Xiaomi 5X may launch on July 26, same date as the Meizu Pro 7
Xiaomi are apparently sending invites out for an event on that date. The Pro 7 will be Meizu's flagship for the year but we still can't confirm what the 5X is supposed to be.
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Cube Thinker Laptop (Core m3-7Y30, 8 GB, 256 GB) Review
Surface Laptop on a tight budget. Laptops from the Far East are becoming better and better, at least in regard to their looks and features. One representative of the Chinese premium class is the Cube Thinker, which comes with an elegant-looking aluminum case and a Surface-Book screen. However, can the performance keep up with the shop-window presentation?
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 13.50" | 1.7 kg
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 13.50" | 1.7 kg
More images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface as its launch date draws closer
The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be launched alongside the Pro 7 Plus on July 26. The standard Pro 7 is powered by MediaTek's Helio X30 flagship SoC, while the Pro 7 Plus houses Samsung's new Exynos 8895.
Xiaomi's new device may actually be the 5X, not the X1 as previously thought
It would seem that the previously reported Xiaomi X1 is actually the 5X. It retains the $295 price tag, while having a spontaneous downgrade to a Snapdragon 625 in a move that fans of the OEM won't take kindly to.
Xiaomi's upcoming X1 to compete with the Oppo R11
$295 for a Snapdragon 660 device that doesn't appear to disappoint in any other aspect is an incredible deal. For context, this device could have passed for a 2016 flagship, easily. It's looking like a must-buy
The ZTE Blade Spark is a $99 device with a fingerprint reader
This one isn't going to rock your socks but it costs $99 and has a fingerprint reader. Not much to complain about, really.
Images of the Redmi 5 surface
These devices look quite good but owners of a Redmi Note 4, 4X, or 4 Prime would probably be better served sticking to their devices.
Xiaomi Mi 6 to be first device with MIUI 9
The Mi 6 is Xiaomi's flagship, so it comes as no surprise that the device gets the new OS update first.
Huawei teams up with KFC to release a new smartphone
Drumstick in one hand, handset in the other. A uniquely bizarre combination of tech and food is coming in the form of a KFC-branded Huawei device. It commemorates 30 years of KFC in China, and unsurprisingly is exclusive to the Ch...
Redmi Note 5A marks the first entry in Xiaomi's new generation of affordable mid-range devices
Xiaomi are set to introduce the first device in their fifth generation of Redmi devices less than six months after the Redmi Note 4X was released. The Note 5A may be powered by a Snapdragon 625, though, and we have a feeling fans ...
The Meizu Pro 7 will be powered by a Helio X3O, MediaTek confirms
The Meizu Pro 7 is set to be the first device powered by MediaTek's flagship Helio X30 SoC. Hopefully, it gives other flagship devices a run for their money.
Huawei Enjoy 7 launched - Snapdragon 425
The Huawei Enjoy 7 has been launched and while it's not a terrible package for its accompanying price tag, there's a chance Huawei could have done more with this one.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 spotted on Geekbench - Snapdragon 835
The Mi Mix 2 has made its trip to popular benchmark platform, Geekbench. Snapdragon 835, 6GB of RAM, Android 7.1.1 Nougat.`
Xiaomi's Surge S1 SoC could find possible takers in the upper-midrange segment
The S1 Surge SoC hopes to carve its own space in the hotly contested ARM processor market with a likely launch on some upcoming Nokia phones.
The 5000 mAh ZTE Nubia N2 launches in India on Amazon
A midrange spec sheet coupled with a humongous 5000 mAh battery and a 16MP selfie camera make the ZTE Nubia N2 standout from the rest of the pack.
ROCK64, a 4K-capable single-board computer, now available
The new media-centric single-board PC from Pine64 is powered by a Rockchip RK3328 with support for the H.265 codec and 4K video playback.
Huawei Mate 10 billed for October release
The Huawei Mate 10 may be set for an October release. Edge display, 18:9 aspect ratio, Augmented Reality, iris scanning, Kirin 970. Sounds exciting.
Motorola announces slew of new Moto Mods
Lenovo-owned Motorola announces several new Moto Mods at a press event in Ghana, Africa earlier this week. Among them are a 360-degree camera, a speaker from Marshall, and a DSLR Mod with switchable lenses.
First rumors of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 surface
We may be getting introduced to the Redmi Note 5 soon. 5.5" FHD display, 3790mAh battery, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage, Quick Charge 3.0.
Forget the display — even the OnePlus 5's audio is inverted
Users of the new OnePlus 5 smartphone are reporting that the handset inverts the left and right channels while recording video in a particular orientation.
A new gaming smartphone may be coming to the West soon
Once again attempting to capitalize on the popularity of Android and mobile gaming in the Far East, Snail Games has introduced a new gaming-oriented smartphone. The i7 features capable if not exceptional specifications, but it doe...
Xiaomi may replace the Redmi Pro line with a new X series
There's a chance the Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 has been canceled and will be replaced by a new Xiaomi X1. If reports of the new device's price are to be believed, this may turn out to be a reckless move by the OEM.
Blackview P2 Smartphone Review
Blackviewberry without keyboard. Not just the name of the Chinese manufacturer Blackview seems to be inspired by the Canadian manufacturer that used to be called RIM. But the smartphone with the simple name of "P2" is not trying to impress with a keyboard, but rather with good connectivity and a large battery. The specifications look promising, but is that enough?
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 230 g
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 230 g
Huawei MateBook series officially coming to North America
The existing MateBook X, MateBook D, and MateBook E should be shipping within the next few months with online pre-orders beginning tomorrow.
HT Optical develops smaller 360 camera module that fits any phone
The new 360 camera module will easily fit in 0.29-inch thick phones and provide 16 megapixel stills, as well as 4K videos.
Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 surface
Live images of the Meizu Pro 7 have surfaced, and we're disappointed. A secondary display on the device's rear may be a novel feature but it fails to compensate for those huge bezels.
Smach Z handheld gaming PC likely to be delayed (again)
Due to a disagreement with a key hardware partner, the Smach Z handheld gaming PC is likely to run into further delays (if not cancellation).
New Nubia device spotted on TENAA - Z17 Lite?
ZTE Nubia may be about to release a new device, one that's most likely to be the Nubia Z17 Lite. 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, and possibly, a Snapdragon 625
Oppo R11 Plus billed for June 30 retail date
The Oppo R11 Plus will go on sale on June 30. 6" FHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Snapdragon 660, 3880mAh battery.
GPD Pocket 7-inch mini-laptop now on sale for US$500
The 7-inch GPD Pocket mini-PC is now available to order for US$500. The device was previously available only to early backers of its crowdfunding campaign.
Ulefone T1 with Helio P25 announced
Ulefone are set for the launch of their new upper mid-range device, the T1. Helio P25, 6GB of RAM, and a whole bunch of LTE frequency bands that would make North American usage viable.
More images of the UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro
We recently laid our hands on a few images of UMIDIGI's new devices and they look quite good. You may not be getting top of the line features but that form factor won't let you down one bit.
Chinese smartphone OEMs may have already hit their peak
Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo have seen negative growth and are slightly lowering their market forecasts for 2017, says a report from Digitimes.
Opinion Piece: OnePlus 5 - The device we need?
The OnePlus 5 saw its release a few days ago. Is it worth the money? Are there better alternatives? Here's what I think.
OnePlus 5 caught gaming benchmarks (again)
Chinese manufacturer OnePlus has been once again caught by XDA in manipulating phone behavior for higher benchmark scores. In this case, the tweaks cause the OnePlus 5 to score around 5 percent higher than other Snapdragon 835 han...
UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro unveiled
The UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro have just been unveiled. 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, Helio P20, 4000mAh battery.
Nubia M2 Play launched
Nubia has announced the launch of their new M2 Play, a less powerful variant of their standard Nubia M2. Snapdragon 435, integrated metal body, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, front-mounted fingerprint reader.
Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
Convertible Powerhouse. The Lenovo Yoga line has long been the leader in the 2-in-1 notebook market. With the redesigned Yoga 720, the Chinese manufacturer looks to expand that dominance. Can the 15-inch model be flexible enough for consumers, or will it snap under pressure?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kg
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kg
The YotaPhone 3 aims to refine the concept of an E Ink phone
Specifications for the next iteration of the YotaPhone were disclosed after the China-Russia Expo in Harbin. Insider sources suggest that the device may not be the high-spec flagship device that consumers were expecting.
Images of UMIDIGI Z1 and Z1 Pro released
UMIDIGI are set for the unveiling of their new Z1 and Z1 Pro devices. FHD AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, Helio P20.
LeEco in shambles as company closes service center in Shanghai
LeEco is having significant issues after the disaster that was its expansion into the US. New information claims that the company is already shutting down service centers at home in China.
HTC U11 off to a good start, enjoying strong sales
HTC's new phone has not disappointed, selling better than the two previous company flagships and surpassing expected demand. The Taiwanese manufacturer hopes that the handset's popularity, along with the continued success of its V...
Leagoo T5 - Flagship on a budget
Leagoo's flagship for this year, the T5, may be getting a release soon. 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, 3000mAh battery, front-mounted fingerprint reader
New phone from Vivo may feature a fingerprint reader embedded under the screen
A new phone from Vivo appearing in a leaked video was shown to be unlocked by fingerprint through a sensor embedded within the screen on the device. Rumors suggest that this type of sensor might be appearing in new smartphones soo...
Gionee A1 Lite with mega 20MP front-facing camera launched
Gionee is pandering to the selfie-obsessed demographic with their new device, the A1 Lite. 13MP rear camera, 20MP selfie shooter, MT6753, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage, and some rather sizeable bezels.
LeEco Le Max 3 live images leak
Live images of the LeEco Le Max 3 leaked, revealing a device with a design largely unchanged from that of its predecessor, the Le Max 2.
The Moto Z2 may make its debut later this month
According to an invite posted online today, Lenovo is announcing something on June 27. Looking at the image on the invite, the device is likely the Moto Z2.
UMIDIGI C Note 2 specifications surface online
The UMIDIGI C Note was released just three months ago but the OEM already have the C Note 2 lined up. Specifications of the Note 2 leaked recently, with the device touted to feature the MT6750T, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage.
New Honor 9 stuns on Geekbench
The Honor 9 was benchmarked on GeekBench with its scores touting flagship-level performance on an upper mid-range device.
Honor 9 officially announced, available for purchase later this week
The successor to last year's Honor 8 arrives later this week and is a marked improvement in more ways than one. The Honor 9's launch also marks the debut of the Huawei Pay mobile payment system, Huawei's answer to Samsung and LG's...
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