The best Chinese smartphones under €500 | February 2026 ranking

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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Di seguito trovate la nostra selezione di smartphone cinesi dal prezzo contenuto, under €500If you don’t see the boxes correctly within our guide, try disabling AdBlock. Also note that on Amazon, in some cases there is the “Apply Coupon” option, which lets you save (only if there is an active promo on a given product).

Redmi Note 15 Pro+

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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
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