for professional photography.
As the competition intensifies, it will be interesting to see how Apple responds and whether it can maintain its lead in smartphone photography.
