China's Cheapest Smartphone... Pass or Fail? (+ Drop Test!)
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- I have recently become a massive fan of @Mrwhosetheboss, an awesome tech reviewer here on RUclips who sometimes likes to buy super #cheap #smartphones from #China to test them out.
Usually, Mrwhosetheboss makes his purchases on Wish.com, but for this video, I went on China's three major e-commerce platforms (JD.com, Taobao, and Pinduoduo) to seek out the cheapest smartphone I could find.
The package arrived literally within 18 hours of placing the order... and this video is all about finding out what $25US can buy you in a smartphone in China.
This video was inspired by @Mrwhosetheboss, although unfortunately, I don't have quite as nice a sounding accent as he does. But, if you found this video interesting, make sure you check out his channel because he makes some really creative videos.
Also - I would just like to point out that China has really come a long way in terms of production quality. When you watch the video, you'll find out what I mean.
If you want to follow me elsewhere, feel free to:
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Thanks for watching, and I wish you a very Happy Chinse New Year!
Some background information on Chinese smartphones:
China's smartphone industry, over the years, has witnessed its fair share of failures along with the speedy rise of companies like #Huawei and #Xiaomi as the smartphone market booms in the country. Some of the failures over the years include Gionee, a Shenzhen-based manufacturer that was among the first Chinese firms to break into the lucrative Indian market; however, it went bust. There was also Vsun, a Chinese contract manufacturer that laid off all of its employees on the same day it filed for bankruptcy. Small players have been squeezed even tighter amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in Chinese phone-makers refocusing their efforts back to their home market, according to industry analysts - hence the reemergence of the super-cheap, affordable phone, and also high-end models that suit Chinese tastes.
But the rapid emergence of China's phone-makers on the global stage underscores the country's rising technological prowess. It comes as Beijing seeks to catch up and eventually overtake the US as the global technological leader across 10 high-tech sectors, including robotics, semiconductors, and even electric vehicles, as part of an ambitious master plan known as Made in China 2025.
It's this very plan that has fueled the costly trade war between Washington and Beijing, however, meaning many consumers in the United States are not familiar with many of China's most popular smartphone brands. Despite the troubles, China is leading the world in terms of developing 5G technologies.
Still, some Chinese phone-makers are poised to gain market share from Apple and Samsung despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has ravaged the global economy and disrupted supply chains, according to a number of reports.
Ah appreciate the shoutout - Great vid!
Noice
wow nice to see you here
I just found out what it feels like to wake up and discover that your favorite RUclipsr has left a comment on one of your videos. I'm trying to stay composed, but on the inside, I'm *jumping up and down excitedly like I'm on a jumping castle and it's my birthday*. Thank you for the comment!
@@Hazza_Harding I could not beleive i came cross ur both at here.
Wow, 25 dollars with front andback cameras?
#NotSponsored! Drop test starts at the 40-minute mark!
Hey everyone, Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快樂！
Just wanted to let you know that this package arrived within 18 hours of placing the order - so a HUGE thumbs-up for the couriers here in China. Shipping is super-fast here, especially when you consider that shipping costs are included in the price of the phone itself! This is the longest video I have ever posted. If you enjoyed it, let me know, and I'll make more videos like this in the future.
All the best for the Year of the Ox!
For $25, I can't even get a decent meal today over here. So, a smart phone of this quality is incredible.
I agree - I can't believe that you can buy a phone of this quality for such a low price! I was definitely surprised!
@@Hazza_Harding Where can we buy it? I´m from Germany and for such a price you can´t do anything wrong to give it a try.
I highly appreciate the phone producer to make an affordable phone available for low end customer. This is very important for the society.
I agree - $25 is definitely within a lot of people's budgets, and it enables them to access the internet and connect with people. I think they did a great job making a decent phone for an incredibly low price
@@Hazza_Harding thanks for your great video as it reveals great thoughts behind it.
@@freethinker8924 The pleasure was all mine!
A lot of people in developing countries are going to be very happy.
Yeah - I am sure this phone would be popular in many parts of the world!
For sure it could be a hit in many countries, but probably not in the western world. In many of the poor countries it would still be most of a month earnings.
This phone fit for many poor people especially in Africa. Awesome.
But India will boycott this phone. They can stick to iPhone.
Yeah - this phone is great for people that need to access the Internet but may be slightly restricted in terms of finances. Thanks for watching, and for commenting!
@@soonhenglim7986 A nation 2 big baby steps forward then One giant step backward for the last 200 yrs, even with 1.3 bil and up in the next century... Going nowhere.
However, Africa is a wise decision to be associate with even they are ultra poor. The infrastructure will simply leap forward as per China trade relation, will prosper within next few decades. Few of the Africa nation already started thier 5G network from zero. A less than $50 phone with 5G tech? Hard to imagine but a reality.
The cheapest children smart phones I ever seem in Australia post office was 22 dollars (50% discount). So I am happy to know that there is a phone for every group of people EVERYWHERE
Wow - That is kinda cool! Did you manage to get a photo of it? I would be interested in seeing how it works!
Thank you for all the amazing videos, a recent survey in England revealed you are one of the most amazing people on this planet.
Glad you like them! By the way, you are too kind with all of the sweet comments
@@Hazza_Harding Our colleagues and friends in Australia informed us that across Australia, the word on the street is that you deserve to appear on the new banknotes and your story should be in every textbook to inspire all future generations.
@@compassion3000 I truly appreciate the kind words, but I find that extremely hard to believe!
@@Hazza_Harding The heartfelt messages from various communities and fans, which we passed on, can be easily verified as 100% correct when you visit Britain this summer/autumn and talk to the many communities who adore you, they will quickly confirm that in their hearts and minds, the sun rise and set on you and they all want you to take over when the Queen of England retires.
Made in China meets people of different classes and different needs👍Very convenient and free choice...Awesome😄 Wish you a healthy and happy New Year🎉🥂
I wish you a healthy and happy New Year also!
Quick technical suggestion - only use the audio from one of the cameras. If you are using FCPX (as you are an Apple user) it is very easy to do. PS I came to your channel from Matt Galat.
Hey mate, thanks for the tip! This is the first time that I have made a video using two cameras at once (and two audio sources) so I am definitely still learning. I will keep that in mind for next time. Appreciate the feedback!
@@Hazza_Harding happy to help - if you would to contact me feel free to email youtube@moiraobrien.com
considering that it is only $25, i would give it a 10/10. i dropped my Samsung, from about the same height, 3 years ago and the screen broke !!! so I would say $25 is a fantastic deal. happy Chinese new year, love from canada.
I would say the same! Happy Chinese New Year to you too, love from Guangzhou!
For budget people. Or for those who are basic & first time user or for older generation who only need to make call.
Yep - for that, it definitely serves the purpose!
Love your little dog laying behind you and listening attentive to what's going on and your phone is a bargain.
Yeah - she is an amazing dog. Very loyal, and very affectionate - but sometimes a little too protective
I have a Mini Pinscher so I know exactly what you mean.
Happy Chinese New Year to all over the world.
Amazing video Hazza bro. Keep it up.
Really appreciate your hardwork.
Lots of love from India 🙏...
Thanks, mate. Happy Chinese New Year to you too! I hope all is well with you in India!
@@Hazza_Harding . Yes brother.
All is well.
Good to see Australia quickly recover from coronavirus.
Am I right.
@@nileshbhattacharya2526 Yes mate, Australia is doing pretty well containing the coronavirus. I am blessed to know that my family and friends are safe while I am so far away from them
I got a lot of good laughs out of this vlog :) But I gasped when the phone 'split' on the 2nd drop (I don't like breaking or wasting things even if they are as cheap as $25 either). Amazing how it still worked after that! China's tech really is improving rapidly.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah - I was a bit worried when it all came apart on the second drop, but the fact that it survived really speaks volumes!
You are a very sweet person. Very gentle. Thank you and happy niu year!
Thank you! You too! Happy "Niu" Year!
US$25 phone is amazingly cheap 😅
Yeah - it is almost unbelievable!
now you can sell it for 30 dollars.
Even after I've dropped it twice? haha
@@Hazza_Harding OH YES. haha
"gong xi fa chai xien Nien khuai le" hazza wish you and you all family always happy and healthy 🙏🙏🙏 btw great review love that 👍
Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too! I wish you and your family health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Ox. By the way, thanks for the positive feedback - highly appreciated!
Great Vlog, so patient of you many would've gave up after 10 minutes of loading. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year to you too - wishing you all the best for the Year of the Ox! Thanks for watching
Grandpas grandmas would love them~ Cheap and has all the basic functions, a smart phone, and if damaged just buy another one! Quite enough for elderly ppl.
Please next introduce some of Huawei mobile and its innovative technology quality.
We love to hear from you.
Sure - if I get a chance in the future, I would love to try out one of their phones!
Happy New Year. Feels like family.
Happy New Year to you too! We are one big family!
Such phones are specifically designed for third world countries, especially African countries. They removed a lot of fancy features, but increased battery life and system stability. At the same time, they use more components that can be replaced in order to save costs and reduce the complexity of maintenance. This allows these phones to be used for basic communication and entertainment while being more durable and longstanding.
Yeah - considering the price, this is definitely a very durable phone! I was surprised!
Happy new year Mate. You speak very clearly English. much much cleaner than my partner (OZ guy ) 😂😂 he mumbles.
Happy New Year to you too! Say G'day to your partner for me!
Wow, $25 only?! Nothing much I can get in Toronto these days!
Have a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Ox! 💙💜💖❤️️🧡💛💚
we could get some cheap eats.... XD
@@AmelieZh Hahaha, yes, two orders of the Double Big Mac Extra Value Meal, or one order of the Pork Tenderloin Katsu Curry! 😆😅😝
@@wangchirong 大排档的盒饭！！
@@AmelieZh 對呃, 我已經許多年沒有去吃大排檔啦, 經你一提, 突然好想吃啊~~~!
Same to you - have an amazing Year of the Ox!
I think next you might consider reviewing unitree robot, the way they dance at the spring gala is impressive
A robot? That sounds pretty expensive... lol
@@Hazza_Harding but it's significant, Boston Dynamics failed to compete with Unitree because they make cool youtube videos instead of pushing it to the mass consumers.
After 2.00 for the packaging and and 1.00 for the screen protector, this is a 22 dollars phone. lol.
So true - I have no idea how they manage to make it for this price!
@@Hazza_Harding like it or not, Chinese manufacturer can make anything tailored to your budget.
@@wongmee That is so true
Oh ya 25 bucks what do you expect?
Exactly - maybe I was a little bit too critical, but at the end of the day, I was impressed by how many functions they were able to include for such a low price
新春快乐！
新春快樂！
Nice vid, and happy new year Hazza!
Thanks! You too!
Meiling is so cute!! would love to adopt her..:)
Sorry, she's already taken! haha!
@@Hazza_Harding haha!
Happy new year! ❤️❤️
Same to you!
I think besides the electronics, there are other cheap stuffs such as transformers,lol
Transformers? I would love to get my hands on an actual transformer, lol!
新年快乐🎊恭喜发财🧧愿你在中国平安喜乐😊（今天用Mrs.H的wx发过语音的小粉丝，简直又惊喜又惊奇！）
新年快樂！不好意思，我今天起來有點晚，沒來得及回覆您對信息！祝您牛年事事順利，萬事如意！
happy new year💪
Happy New Year to you too!
Hope you can test the cheapest Xiaomi cellphone you can buy. 🙏
That sounds like a great idea - do you have a link for that?
@@Hazza_Harding Sorry do not have the link 🙏
@@amsetiawan7230 No worries, I'll do a little search
Very interesting. Just check Ali Express, they carry DOOV phones, so it can be bought in N American. As expected, the price inside China is a lot less for the most basic phone. It is certainly one way to enable every Chinese to have affordable phone access to use China's digital currency. Digital currency is one tool among many to take away US$ supremacy as the reserve currency, when commerce can be transacted between two parties without ever using US$ or the SWIFT system.
Those cheap phones are usually a pain to use. This one still seems better compared to the fake huawei tablet I bought i Shanghai some years ago.
Yeah - this phone was actually usable... and it was much cheaper than all of the phones that were trying to emulate the Huawei or Samsung flagship phones!
Well still works after it total itself, pretty impressive. Thank mate
No problem 👍
Really no bad, how do they still make money?
Honestly, I have no idea!!
I think even iPhones' cost of production could be around 100 usd or 200 usd, just the brand name that allows the phone price to increase.
@@hs5944 Hmm... I would need to look into that, but with the components that Apple is now using, I think that the production costs of their devices have also increased. I still love my Apple phone - but this cheap phone really surprised me! Although, I would need to use it for an extended period of time before I could vouch for its durability
I would be happy to get this as a spare phone. I have a very slow Samsung A10e ($100)spare phone. It is slow, no dual sim, no sd card slot.
Can I mail order outside China?
You know what, I am actually considering keeping this as a spare phone... because it is not terrible to use, and if I am ever in a pinch, I am sure that it would save me! Although, I still have my iPhone X to fall back on which is still very usable.
Happy Chinese New Year! It might win the cheapest smartphone award, :)
That is true, and it probably should!!
Happy Luner New Year, Hazza!
Happy Lunar New Year to you too!! All the best!
Be a great valentines day gift if you need to get rid of her. Put it in the iPhone 12 box for a real angry reaction and have your song as the ring tone. For some reason this review, you and the dog reminded me of Argos cartoon connection. Happy new cow,
That is a really creative way to break up with someone, although I don't think I could bring myself to ever do something like that... I would feel way too bad!
This would be considered a decent mid-range Android phone seven or eight years ago. It's just a very old model, but the workmanship is okay.😊
Agree - the build-quality of the phone is definitely okay
Useful phone when travelling overseas esp. with the dual sim card function.
I agree! Also, it's not a big deal if it gets lost or stolen!
Forgot to ask, how's the battery ?
I didn't test the battery - it came with about 75% charge... and it hardly dropped throughout filming, so I guess that this phone has a pretty long battery life! That is something I should have covered - thanks for reminding me! I will keep it in mind for future videos if I do something similar!
The battery is long life. I use xiaomi and redmi. But for both battery long last. For example I used to watch film or movie using redmi, for 1-2 % battery I can use for 45 minutes movie.
@@accsum6630 Yeah - for the Chinese smartphones that I have used, I have found that the battery life is crazy long. Especially for the low-cost options. I once used a Xiaomi phone as a backup phone, and sometimes I only had to charge it twice per week.
The US might also want to produce low cost products or make available (import) similar product to give option for its less affordable community.
People should buy high end product because they can afford to pay, not because they have no option.
That is true - and also, I think people should get into the habit of only buying the things that they can afford. If you need to take out a loan to buy a phone, I think that is taking it one step too far
Happy the year of ox！
btw, Is your finger broken？
Hey - yeah, it is a minor fracture... but should be good as gold really soon!
Happy Year of the Ox to you too!
The sound is not great, the bezels are thick but I guess all those come with the $25 price tag. I hope you try more gadgets in the future.
Yeah - I definitely want to try more Chinese-made gadgets in the future!
LOL... Hazza great attempt. I think you should stick to ur normal vlog and leave the phone reviews to Mrwhosetheboss.
Yeah - I think so! He definitely does a much better job than I do!
😁
新年快乐 😀 恭喜发财 💰
万事如意 🎉 长寿健康 🔥
龙马精神 🐴 一帆风顺 ⛵
年年有余 🐟 三阳开泰 ䷊
吉祥亨通 👍 利涉大川 🌅
积善之家 🥣 必有余庆 🈵
新年快樂！萬事如意！
Your living room is very nice and cozy
Thank you! I try to make it as cozy as possible - it is nice to come home to a comfortable space at night after work and just veg out
Happy New Year of the Ox !
Same to you! All the best for the New Year!
What a coincidence.... I recently found MrWhosetheBoss as I'm currently searching for a new phone. Yes upgrading from a Galaxy S5 of yesteryear. Its become too slow for my apps to work.
Mrwhosetheboss is awesome!!!
@@Hazza_Harding I know. LOL
S5?.. mine died ages ago.
@@AmelieZh Unfortunately that is the main reason why I haven't made the jump over the Android team yet... My iPhones have been pretty reliable over the years!
@@Hazza_Harding yap. I'm also an Apple fan. Might try a Huawei sometimes.
I just bought a wireless Apple earbuds for my wife for Valentines, it cost $179.99 plus taxes=$203.39 Canadian dollars. Maybe I should’ve waited till next year, for we are coming to China after the pandemic is over.
Wow - there are actually some really good wireless headphones available here... and they cost the same (except, its RMB not $). Hopefully the pandemic can be over ASAP
Amazing..
Thank you! Cheers!
You mention quality stuff is made in china aswell,
Ever read the print on the back of a iphone or alot of apple products
Designed in California
Assembled in China
Considering your a apple fan i would of thought you'd use that as a example instead of the watch, but us android lovers would go to town on you so fair play
I agree their is some rubbish that comes out of China but most of the high end tech is either made in china or built using components made in china aswell,
People either dont realise or acknowledge it,
Thanks for making the vid buddy
No worries - appreciate the comment!
I was wondering if I could watch RUclips or others ( like listening to radio or serve as MP 4/5)with that cheap smartphone
Hmm... I will check it out and see if I can make that happen!
Some advice done buy fashion brand watches probably even smart
Yeah - that is why i chose the smart watch that I did - I just think it looks more like a traditional watch, and I mainly just care about notifications and my step count
You never take off the protective film before taking your photo? Try taking the photo again with it removed.
Good advice - If I do another video like this in the future, I will keep that in mind!
Good exercise .. Good luck
Thanks for visiting
Hazza you made a really good point on another VID. How is it that you can run a youtube channel from China when youtube is banned in China? How did you manage to get that privelege over and above all the other Chinese that are forbidden from viewing or using the platform?
Hi - which point are you referring to? By the way, there are many, many Chinese people that use RUclips. You might not see them in your recommendations, but there are a lot of Chinese language videos on here, and a lot of Chinese people leaving comments on those
@@Hazza_Harding Is RUclips banned in the land of China or isnt it Hazza?
@@wouldlovemyownname you are twisting his words aren't you. Yes, it's banned but it doesn't mean it's inaccessible. I can why you would word it that way, though. Lol. So amateur
I used to be an iPhone ipod user. My dad always laughed me with battery runout and poor picture taking when we need to take photo during travelling. l not even better than his, I changed to huawei for better battery and camera 2019
Yeah - I really want to get a good Huawei phone... I'll probably keep my iPhone as my main phone, and use the Huawei just for its camera!
好家伙，比一些功能机还便宜
對啊！性價比確實很高喔
美玲在沙发上养神，好怯意😁
哈哈 美玲很乖
12:32, 好人一生平安 God bless you. 😍
Thanks for the love and support, 也祝您幸福！
The chip of the phone already costs 26 dollars, I will buy it and sell the chip
Hmmm... maybe I could make a $1 profit from this phone!
Can this phone use elsewhere other than China ?
Yeah - it runs on an android system, but it costs $2 extra for a version that works on all networks
哈哈哈居然是在拼多多买的
對啊！我找了很久，最便宜的智能手機就在拼多多上
I use them.😁
祝福你新年快乐，身体健康，生活愉快，心想事成，一帆风顺，
牛年牛氣沖天！
1G RAM is too limited to run apps well, that the bottleneck.
I agree - but for $25, you can't ask for too much, right?
Wow, you have a pet raccoon?
She definitely needs a haircut!
我看你视频的tittle 就知道 这么便宜的机器 肯定是老年人用的， 结果0:55 果然是老人机 哈哈哈 笑死我了
这种机器的特点是 声音大
哈哈 ～ 看到40分鐘左右還有更多驚喜 哈哈
iphone 12 pro max is more than AUS $2000, no? More expensive than MacBook Air.
I am not sure - I bought mine in China, and I know the prices here are slightly higher than they are in Australia. But when you put it like that, it's actually true... You can buy Mac laptops that are cheaper than some of their iPhones. Interesting point!
新年快乐！"Two Women in Bikinis, obviously that was a very attractive advertisment" Hahahahah! Obviously I think you just lost a legion of your female fans! hahahhahahahha!
Can you try the Cheapest Waterproof Sports Camera and see how it goes? Lol!
I apologize to all of my female fans (if I had any, to begin with) haha
@@jasonleong6791 Sounds good - do you have a link?
我建议你再开箱个老人机，那个更便宜和结实。
好主意！
新年快乐，你买的这款是傻瓜机，专门为老人设计的，没有花里胡哨的AP，简单明了。
新年快樂！ 哈哈，這款是傻瓜機嗎？那很適合我呀！哈哈哈
Sounds like they are making a loss on these or its a scam. Crazy price.
I am not sure how it could be a scam - perhaps they mass-produced them in 2019, and still have some left but need to sell them as quickly as possible before they are totally superseded - just a guess, though.
@@Hazza_Harding Here in Sg, some phones are listed for unbelieveable prices online. Shoppers are usually aware that some maybe scams, eg either the product dont get delivered, or the final product has stripped down features than what listed.
Or u could be right that they are trying to clear old models stock.
Cheap phone is a good phone
Yeah - expensive doesn't always mean awesome!
Watt's the name of this smartphone?
It says Doov V31 on the box :)
Lots of Apple Boxes
Yeah - I like to keep all of the boxes for most of the things I buy, just in case I need to sell them one day in the future
手指受伤了
對啊，兩週前去打半球🏏️了... 不小心就受傷了
i$10000000000000
Stopped watching when you had to read the box of your iPhone to see what you were using!!!!!
Hahaha!! I am just an average consumer... I'm not really a tech expert
the longest video so far!
Yeah - I rambled on a bit, didn't I?
My phone case costs more than that
Wow- you must have a nice phone case!
@@Hazza_Harding Not really, but phones in US cost over $900 and forget about iPhones, so $30 case is normal unfortunately
@@cz5978 yeah... for my iPhone, I bought an Apple case which was ridiculously expensive... but in China, you can find a lot of good cases for between $2 and $10 with all different designs and patterns
for $25, it's not bad at all. LOL
Yeah, $25 is an incredible price. Not the best phone in the world, but you have to put things into perspective, right?
I don't like apple phones I think there's better out there. The apple watch is nice but there other products no.
I just can't give up my Apple love affair... I am in too deep!
这是要转行带货了吗XD
哈哈哈 也不是 事因為我是Mr的粉絲，所以也想嘗試做這樣的視頻
Android is better than apple
could I send you money for 10 to ship here to West Africa ? At that price we could do some good business ! test 10 then buy 1000.....
Haha, unfortunately, I’m not that great at doing business...