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Xiaomi's REDMI Turbo 5 Has Already Sold Over 2 Million Units

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Five months after launch, Xiaomi’s REDMI Turbo 5 series has crossed the 2 million sales mark.

According to sales tracking data from industry analyst @RD观测, the Turbo 5 lineup had moved roughly 2,004,200 units by the 26th week of 2026 (June 22–28). That figure covers both the standard REDMI Turbo 5 and the higher-end Turbo 5 Max.

OPPO's next Ultra phone could pack a 200MP camera with micro-gimbal stabilization

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Leaker Digital Chat Station says OPPO’s next flagship — expected to be the Find X10 Ultra — is evaluating a 200MP 1/1.12-inch LOFIC sensor for its main shooter, paired with a micro-gimbal mechanism that provides wider-angle optical stabilization than conventional OIS designs.

The micro-gimbal bit is the real story here. OPPO first put one in the Find X5 series years ago, and bringing it back would mean the Ultra’s main camera can handle handheld long exposures and smooth video panning in ways most phones still can’t match.

The same tipster previously reported in June that the phone would feature a 6.89-inch ±2K LTPO display with next-generation ultra-narrow bezels, a new large-radius corner design, BT.2020 color gamut support, and fresh emissive materials.

UCL study finds blanket smartphone bans in schools may backfire

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

School districts across the world have been racing to ban smartphones from classrooms. But new research from University College London suggests the rush might be making things worse, not better.

vivo's X300 series passes 3 million in sales, Ultra accounts for 200,000

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

IT-NEWS, June 28 — vivo’s X300 series has cracked the 3 million sales mark. According to supply chain data shared by Chinese industry analyst @RD观测, the lineup hit 3.11 million sell-through units by the 25th week of 2026 — the period covering June 15 to June 21.

The X300 Ultra, the most expensive model in the family, accounted for 201,200 of those sales.

vivo thinks its X Fold6 will sell 30% more than the last one — here's why

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

vivo launched its latest foldable phone Thursday, and the company’s product VP is betting it’ll outsell the previous model by a wide margin. The X Fold6 starts at 7,999 yuan — roughly $1,100 — and comes with the kind of spec sheet that makes the price tag stand out.

Huang Tao, vivo’s vice president of products, told reporters after the launch event that he expects sales of the X Fold6 to climb at least 30% over the previous generation. “As a Pro-level product, the price is very, very attractive,” he said.

Counterpoint: GenAI Smartphones to Capture 45% of Global Shipments in 2026

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:12:00 +0800

Smartphones with on-device generative AI capabilities are on track to become the new normal. According to Counterpoint Research’s latest GenAI smartphone market forecast, devices equipped with generative AI will account for 45% of global smartphone shipments in 2026, climbing from 36% in 2025 — despite what is shaping up to be a brutal year for the broader handset market.