➀ Smartphone production reached 300 million units in Q2 2025, marking a 4% QoQ and 4.8% YoY growth;

➁ Samsung maintained its lead with 58 million units despite a 5% QoQ decline, while Apple ranked second with 46 million units, down 9% QoQ due to seasonal factors;

➂ Xiaomi, Oppo, Transsion, and Vivo saw significant growth driven by subsidies and expansion in emerging markets, collectively reinforcing the top six vendors' 80% market share.

➀ According to a known leaker, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 is being tested at a high 5GHz;

➁ The chip is expected to offer a 30% performance boost over its predecessor;

➂ It is manufactured with TSMC's 3-nm N3P process and could carry 32MB of L2 cache.

➀ OnePlus 13T将配备Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC和6260mAh的巨大电池；

➁ 电池将具有旁路充电功能，直接从电源获取电力；

➂ 预计搭载Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite处理器，IP65防尘防水等级，双50万像素后置摄像头，6.32英寸AMOLED屏幕。

➀ Q1 2025 smartphone shipments increased by 1.5% year-on-year to 304.9 million units, according to IDC.

➁ Chinese vendors, supported by government subsidies, saw significant growth in the domestic market.

➂ Samsung led the market, followed by Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo, with notable growth for vivo and OPPO.

➀ Researchers at Nagoya University have developed an ultra-thin loop heat pipe (UTLHP) that improves smartphone and tablet cooling, allowing for slimmer and more powerful devices without sacrificing performance.

➁ This innovative cooling system uses a sintered copper wick structure that facilitates capillary action, offering a heat transfer performance 45 times higher than copper and 10 times better than graphite sheets.

➂ The UTLHP is only 0.3 mm thick, making it suitable for modern slim devices while maintaining stable heat transport of up to 10 watts.

➀ Element Six and Bosch have formed a joint venture called Bosch Quantum Sensing for the production of quantum sensors.

➁ Element Six will hold a 25% stake in the joint venture, having collaborated with Bosch on the technology since 2023.

➂ The specially developed synthetic diamond by Element Six is a key component for Bosch's quantum sensors, making them portable, less expensive to produce, and commercially scalable.

➀ Google's Pixel 9a has already received reviews and performance benchmarks before its official launch;

➁ The phone shows incremental improvements in design and performance while cutting costs;

➂ Reviewers were impressed with the fluidity and optimized feel of the 9a, along with the same Pixel camera magic.

➀ The Light Phone III, a minimalist phone, is set to be delivered starting March 27, a few months behind schedule. It offers basic functions without apps to help users disconnect.

➁ The phone lacks an app store, social media, and web browser, focusing on essential features like calls, messaging, and navigation.

➂ It features a 3.92-inch AMOLED display, NFC, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP selfie camera. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor ensures performance.

➀ TCL at MWC 2025 showcased a range of new phones and a tablet, including the Nxtpaper 5G phone with e-ink-like display technology;

➁ The Nxtpaper display aims to reduce eye strain by reducing blue-light emissions and glare;

➂ TCL's new models are budget-friendly, with prices not exceeding $350.

➀ Samsung is rumored to unveil its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge on April 16;

➁ The initial production run will be limited to 40,000 units;

➂ The phone is expected to be available in May and will come in three colors.

➀ IDC forecasts smartphone unit sales to grow 2.3% in 2025, following a 6.1% increase in 2024.

➁ Android is expected to grow 40% faster than iOS in 2025, driven by a 5.6% increase in China, thanks to government subsidies.

➂ Despite iOS's 1.9% decline in China, it is forecast to grow globally by 1.8% due to strong U.S. growth.

➀ Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been revealed with a slightly larger design;

➁ The external display is 3.6 inches and the internal display is 6.8 inches;

➂ The hinge and folding crease have been improved.

➀ The Q1 NAND market remains over-supplied, leading to sustained price declines and financial strain for suppliers.

➁ Supply and demand are expected to be closer to balance in Q2, driven by production cuts, inventory reductions, and growing demand from AI and DeepSeek applications.

➂ China's trade-in subsidy policies have stimulated smartphone sales and accelerated depletion of NAND Flash inventory.

➀ The TikTok ban in the U.S. has led to a surge in demand for smartphones with the app pre-installed.

➁ This has resulted in listings on eBay for thousands of dollars.

➂ One listing even goes as high as $50,000 for an iPhone 15 Pro Max with TikTok installed.

➀ Samsung has hinted at a tri-fold smartphone during its Unpacked event.

➁ The device features a large display and is set to launch in Q3 2025.

➂ Only 200,000 units are planned to be manufactured, targeting tech enthusiasts.

➀ Samsung has teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-slim smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera.

➁ The device will have a staggered release, starting in select markets like the US and Korea.

➂ The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to compete with Apple's iPhone 17 Air later this year.

➀ Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra.

➁ The S25 and S25+ feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, 12GB RAM, and One UI 7 on Android 15.

➂ The S25 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch anti-reflective display, 200MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage.