Not long ago, 7,000 mAh batteries were usually associated with big-screen devices like tablets. However, the latest trend in battery tech is the silicon-carbon chemistry, which enables batteries with higher energy density. The latest Oppo A6 Max smartphone features the latest battery technology on board, with its key highlight being the massive 7,000 mAh battery. Battery aside, the A6 Max employs a large 6.8-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and advertised 1,600 nits of peak brightness. The panel also works with wet hands, and it's protected by the in-house Crystal Shield...
Samsung and SK Hynix seem to be caught in a crossfire between the US-China trade war, as the two chip manufacturers are getting their licenses revoked by the US Commerce Department and won't be able to use new equipment in their Chinese factories. Samsung and SK Hynix both have chip manufacturing facilities in several countries, including China. The interesting bit about the Chinese factories, however, is the fact that Samsung, for example, produces legacy chips over there, leaving the production of high-end chips in South Korea and the US. The US is a key partner in the chip...
After teasing the vivo Y500 last week, the Chinese manufacturer has now officially confirmed its launch date in China and shared key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The Y500 seems to be a China-exclusive handset and succeeds the vivo Y300. The vivo Y500 is set to launch in China on September 1, featuring an 8,200 mAh battery, which is a big upgrade from the 6,000 mAh unit on its predecessor. vivo has also confirmed that the upcoming Y series smartphone will offer IP69+/IP69/IP68 ratings along with SGS Gold label five-star certification against drops and impacts. While...
After teasing the vivo Y500 last week, the Chinese manufacturer has now officially confirmed its launch date in China and shared key specifications of the upcoming smartphone. The Y500 seems to be a China-exclusive handset and succeeds the vivo Y300. The vivo Y500 is set to launch in China on September 1, featuring an 8,200 mAh battery, which is a big upgrade from the 6,000 mAh unit on its predecessor. vivo has also confirmed that the upcoming Y series smartphone will offer IP69+/IP69/IP68 ratings along with SGS Gold label five-star certification against drops and impacts. While...
The Redmi 15 5G is the latest addition to the company's budget-oriented number family. It is expected to go on sale in India on August 28. Pricing is set at INR 14,999 for the 6+128GB version, INR 15,999 for the 8+128GB version, and INR 16,999 for the 8+256GB version. We already have a unit in for review and hence can spill most of the details. The new development here is that Xiaomi is launching the Redmi 15 5G as the Redmi 15R in China. Since we are looking at a straight rebrand, the specs are the same. You are looking at a 6.9-inch, FHD+ LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and display...
The Note Pro series is among Xiaomi's best-selling lineups, and, like clockwork, a new generation is set to launch this month. Redmi General Manager, Wang Teng Thomas, confirmed on social media that the Redmi Note 15 Pro series will be unveiled in China this month. The company official did not reveal an exact launch date, but confirmed that the Note 15 Pro series will offer high-end quality. The lineup is expected to include the Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+. Wang also shared that the Redmi Note lineup has now been shipped to more than 100 countries and was the best-selling...
Canalys released its report on the Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter of 2025. The world's biggest smartphone ground showed a slight decline of 4% compared to Q2 of 2024 but is still en route to outperform the global smartphone market in 2025. Huawei was the largest smartphone vendor in the second quarter, shipping 12.2 million phones, which accounted for 18% of the market share. That's a 15% increase year-over-year. Huawei's HarmonyOS 5.0-powered Nova 14 series proved key in its Q2 success. Close in second was vivo with 11.8 million units shipped - a 17% share of the...
Honor's latest flagship foldable is now available outside of China. The Magic V5 made its way to Malaysia, where it arrives with a launch price of MYR 6,999, which is about $1,650. Magic V5 is also expected to make its way to Singapore tomorrow, followed by a wider release across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Honor Malaysia is taking pre-orders with MYR 3,500 worth of gifts, including a Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 9 Bluetooth speaker, additional device protection and a MYR 400 instant rebate on top of the existing trade-in program. Pre-orders are live until the first sale date -...
Alongside the freshly unveiled Reno 14F, Oppo also brought its Reno14 and Reno14 Pro outside of China. While Oppo usually changes some specs out on its international models, the global Reno14 and 14 Pro feature the same specs as when they were unveiled in China back in May. Oppo Reno14 Reno14 is built around a 6.59-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz) featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, an optical fingerprint scanner and a 50MP selfie camera. It features MediaTek’s Dimensity 8350 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery with 80W charging. The back houses a 50MP main shooter alongside a 50MP 3.5x...
RedMagic announced its flagship 10S Pro model in China. The prices for the phone start at 4,999 RMB and it is available starting today. The RedMagic 10S Pro runs on what the company calls Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Edition chipset. This is an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with slightly higher clocks on the Prime core. This is coupled with the RedCore R3 Pro dedicated gaming chip along with up to 24GB LPDDR5T memory and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro storage. Keeping the temperatures in check is what is known as the ICE-X Cooling System, which uses liquid metal and active...