Kirin 9030 shows how far China can stretch DUV without EUV
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SMIC sweats the details while Washington keeps the door shut

Huawei’s latest mobile chip, the Kirin 9030, is drawing attention because it shows the company can still ship years after Washington blocked access to EUV lithography.

Redmi Note 15 5G launch is coming soon
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As Xiaomi teases its specifications ahead of launch

Xiaomi's Redmi has started teasing its upcoming global launch of the Redmi Note 15 5G smartphone, confirming some of the rumored specifications, including the 108MP main camera, 5,520mAh battery with 45W wired charging, and now Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC.

Xiaomi 17 could launch globally in January 2026
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A global version spotted at Geekbench

The Xiaomi 17, which was unveiled in China back in September, could be launching globally in January 2026, according to the latest leak. A global version has been recently spotted in the Geekbench database.

Honor Magic8 Lite comes with 7,500mAh battery
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC for the entry-level member of the series

Honor Magic8 Lite is finally official, and this least expensive member of Honor's Magic8 series will be packing Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC and a hefty 7,500mAh battery.

Jolla takes another swing at the smartphone game
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Crowdfunded Sailfish revival banks on loyal Linux fans

Jolla is having another crack at the smartphone lark, leaning on crowdfunding to get its new handset out the door.