Last updated: February 6 – Here is our ranking of the best Chinese smartphones under €500. Below you will find the most cost-effective models in terms of quality/price. Please note that, since these are products subject to promotions, prices and availability vary over time.
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The best Chinese smartphones under €500 for February 2026
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Redmi Note 15 Pro+
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ 5G serves as the flagship model of the new Xiaomi series, focusing on durability and battery life. The device features a reinforced chassis with IP69K certification, resistant to pressurized hot water and dust.
The display is a CrystalRes AMOLED 6.83″ (1.5K) with a peak brightness of 3,200 nits and Wet Touch 2.0 technology for use with wet hands.
- Display 53 ndash; AMOLED 6.83″ 1.5K 120 Hz
- Chipset ndash; Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Connectivity ndash; 5G
- RAM ndash; 12 GB
- Storage ndash; 512 GB
- Battery Andash; 6,500 mAh
- Charging ndash; 100W
- Cameras ndash; 200 + 8 + 2 MP with ultra-wide and macro / front 32 MP
- REVIEW
- €489.9
POCO F8 Pro
POCO F8 Pro is a high-end smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The glass-and-metal design gives the device a mature and solid look. The 6.59″ AMOLED display boasts 3,500 nits brightness and Wet Touch 2.0 for use with wet hands.
Performance is supported by LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.1 storage, excelling in gaming up to 120 FPS.
The camera system stands out with a 50 MP main sensor and a 50 MP telephoto with 2.5x zoom, while the battery life is provided by a 6,210 mAh battery with 100W fast charging and reverse charging.
- Display A 0;— OLED 6.59″ 1.5K 120 Hz
- Chipset A 0; Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Connectivity A 0; 5G
- RAM 3; 12 GB
- Storage 3; 256 GB
- Battery 3; 6,210 mAh
- Charging 3; 100W
- Cameras 3; 50 + 8 + 50 MP with ultrawide and tele / front 20 MP
- REVIEW
- €478
REDMAGIC 11 Air
REDMAGIC 11 Air is a gaming smartphone that pairs power with a futuristic aesthetic thanks to its transparent design with RGB lighting and a slim, ergonomic body. At its heart lies the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with the dedicated RedCore R4 chip and up to 16 GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance even in the most demanding titles.
A distinctive feature is the advanced ICE cooling system, which uses a 24,000 rpm turbo fan and a large vapor chamber. The 6.85″ AMOLED display delivers a notch-free full-screen experience thanks to the under-display camera; the main specs are rounded out by 520 Hz touch side triggers for precise control.
- Display A 3; AMOLED 6.85″ 1.5K 144 Hz
- Chipset A 3; Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Connectivity A 3; 5G
- RAM ; 12 GB
- Storage 3; 256 GB
- Battery ; 7,000 mAh
- Charging ; 120W
- Cameras ; 50 + 8 MP with ultrawide / front 16 MP, under the display
- €499
- €499
The month’s smartphones in comparison
| Redmi Note 15 Pro+ | POCO F8 Pro | REDMAGIC 11 Air |
| 5G | 5G | 5G |
| AMOLED 6.83″ 1.5K 120 Hz | OLED 6.59″ 1.5K 120 Hz | AMOLED 6.85″ 1.5K 144 Hz |
| Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 12/512 GB | 12/256 GB | 12/256 GB |
| 200 + 8 + 2 MP with ultra-wide e macro frontale 32 MP | 50 + 8 + 50 MP with ultra-wide e tele frontale 20 MP | 50 + 8 MP with ultra-wide frontale 16 MP |
| 6,500 mAh | 6,210 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| 100W | 100W | 120W |
| €489.9 | €478 | €499 |
| REVIEW | REVIEW |
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