dark mode

Chinese Tech

Tags

Restrict articles to display by their associated tags. Articles can have multiple tags and can be further restricted with the "and" or "or" search relation.

Ticker

Search

Search by article title:

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

84% Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Smartphone Review

Maximum display diagonal. The 6.9-inch Xiaomi Mi Max 3 offers even more display area to users than its predecessor, and the hardware has also been slightly updated. We clarify in our review what buyers of this Chinese import version can expect for a price of about 250 Euros (~$288; currently $250 to import to the US).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.90" | 221 g

Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2018 20:25

Lenovo S5 Pro Android smartphone with dual camera setup with 2X optical zoom (Source: Android Authority)

Lenovo S5 Pro debuts in China, dual camera with 2X optical zoom in tow

With a 6.2-inch full HD+ display and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the Lenovo S5 Pro also brings two dual camera setups (one on each side) in the sub-US$200 price range, something that no major brand managed to do so far. S...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Oct 2018 19:56

The Honor Magic 2. (Source: Weibo)

Honor Magic 2 spotted on Chinese web without visible fingerprint scanner

The Honor Magic 2 is likely to be released soon. It has been slated to come with an OPPO Find X-like sliding mechanism to hide its front-facing sensors behind a notch-free screen. Recent leaks and teasers from Weibo and TENAA indi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Oct 2018 13:21

Huawei and Oppo devices caught cheating in benchmarks, 3DMark promptly delists them (Source: 3DMark)

Huawei and Oppo devices caught cheating in benchmarks, 3DMark promptly delists them

In-house tests by 3DMark show Oppo falsifying performance scores for its latest Find X flagship smartphone and more. The news further damages the reputations of Chinese smartphone OEMs at a time when the U.S. government is already...

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2018 20:56

OnePlus appears to be squarely in Apple's crosshairs these days. (Source: GadgetsNow)

OnePlus has changed the 6T's launch date - because of Apple

OnePlus had announced some time ago that its next product launch would take place in New York on October 30th. However, Apple has just taken that same date to release the new Macs and iPad Pro. The Chinese company has responded by...

Deirdre O Donnell, 20 Oct 2018 13:51

Huawei CEO Richard Yu confirms foldable 5G phone in the works October 2018 interview

Huawei confirms to be working on a 5G foldable phone, release date still unknown

During the Mate 20 Pro launch event, Huawei's CEO was asked about foldable handsets. Richard Yu confirmed that the company is working on foldable phones, also adding that these handsets feature 5G connectivity. Sadly, he did not r...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2018 14:22

Vertu Aster P back cover, Vertu is back from bankruptcy October 2018 (Source: Android Central)

Vertu returns with the US$5,000 Aster P luxury smartphone

The brand once owned by Nokia is back with the Vertu Aster P, a luxury handset that is all about status. Available in China for a bit over US$5,000, this handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and does not even ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2018 12:15

A recent render of the Galaxy S10. (Source: TheNerdMag)

New Samsung patent may bring optical in-display fingerprint scanner to Galaxy S10 after all

A freshly-submitted patent for Samsung may shed new light on how the company plans to handle fingerprint authentication in 2019. The good news is: It is in the display. The bad news is that it may not be the more state-of-the-art ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 19 Oct 2018 09:44

The specs of the alleged Black Shark 2 are awfully similar to those found on the first version. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Black Shark 2 pops up in Geekbench

Immediately after Xiaomi teased the release date for the Black Shark 2 gaming phone, the model allegedly got tested in Geekbench. As far as hardware specs go, the alleged Black Shark 2 appears to feature the same configuration as ...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Oct 2018 19:49

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Android handset coming soon

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 with 10 GB of memory coming next week

Although not all the features have been revealed yet, Xiaomi has just confirmed that the Mi Mix 3 will be the first handset from a major brand to hit the market with 10 GB of memory and 5G connectivity. Based on the specs of its p...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Oct 2018 21:27

The ZTE Axon 7. (Source: Digital Trends)

The ZTE Axon 7 finally receives Android Oreo but it's a mess

ZTE, a few days ago, finally released Android Oreo for the Axon 7. The update is an Android 8.0 one that also doubles up as the July security patch, both of which are only the first in a long line of things wrong with the OS updat...

Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2018 16:00

The Xiaomi Black Shark gaming phone. (Source: Fast Tech)

First live video of the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 gaming phone surfaces as launch looms

Over the past few weeks, word of Xiaomi's rumored Black Shark 2 gaming phone has made its way across the internet. A live video and a poster teasing the device's launch has surfaced, and we may be closer to a release than ever.

Ricci Rox, 17 Oct 2018 15:58

The two color SKUs of the Huawei Mate 20 X. (Source: Huawei)

The Mate 20 X: Huawei's own 'one more thing' is a massive game-focused phone

The Huawei Mate 20 X is another variant of the Chinese OEM's late-2018 flagship device. Like the Mate 20 and 20 Pro, it runs the Kirin 980 chipset and rocks the Leica-branded triple camera. However, it pushes even the definition o...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Oct 2018 21:36

Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 (8250U, MX110) Laptop Review

82% Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 (8250U, MX110) Laptop Review

Exotic. Xiaomi has now built up a proud selection of notebooks alongside its Mi smartphones. Our focus for this review is the Mi Notebook 15.6, which lacks the Pro, Air or Gaming signifiers of the Chinese manufacturer’s other notebooks. The Notebook 15.6 is the company’s cheapest and entry-level device, but it is generally unavailable in the Western world save for a few shops that carry the laptop. Read on to see how the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 with its Intel Core i5 processor fares in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX110 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

J. Simon Leitner, 16 Oct 2018 16:44

Mate 20 Pro (left) vs. Mate 10 Pro (right)

The Mate 20 Pro is Huawei's answer to the iPhone XS Max

The Mate 20 Pro will compete directly with the iPhone XS Max and it's checking all the right boxes thus far. We run through all the major changes from the last generation model to see how it stacks up against Apple's flagship alternative. Can Huawei's latest stand toe-to-toe with the best from Apple and Samsung this Holiday season?

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2018 15:30

Huawei Honor 8X Android phablet now available in India mid-October 2018

India finally gets the Honor 8X

The HiSilicon 710-powered Honor 8X is now ready to take on the Indian market, where those interested will be able to get it for the equivalent of US$203 (4/64 GB variant), US$231 (6/64 GB version), or US$258 (6/128 GB). Amazon.in ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2018 14:45

Silicon Power Share C200 power bank (Source: Silicon Power)

Silicon Power releases three new power banks

More compact than Silicon Power's previous power banks, the new Dash C50, Cell C100, and Share C200 feature a high-quality Lithium-polymer battery encased in a plastic body. These accessories come in black or white, are capable of...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Oct 2018 09:55

HTC Exodus, a blockchain-powered phone, to be released next week

The Exodus is HTC's first foray into blockchain for smartphones. The device is rumored to appeal to crypto enthusiasts and gamers, and may rival the similar Finney phone in many respects. New reports indicate that it will be relea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 15 Oct 2018 19:24

The putative OPPO R19. (Source: Weibo)

'OPPO R19' leak hints at the in-display selfie camera as a thing in 2019

A recent leak attributed to IceUniverse on Weibo shows a phone with a display showing a tiny camera pore in its upper edge in place of a sensor-bar or notch. This image appeared alongside the text "OPPO R19" and the date 2019.3. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Oct 2018 17:52

Renders of the Mate 20 Pro. (Source: GSMArena)

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to be significantly more expensive than its predecessor

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to be launched on Tuesday, October 16. The device will be one of the biggest flagships of the year and will make a number of improvements on its predecessor, the Mate 10 Pro, most notable of which cou...

Ricci Rox, 14 Oct 2018 17:22

This leak shows an apparent Black Shark 2 with RGB accents. (Source: YouTube)

Leak shows phone with RGB-lit Black Shark logo

The Black Shark series, Xiaomi's take on the gaming phone, is set to be refreshed with a second generation to be released shortly. A new leak shows a phone that resembles the phone as shown in its TENAA certification. It shows the...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2018 22:40

An EUV machine used in semiconductor manufacturing. (Source: Medium)

2019 iPhone processors to be exclusively provided by TSMC

Apple reportedly only has one partner to make chips for the next iPhones after the XS/R series: TSMC. These A13 processors are likely to be 7nm in die size. If so, TSMC could make history in being the first company to manufacture ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2018 22:39

The new Hyper Boost technology automatically overclocks the CPU cores and the GPU depending on the launched game or application. (Source: GSMArena)

Oppo announces Hyper Boost optimization for mobile games and apps

Smartphone SoC overclocking is becoming of thing now thanks to technologies like Oppo's Hyper Boost or Huawei's GPU Turbo. Oppo even collaborated with game publishers and game engine developers to provide compatibility for the mos...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Oct 2018 20:16

The must-have fingerprint reader feature of this year may have competition already. (Source: Anandtech)

2019's in-display fingerprint reader may be considerably better than 2018's

There are some phones to be released later this year - as well as some that already have been - with in- or under-display fingerprint (FP) scanners. This technology is based on optical (or light) sensors that act to construct a 2D...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2018 14:30

Render of the Mate 20. (Source: Mysmartprice)

The Huawei Mate 20X could be Huawei's flagship gaming phone

Gaming phones are the order of the day and Huawei looks set to join that trend with the upcoming Mate 20X, a gaming device that could come with a big battery, liquid cooling system, and, possibly, a larger than normal display.

Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2018 16:01

The Mi 8. (Source: Mi)

Xiaomi celebrates sales landmark for two of its devices

Xiaomi has announced that its Mi 8 flagship has sold 6M units worldwide, with the budget Redmi 5A that was launched about ten months ago having sold 10 million units in India alone. The first achievement ensures that Mi 8's are te...

Ricci Rox, 11 Oct 2018 15:59

Apple-branded device owners would choose Huawei over Samsung devices. (Source: Tech.Co)

Smartphone research data shows Apple winning over Android users

Research data, created by BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research and shared by Horace Dediu on Twitter, has shown that Apple and its products seem to be succeeding in tempting Android users away from their currently owned devices. For...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Oct 2018 00:51

Honor 8C Android handset with Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 (Source: Vmall)

The Honor 8C might be the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 632-powered handset to hit the market

The Honor 8C has just been spotted on Huawei's Vmall online store and is expected to officially debut soon as the world's first Qualcomm Snapdragon 632-driven handset. This 6.26-inch handset also features 4 GB of memory, 64 GB of ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2018 17:37

Honor Magic 2 teaser, phone to pack a Kirin 980, AMOLED display, graphene battery (Source: Weibo)

OPPO Find X-lookalike Honor Magic 2 might arrive at the end of the month

The all-screen-no-notch Honor Magic 2 is expected to debut on the last day of October with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor under the hood. Its specs are also rumored to include an in-display fingerprint reader, an AMOLED display...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2018 14:30

Motorola Moto E5 by Lenovo with Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 coming to the US October 2018 (Source: Motorola)

Motorola's Moto E5 coming to the US to join the the Moto E5 Play and E5 Plus

Back when Motorola unveiled the three Moto E5 handsets, only the E5 Play and E5 Plus were announced for the US. Now, the regular E5 has just become available for purchase in the US via Best Buy. This US$99.99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2018 11:45

OnePlus has been using the slogans "Unlock the Speed" and "Touch the Innovation" for the 6T. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus announces the date for the 6T launch event

OnePlus has revealed the date of the launch event for its upcoming 6T smartphone: October 30. The event will take place at Pier 36 in New York City and will give users a chance to check out the “innovation” that the Shenzhen-based...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Oct 2018 19:50

Chuwi LapBook SE Laptop Review

83% Chuwi LapBook SE Laptop Review

Darkroom The Chuwi LapBook SE is one of the most exciting budget laptops from China. The LapBook SE has an aluminum case, a Gemini Lake quad-core processor, eight hours battery life and an easily accessible M.2 drive bay for SSDs. In this review, we will determine where Chuwi has made savings to keep the LapBook SE’s price below €350 (~$402).
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Klaus Hinum, 08 Oct 2018 16:35

Bloomberg claims that almost 30 US companies were affected by the alleged Chinese spy chips. (Source ITPro)

US Homeland Security statement plays down Bloomberg spy chips claim

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement that seems to refute Bloomberg’s claim that a significant number of US companies had been compromised due to clandestine microchips reporting sensitive data back to Chi...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Oct 2018 20:32

The Mi A1 exploded while charging. (Source: AdimorahBlog)

Mi A1 explodes while owner sleeps beside it

A user on Xiaomi's MIUI forums has reported that their Mi A1 went up in flames while they were sleeping beside it. Xiaomi is yet to respond.

Ricci Rox, 07 Oct 2018 16:04

More is better. (Source: Mysmartprice)

Three rear cameras are for casuals: There's a quad-rear camera phone coming

While the market still lingers on dual rear cameras, some OEMs may be making the step up to a quad-rear camera setup.

Ricci Rox, 07 Oct 2018 15:58

First renders of the upcoming Moto G7 spotted in the wild

First renders of the upcoming Moto G7 spotted in the wild

The Moto G7 may be quite a while away from launch but renders and details of the device have surfaced, showing us a device with one of the most distasteful front designs we've seen this year.

Ricci Rox, 06 Oct 2018 16:59

Huawei is trying to convince the U.S. government that Trump's trade wars with China might slow down 5G adoption on American soil. (Source: GizChina)

Huawei warns the FCC that the Chinese trade wars could slow down 5G adoption in the U.S.

Even though Huawei is certainly not the only 5G modem manufacturer on the market, the Chinese company submitted a new report to the U.S. FCC, in which it explains why the freshly launched Verizon 5G infrastructure would not be use...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Oct 2018 21:38

The Huawei Y9 (2019). (Source: Mysmartprice)

Huawei launches the Huawei Y9 (2018), Kirin 710 and dual selfie cameras in tow

Huawei has launched its latest device in a long line of nigh-indistinguishable mid-rangers. The Huawei Y9 (2019) comes equipped with a big 6.5-inch FHD+ display, dual selfie cameras, dual rear cameras, and a Kirin 710.

Ricci Rox, 04 Oct 2018 11:55

The Huawei Watch may have more than one SKU, including this possible "classic" version. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei Watch GT has a design leak; is approved by FCC

The third generation of the Huawei Watch, which may be named the Watch GT rather than the Watch 3, is the subject of new image leaks at WinFuture. The watch may have a larger display than its predecessor, and may have more than on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2018 14:19

Huawei might have been a bit too overconfident with their claims regarding the supermacy of the Kirin 980. (Source: Pocketnow)

Huawei's Kirin 980 does not beat Apple's A12 Bionic in leaked Geekbench results

The latest Geekbench results come to contradict Huawei's claims from last week. The Kirin 980 is certainly not faster than the A12 Bionic, but it does perform better than Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. This might just be an early Mate...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Oct 2018 21:48

Pete Lau has revealed a few more details about the 6T. (Source: thehindu.com)

OnePlus CEO interview suggests that the 6T will cost more than the 6

Pete Lau, the CEO of the smartphone maker OnePlus, has been talking about the company's upcoming release in a new interview with CNET. Lau admitted that this phone, the 6T, is going to retail for more than its predecessor. Accordi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2018 19:14

The video may have been intended to tease Screen Unlock. (Source: MSN)

OnePlus releases first official teaser video for the 6T

OnePlus has posted a teaser video for its upcoming 6T flagship update on Twitter. This clip, which is the first of its kind, may hint at the in-display fingerprint sensor confirmed to feature in the phone. The video also invites u...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Oct 2018 16:56

While some DDR4 modules have been tall in the past thanks to large heatspreaders and RGB, this module may be the largest yet. (Source: ZADAK)

ZADAK unveils one of the largest DDR4 modules ever made for consumers

Manufacturer of SSDs and RAM kits ZADAK has unveiled its new 32 GB DDR4 RAM module with a height far greater than that of typical RAM sticks. Mainstream PCs with 4 DIMM slots could support 128 GBs of RAM using these modules.

Matthew Connatser, 30 Sep 2018 21:03

Render of the OnePlus 6T. (Source: Mysmartprice)

More details of the OnePlus 6T surface

The OnePlus 6T is one of the high-profile smartphones billed for an October release and details of the device have made their way across the media. Here's all we know about OnePlus's next flagship.

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2018 15:55

The Honor 7C. (Source: NDTV)

The budget Honor 8C is coming on October 11

Huawei's Honor sub-brand is dedicated to providing high-value devices, and will continue that tradition with the launch of the budget Honor 8C, a device officially confirmed to be billed for an October 11 launch.

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2018 15:52

A render showing all the leaked color options for the Mate 20 Pro. (Source: gizmochina.com)

Huawei Mate 20 Pro may come with voice-based unlocking

Huawei is now rumored to be integrating a new form of device security, Voice Unlock, into its upcoming flagship, the Mate 20 Pro. This device may also have a 6.9-inch screen, as much as 6GB in RAM and an extra-large battery. Howev...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2018 17:26

AI is increasing its market value by the year, according to new reports. (Source: nanalyze.com)

AI chip market to grow by US$34 billion in 5 years

The global AI market is expected to grow at a high annual rate between now and 2023. It will probably be driven by the need to process more and more data as time goes on. The machine learning market is also expected to grow rapidl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Sep 2018 16:53

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Android phablet now available with four cameras and Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor (Source: Xiaomi)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 636-powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro now official

The new Redmi Note 6 Pro is Xiaomi's first quad-camera handset and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, a notched display with a generous size of 6.26-inch, as well as 4 GB of memory and 64 GB internal storage. A variant ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 20:01

The hinge system used on the Lenovo prototype is reminiscent of Samsung's early schematics of the Galaxy X. (Source: bang_gogo_ on Twitter)

Lenovo demos foldable phone prototype

Demoed at Lenovo's Tech World event, the foldable phone prototype seems to be very similar to what Samsung could be releasing in November. it has a hinge system in the middle of the display and several segments that facilitate the...

Bogdan Solca, 27 Sep 2018 22:05

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness tracker coming to India late September 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness tracker hits India

Xiaomi's affordable Mi Band 3 fitness tracker with an OLED touchscreen is finally ready to hit the Indian market. This smart wearable is water resistant at up to 165 feet and features an autonomy of up to 20 days. Indian customers...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2018 20:27

⟨⟨ First Page ⟨ Previous Page (124) Next Page ⟩

Tags

3D Printing (174) 5G (4985) Accessory (7857) AI (1558) Alder Lake (1068) AMD (5753) Android (26299) Anime / Manga (20) Apple (5549) Arc (211) ARM (8443) Arrow Lake (175) Astronomy / Space (135) Audio (2425) Benchmark (418) Biotech (295) Blackwell RTX 5000 (199) Business (11178) Camera (1386) CES 2026 Cezanne (Zen 3) (267) Charts (870) Chromebook (509) Comics (9) Computex 2025 (80) Concept / Prototype (120) Console (3150) Convertible / 2-in-1 (2118) CPU (175) Cryptocurrency (385) Cyberlaw (648) Deal (5095) Desktop (6837) DIY (266) Drone (94) E-Ink (108) E-Mobility (3519) Education (55) Exclusive (32) Fail (1973) FemTech (12) Foldable (1680) Gadget (4646) Galaxy A (211) Galaxy M (10) Galaxy S (2693) Galaxy Tab (642) Game Releases (396) Gamecheck (220) Gaming (16516) Geforce (4742) Google Pixel (1534) GPU (2105) Hack / Data Breach (22) Handheld (1189) Home Theater (945) How To (86) Humor (15) IFA 2025 Intel (2078) Intel Evo (385) Internet of Things (IoT) (831) iOS (1251) iPad (295) iPad Pro (670) iPhone (2638) Jasper Lake (60) Laptop (12830) Launch (8670) Leaks / Rumors (15121) Linux / Unix (928) List (322) Lucienne (Zen 2) (50) Lunar Lake (214) MacBook (1089) macOS (91) Meteor Lake (374) Microsoft (204) Mini PC (1360) Monitor (2134) Movies / TV-Shows (69) MS Surface (57) MSI (498) NAS (32) Nova Lake Nvidia (619) Open Source (275) Opinion (273) Public Transport (9) Radeon (473) Raptor Lake (708) Renewable (367) Renoir (379) Retro (40) Review Snippet (1331) RISC-V (51) Robot / Robotics (57) Robot Vacuum (28) Rugged (142) Ryzen (Zen) (2123) Samsung (581) Science (675) Security (1381) Server/Datacenter (92) Single-Board Computer (SBC) (552) Smart Home (2959) Smartphone (25580) Smartwatch (4075) Snapdragon X Series (114) Social Media (135) Software (9490) Sports / e-Sports (101) Storage (2581) Tablet (5252) ThinkPad (1613) Thunderbolt (1319) Touchscreen (8021) Ultrabook (2672) Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) (945) Wearable (5149) Wi-Fi 7 (208) Windows (8043) Workstation (1296) XPS (418) Zen 3 (Vermeer) (349) Zen 4 (544) Zen 5 (359) Zen 6 (7)

Please share our article, every link counts!

> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > News > Topics

Redaktion, 2013-05- 8 (Update: 2013-09-27)