Oppo’s latest flagship smartphones are now available for purchase in China. The Find X9 and Find X9 Pro were unveiled last week. Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 SoC and run Android 16-based ColorOS 16. The base Find X9 starts at CNY 4,400 ($620) for the 12GB/256GB variant. It is also available in 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB options. The phone is sold in Red, Titanium, White, and Black colors. Oppo’s Find X9 comes with a 6.59-inch OLED LTPO display with 120Hz refresh rate and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. It gets a 7,025mAh battery with...
After unveiling the iQOO 15, vivo’s sub-brand is now turning its attention to the iQOO Neo11, which now has an official China launch date. The company first teased the phone last week. The iQOO Neo11 is set to debut in China on October 30, with sales beginning the same day. While details remain limited, iQOO has confirmed that the phone will feature a 7,500mAh battery and a 2K display. iQOO has also revealed the color options for the upcoming Neo11. The phone will launch in four variants, including one with a color-changing back panel. The Neo11 will also be...
After unveiling the iQOO 15, vivo’s sub-brand is now turning its attention to the iQOO Neo11, which now has an official China launch date. The company first teased the phone last week. The iQOO Neo11 is set to debut in China on October 30, with sales beginning the same day. While details remain limited, iQOO has confirmed that the phone will feature a 7,500mAh battery and a 2K display. iQOO has also revealed the color options for the upcoming Neo11. The phone will launch in four variants, including one with a color-changing back panel. The Neo11 will also be...
Huawei unveiled its latest flip foldable in China with the Nova Flip S. As the name implies, this model is quite similar to the Nova Flip, which launched in August last year but the S model introduces new colors and a revised pricing. Huawei nova Flip S colors You can pick up the nova Flip S in Feather Black, White, Azure Blue, Green, Soft Pink or Star Black colors. Huawei also lowered the starting price of the phone to CNY 3,388 ($475) for the 8/256GB trim. This makes the nova Flip S, one of the most affordable foldables in China. The phone is also equipped with...
Huawei unveiled its latest flip foldable in China with the Nova Flip S. As the name implies, this model is quite similar to the Nova Flip, which launched in August last year but the S model introduces new colors and a revised pricing. Huawei nova Flip S colors You can pick up the nova Flip S in Feather Black, White, Azure Blue, Green, Soft Pink or Star Black colors. Huawei also lowered the starting price of the phone to CNY 3,388 ($475) for the 8/256GB trim. This makes the nova Flip S, one of the most affordable foldables in China. The phone is also equipped with...
After confirming that the upcoming Redmi K90 series will introduce a new Pro Max variant, the Xiaomi subsidiary has now showcased the design of the K90 Pro Max. The company also revealed the phone’s launch date in China. The Redmi K90 Pro Max will debut in China on October 23. Redmi is also expected to unveil the standard K90 and the Watch 6 during the event. As per images shared by Redmi, the K90 Pro Max will feature a large rear camera module, similar to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. However, instead of a display inside the camera module, the phone appears to house a Bose-powered...
The thin and light Moto X70 Air is not the only new Motorola smartphone launched today, as it’s joined by a new variant of the Moto G100. Moto G100 key specs We say new since Motorola already used the moniker for the Moto G100 (2021) nearly four years ago but the new version comes with a few notable upgrades. The key one is the much larger battery, which comes in at 7,000 mAh and supports 30W charging. You also get a more recent, though still two-year-old Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset at the helm, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s a 6.72-inch IPS...
The China-exclusive Samsung W26 is now official as the Z Fold7’s distant cousin, and like previous W-series releases, it comes with some minor cosmetic changes and a more premium unboxing experience. Samsung also added satellite connectivity on the W26, which allows users in China to use the Tiantong satellite system for calling and messaging in areas without network connectivity. The only other hardware change is the 16GB RAM, which comes as standard on both the 512GB storage and 1TB storage models of the W26. Samsung W26 Samsung W26 is available in red and black...
This is not the first time the Trump administration has claimed it has reached a deal with China to sell TikTok to US investors. However, this time, China backs the claims or at least to some extent. According to Chinese sources, the two sides have reached a "basic framework consensus," which includes licensing the very successful algorithm and other intellectual property rights. If you read between the lines, that means the two sides haven't actually talked specifics, and once again, the September 17 deadline will likely be revised, so that all parties involved will finalize all...
The iPhone Air is now available for pre-order in over 60 countries. In China, however, eager buyers will have to wait, despite Apple’s earlier announcement that pre-orders would begin there today. According to The South China Morning Post, Apple is facing regulatory hurdles in China due to the iPhone Air being eSIM only. The publication reports that the company is working with the authorities in mainland China to resolve the issues. Apple has reportedly confirmed that all three major Chinese carriers are prepared to support eSIM on the iPhone Air, pending regulatory approval....