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The two hot features today are the infinity screen and the dual camera. Although it is the top manufacturers that have made these two features fashionable, others have quickly adopted it. There are many Chinese manufacturers that have taken these two concepts and have taken them to cheaper terminals. In fact, almost all phones this year follow a similar style. So we wanted to collect 5 Chinese mobiles that without reaching 300 euros include a double camera on the back. But not only that, most of them offer a great screen and a very interesting technical equipment. We have focused on somewhat less known brands, leaving aside some such as Honor or Huawei. Let's see them!
Xiaomi Mi A1
There are many who consider the Xiaomi Mi A1 the king of the mid-range this year. The Chinese manufacturer has struck a perfect balance between price and features. In addition to its metallic design, we have a 5.5-inch screen with Full HD resolution.
Inside we have a Snapdragon 625 processor, which is accompanied by 4 GB of RAM. For storage we will have 64 GB internal. In addition, at the rear, we also have a fingerprint reader.
Also in the back we have a double camera. Specifically, it includes, on the one hand, a 12 megapixel wide-angle sensor with 1.25 µm pixels and f / 2.2 aperture. On the other hand, a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor and f / 2.6 aperture.
On the front it includes a 5 megapixel sensor with 1.12 µm pixels and f / 2.0 aperture. Of course, the usual beauty mode is not lacking, with up to 36 different modes. As for the video, it is capable of recording video with 4K resolution at 30 fps.
Lastly, the Xiaomi Mi A1 includes a 3,080 mAh battery. To charge it a USB Type-C connector is used. In addition, the Mi A1 has 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.
The Xiaomi Mi A1 is available in black, gold and pink with a price of 230 euros.
Doogee mix 2
The Doogee Mix 2 is another clear example of what Chinese manufacturers can offer us. Its design mixes a metal frame with a shiny glass back. In the front we have a screen without frames 5,99 inch FHD + resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. In keeping with fashion, the display offers an 18: 9 aspect ratio.
Inside the Doogee Mix 2 we have a Helio P25 processor. This is accompanied by 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. And if we still don't have enough, we can expand it with a microSD card of up to 256 GB.
In terms of autonomy, we have a 4,060 milliamp battery. The battery is charged through a USB-C port, very unusual in a terminal of this price. The fingerprint reader is located at the rear, under the double camera.
A main camera that has a double sensor. On the one hand we have a 16 megapixel sensor and, on the other hand, a 13 megapixel sensor, both with f / 2.0 aperture. This combination allows for 2x optical zoom and the desired bokeh effect. In addition, the camera is capable of recording video in 1080p resolution and is equipped with an LED flash.
Also in the front we have a double sensor. Specifically, two 8 megapixel sensors, one of them wide angle of 130 degrees.
The Doogee Mix 2 has a launch offer price of just under 200 euros to change. However, its official price after the promotion will be 260 euros.
Leagoo S8
The Leagoo S8 is another of those terminals that bases its design on the Samsung Galaxy S8. Thus, it has a metal frame and a shiny glass back. Back where we have the fingerprint reader. The terminal is available in black and in a nice blue color.
But, without a doubt, the great protagonist of the design is the screen. The Leagoo S8 equips a 5.72-inch panel manufactured by Sharp. This panel has a resolution of 1,440 x 720 pixels. The screen has a 1,500: 1 contrast and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Inside the Leagoo S8 we have a Mediatek MT6750 processor with eight 1.5 GHz cores. Accompanying this chip we have 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
As for the photographic section, the Leagoo S8 has up to four cameras. At the rear we have a dual camera with 13 megapixel Sony sensor, which is accompanied by another 2 - megapixel sensor. The aperture is f / 2.0 and both sensors also use 1.12 µm pixels.
On the front we also have a double camera. Namely an 8 megapixel sensor and a 2 megapixel sensor. The aperture is also f / 2.0 and both sensors use 1.12 µm pixels.
Finally, it has a 2,940 milliamp battery. The Leagoo S8 is for sale with a price of 120 euros.
Homtom S9 Plus
Something different is the design of the Homtom S9 Plus, although we maintain the basic characteristics. We have a design that mixes shiny glass with metal. This model opts for a somewhat thicker lower frame to house the fingerprint reader.
It also offers a large screen, with 5.99 inches, although with a somewhat low resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Inside the Homtom S9 Plus we have an MTK6750T processor with eight 1.5 GHz cores. Accompanying this chip we have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
The photographic section is handled by a dual camera system with a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor. The main sensor offers an f / 2.0 aperture and is accompanied by an LED flash.
On the front we have a camera with a 13 megapixel sensor. We also have a battery of no less than 4,050 milliamps.
We can get the Homtom S9 Plus with a price of about 160 euros.
UMIDIGI S2
And we finish this small selection with the UMIDIGI S2, a mobile with a beautiful design and a great battery. This terminal has a design that reminds us quite of the OnePlus 5T, with really narrow front frames. Its back includes the fingerprint reader and an all-metal chassis. It is also available in black and a striking red color.
But if you like big screens, fear not, because this terminal will not disappoint you. The UMIDIGI S2 has a 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 720 pixels. Its body-to-screen ratio is no less than 90%.
Inside we have a Helio P20 processor with a Mali-T880 MP2 GPU at 900MHz. Accompanying this chip we have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.
As for the photographic section, in the back we have a 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor with f / 2.0 aperture. This is accompanied by another 5 megapixel sensor. Simpler is the front camera, with only 5 megapixels.
Finally, the UMIDIGI S2 equips a huge 5,100 milliamp battery. This is charged, despite its low price, through a USB Type-C connector.
We can get the UMIDIGI S2 with a price of 200 euros.
