Although North American brands such as Apple and Windows receive a great deal of press, there are a number of Chinese tech firms that are producing some of the world's most innovative products. Not only do these gadgets feature cutting-edge technology, but many of these devices are also affordable enough for the average consumer.
One of the key industries that Chinese tech companies are dominating is that of smartphone manufacturing. While brands such as Apple and Samsung continue to churn out pricey new smartphones, Chinese companies such as Meizu and Xiaomi are combining high-quality specs with affordable price tags. With such low prices, Chinese brands are ensuring that smartphone technology is more accessible to a wide variety of consumers.
Beyond smartphones, Chinese brands are also working on ways of integrating new technology into existing products. For instance, a company called LeEco created a smart bike that helps urban commuters stay connected. Another example is Xiaomi's high-tech rice cooker, which can be controlled remotely using a smartphone. Such innovations demonstrate how Chinese brands are thinking outside the box to develop innovative consumer products.
50 Examples of Chinese Tech Innovations
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Commuter-Friendly E-Bikes
The 'Yunma EVELO' Recently Debuted at CES 2016
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Remote-Controlled Underwater Vehicles
The 'FiFish Atlantis' Recently Made Its Debut at CES 2016
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Self-Powered Smart Bikes
Baidu's Dubike Tracks Your Performance and Generates Its Own Energy
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QR Code Stamps
The Variable 2D Bar Code Seal Pulls Digital Info From Your Phone and Imprints It
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Earbud Sleep Trackers
The PEAR Sleep Sensor Tracks Rest and Isolates Noise for a Better Sleep
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Wireless Recharging Electric Bikes
These E-Bikes Can Power Up at Unmanned Docking Stations
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Quality Budget Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Offers Great Specs At a Low Price
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Affordable Silicone Watches
These Rubber Band Watches Only Cost $13 a Piece
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Electric Backpack Bicycles
The Impossible Bike Can Be Folded Into A Backpack
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Affordable Self-Balancing Scooters
Segway's Ninebot Mini is More Inexpensive Than Previous Models
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Flexible E-Paper Displays
Guangzhou OED Technologies Offers Foldable Graphene-Based Tech Displays
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Transforming Tablet Toys
The Xiaomi 'Soundwave' Tablet Shifts from Device to Roboti
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Multifunctional Power Bank Batteries
The Xiaomi Mi Powerbank Pro Charges Smartphones and Much More
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Affordable Polished Drones
The Xiaomi MI Drone is Teased and the Prospect is Promising
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Wearable Payment Bands
An Alibaba and Xiaomi Partnership Challenges Conventional Retail Payments
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Nasal Air Purifiers
These Unusual Nose Masks Help Chinese Police Breathe Clean Air
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Smartphone Photography Partnerships
Huawei and Leica are Collaborating to Enhance Phone Cameras
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Crystal-Clear Smartphones
This Huawei Smartphone's Screen Lets You View Content With Clarity
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Calorie-Powered Bikes
The New Electric Bicycle from 'Sooall' Runs on Human Power
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Skin Moisture Detectors
'Mlizhi' is a Device That is Used to Detect Skin Moisture Levels
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Smartphone-Integrated Bicycles
Le Super Bike is a Smart Bike Designed for Young Consumers
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Premium Health Wristbands
The ZTE Grand Band is Shower-Friendly and Packed With Features
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Multi-Gigabit Routers
The 'Talon AD7200' by 'TP-Link' Made Its Debut at CES 2016
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Regional Streaming Platforms
Disney and Alibaba Join Forces to Launch DisneyLife China
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Aerial Filming Quadcopters
The Ghost Drone Tracks and Films Its Users
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Copycat Chinese Tablets
The 'Mi Pad' is Pretty Much an Exact Replica of the iPad Mini
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Health-Centric Road Bikes
The QiCycle R1 Smart Bike Syncs with Xiaomi’s Health App
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Powerful Flagship Smartphones
The New Xiaomi Phone Features a One-Of-A-Kind Operating System
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Smartphone-Controlled Rice Cookers
This Smart Rice Cooker Can Be Controlled Remotely
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Healthy Connected Lamps
The Philips x Xiaomi EyeCare Connected Lamp Reduces Eye Strain
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Honorable Chinese Smartphones
The Huawei Honor 5X Offers High-End Features At a Competitive Price
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Smartphone Piano-Teaching Systems
The One Smart Piano System Works With Smartphone Apps
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Boosted Budget Smartphones
The Coolpad Note 3 Lite is Heavy On Premium Features
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Versatile USB Adapters
The 'MultiDapter' is an All-In-One Hub for the New MacBook
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Wide Angle Action Cameras
The Xiaomi Yi Camera Captures DSLR-Quality Video for Outdoor Use
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Rapid-Charging Smartphones
The Oppo R7 and R7 Plus Charge Up in Lightning Speed
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Heart-Monitoring Fitness Bands
The Mi Band Pulse Tracks Physical Activity and Cardiac Health
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HD Teleconference Cameras
The Huawei TE30 Video Conference Camera Ensures Comprehensive Results
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Safety-Focused Kid Watches
The Xiaomi 'Mi Bunny' Allows Parents to Keep Tabs on Youngsters
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Car-Detecting Smart Bikes
The Cotlo Corvus Smart Bike Can Detect Cars Coming From Behind
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Senior Wayfinding Devices
China's Technology for Seniors Prevents the Elderly from Getting Lost
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Premium Affordable Smartphones
The Meizu M3 is Set to be Available in China for $92
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Mobile Platform TV Boxes
The Xiaomi Mi Box Android TV Box Provides Users with 4K Support
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Interconnected Smart TVs
The TCL Smart TV 2 Connects With Smartphones, Tablets and Cameras
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Touchscreen Music Players
The Fiio Audio Player Offers High-Fidelity Audio In a Stylish Package
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Compact Set-Top Boxes
The New Xiaomi Mi Box Features Improved Processing Power In a Compact Form
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Triple-Filtered Air Purifiers
Xiaomi's Mi Air Purifier Features Three Filters and Four Air Ducts
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Image-Stabilizing Smartphones
The New HTC Smartphone Features the Best Phone Camera Around
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Tone-Shifting Pedal Boxes
The Tone Shifter 3 Puts a Complete Sound Interface At Your Feet
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Budget-Friendly Mobile Phones
This Mid-Range Smartphone is Designed to Appeal to Millennials
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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Value-Conscious Low-Cost Smartphones
The itel S23+ Offers the Latest Features for Less
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Folding Multi-Display Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom Vision V Expands to Reveal a 10.1-Inch Display
Accessible Flagship-Inspired Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 4G Has the Helio G99 and 45W Charging
Accessible Industrial Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Cozy Smart Electric Blankets
Xiaomi Launches the Advanced Mijia Smart Electric Blanket
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Intelligent Notification Smartphone Models
The Realme C51 Comes in Two Color Options
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Action Button Smartphone Cases
The 'BANG!CASE' Expands Smartphone Productivity
Bypass-Charging Smartphones
This Mid-Range Smartphone Delivers Optimized Charging Capability
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
The POCO F4 GT is a Gaming-Focused Phone with Mechanical Triggers
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Folding High-Power Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate X5 Comes in Five Color Options
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The TECNO Camon 20 Comes in Three Options
Classic Motocycle-Inspired Electric Bikes
Honda Presents a New Range of E-Bike Designs
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Custom-Made Camera Smartphones
The Nubia Z50 Ultra Boasts a High-End Camera System and More
Anime-Inspired Smartphones
OnePlus & HoYoverse Unveil the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition
Elegant EV Brand Smartphones
The Polestar Phone Will Run the PoleStarOS
Power-Providing Smartphone Stands
The 'Solove' Power Bank Maximizes Mobility Productivity
Compact Productivity Tablet Ranges
The Xiaomi Pad 6 and Pad 6 Pro Tablets are Advanced
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Chromatic Entry-Level Smartphones
The Tecno Spark 20C Comes in Three Color Options
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Featherlight Feature-Rich Smartphones
The HONOR X50i+ Comes in Four Color Options
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Recycled Material Titanium Smartphones
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Have Recycled Cobalt Batteries
Gaming-Ready Smartphone Models
The Infinix GT 10 Pro Has the MediaTek Dimensity 8050 Processor
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Professional Quad-Lens Smartphones
The OnePlus Ace 3 Runs ColorOS 14 and Has 100W Fast Charging
High-Res Photography Smartphones
The Infinix Smart 8 is Powered by the MediaTek Helio G36
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Pocket-Friendly Flip Smartphones
The Find N2 Flip is OPPO's Flagship Flip Smartphone
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Chromatic Mid-Range Smartphone Models
The vivo Y36i Has a 6.56-Inch HD+ LCD Screen and More
Anniversary Smartphone Collections
The Meizu 20 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
Durable Folding Flagship Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Has an 8.02-Inch Foldable AMOLED
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
Compact Jelly Smartphones
Jelly Star is the World's Smallest Android 13 Smartphone
Cross-Functional Device Tools
Motorola and Lenovo Present the Smart Connect Tool at MWC
Angular Flagship Smartphone Models
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro Have the Latest Qualcomm Processor
Next-Gen Smartphone Batteries
The Honor Silicon-Carbon Battery Has Increased Power Density
Luxe Liquid-Cooled Smartphones
The Poco F5 and Poco F5 Pro are Arriving Soon
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Global Foldable Phones
HONOR Announced the 'Magic VS' 7.9-Inch Horizontal Foldable Phone
Fashion-Branded Folding Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition is Elegant
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
AI-Powered Litter Boxes
Xiaomi Presents the Xiaowan Intelligent Automatic Cat Litter Box
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Affordable Flagship-Inspired Smartphones
The TCL 40 Series NXTVISION Includes Three Models
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Expansive Display Budget Smartphones
The Poco C51 is Powered by a Helio G36 Processor
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Powerful Chinese Smart Bikes
The Niu XQi3 Unveiled at EICMA 2023 has Impressive Specifications
Affordable Flagship Smartphones
Xiaomi's 'POCO X5 5G' Features a 6.67-Inch AMOLED Display
Content-Creation Touchscreen Tablets
ZTE's 'Nubia Pad 3D' Enables 3D Recording and Viewing
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Ultra-Bright Flagship Smartphones
The Meizu 21 Offers Support for 80W Fast Charging and More
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Triple-Camera Gamer Smartphones
The iQOO 12 and 12 Pro Feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Chic EV Motorbikes
Horwin's Senmenti 0 Electric Motorcycle Was Debuted at Ces 2024
AI-Enhanced Smart Bikes
This eBike is Equipped With ChatGPT, Anti-Theft Protections and More
Sleek Satellite Calling Smartphones
The Huawei Mate 60 Features the Kirin 900 Processor
Wireless High-Resolution Headsets
Xiaomi Launches AR Glasses to Compete with Apple's AR Headset
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Power-Efficient Smartphone Ranges
The Nokia C22 and C32 Offer Three Days of Battery Life
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Smartphone-Brand Electric Sedans
Xiaomi is Shaking Up the Electric Auto Industry With the 'SU7' EV
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Streamlined Phone Operating Systems
Xiaomi Announced its Next-Gen Mobile OS 'HyperOS'
Silicone-Covered Leather-Like Smartphones
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier Has Gorilla Glass 5 and More
Vegan Leather Flagship Smartphones
This 'Huawei' Device is Sheathed In Sleek Black Leather
Designer Productivity Smartphones
The Oppo K11 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G Processor
5G-Enabled e-Bikes
Orbic's 5G e-Bike Integrates 5G Connectivity and AI Tech
Compact Clamshell Smartphones
The 'X Flip' Offers a 3-Inch Cover Display & a Larger Main Display
Satellite Messaging-Enabled Smartphones
This Chinese Smartphone Offers a Network-Free SMS Function
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Sleek Foldable Lightweight Smartphones
Huawei Unveils Its New Mate X3 Phone to Its Roster
Deluxe Dual-Periscope Smartphones
The OPPO Find X7 Ultra Features Fast Charging and More
Science Fiction Smartphone Models
The TECNO Pova 5 Has a MediaTek Helio G99 Processor
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
High-Performance Entry-Level Smartphones
The vivo V30 Lite Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Textured Clamshell Flip Smartphones
The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 5G Has a Circular Exterior Display
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
Rotating Smooth Shavers
Xiaomi Launches the Mijia Electric Shaver S302 in the Chinese Market
EV Market Expansions
XPeng is Expanding to Three New European Markets with a New EV
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Breakneck Wireless Connection Technologies
Huawei's 'Nearlink' Offers High Speed & Low Latency
Dual-Selfie Lens Smartphones
The Xiaomi Civi 3 is Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
European Refurbished Tech Retailers
Refurbed Offers Refurbished Electronics in Vienna and Beyond
Smart-Designed Fitness-Tracking Wearables
Xiaomi Unveils Its Latest Smart Band 8
High-Grade Camera System Smartphones
The Huawei P60 Pro Has as a 6.67-Inch OLED Display
Colorful Accessible 5G Smartphones
The Vivo Y100i is Powered by the MediaTek 6020 Processor
Hyper-Speedy Charging Smartphones
The Realme GT Neo 5 Charges to 20% in 80-Seconds
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Foldable Smartphone Launches
OnePlus Confirms That It Will Be Releasing a New Foldable Device
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Demure Design-Conscious Smartphones
The Huawei P60 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Collaboration Automotive Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BMW M Edition is Powerful
Nordic-Inspired Beauty Brands
LUMENE Held Its First-Ever Brand Ceremony in China
Soda-Branded Smartphone Models
The realme 10 Pro Coca-Cola Edition is Limited to 1,000 Examples
Entry-Level 5G Smartphones
The iQOO Z7i Smartphone Has a 6.51-Inch IPS LCD Screen
AI-Powered Customer Assistants
Xiaomi Introduces the Upgraded XiaoAI Assistant Powered by an LLM
Expansive Display Android Smartphones
The Honor Play 50 Plus Comes in an Array of Colors
Rear-Mounted Speaker Smartphones
Oukitel Unveils the World's Loudest Smartphone
India-Based Refurbishing Brands
ReFit Global Sources Phones for Affordable Second-Hand Reselling
Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
The iQOO Z9 Has 8GB of RAM That Can be Doubled via Software
Flagship Triple-Camera Smartphones
The Vivo X90 Pro Charges to 50% in Less Than 10-Minutes
China-Based AI Chatbots
Baidu Will Launch an AI Chatbot to Rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Loud Speaker Hybrid Smartphones
FOSSiBOT Launches the Extreme Weatherproof F101 Smartphone
Vibrant Midrange Smartphones
The Vivo Y78 Smartphone Has a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 Processor
Android-Compatible Esports Apps
ONE Esports Debuts a Mobile App for Southeast Asian Consumers
Chromatic Productivity Smartphones
The Vivo Y35+ 5G Features the MediaTek Dimensity 6020 Processor