The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has proposed new mandatory national standards for power banks. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of lithium-ion battery-powered portable chargers.

According to a report from China, the proposed standards are part of a draft revision of the “Safety Technical Specification for Mobile Power Supplies.” MIIT is currently seeking public feedback on the plan. The new guidelines aim to improve product reliability and user safety by introducing tougher safety tests and regulatory oversight.

The revised standards include extreme stress tests such as overcharging, puncture, compression, and thermal abuse. These additions build upon existing safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries used in power banks. The proposal also plans to regulate key production processes and critical materials used in battery cells and packs. MIIT will also evaluate how power banks perform after long-term use and aging.

The push for stricter regulation follows a global rise in power bank-related incidents. In the United States, Anker has recalled around 1.16 million units of its PowerCore 10000 (model A1263) sold between June 2016 and December 2022. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 19 incidents involving overheating, fire, or explosion. These events caused minor injuries and over $60,000 in property damage.

Australia has also raised concerns. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued 17 power bank recalls since 2020, with 34,000 faulty units still in use. Experts attribute the rise in safety risks to weak regulations and growing demand for portable charging devices. Airlines have also started tightening rules after a recent in-flight fire was linked to a power bank.

The MIIT proposal aims to address these issues by setting a higher safety benchmark for all mobile power products sold in China. If implemented, the new standards could influence global manufacturers and lead to stricter international safety norms.

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The OnePlus 13T has been making the rounds online in rumors and leaks. Now, the latest sighting is from a major Chinese certification, which hints at its imminent release. The company’s upcoming mini flagship has just surfaced on the MIIT database, so here are all the details.

OnePlus 13T visits China’s MIIT Certification

The Chinese tech giant’s OnePlus 13T was spotted carrying the PKX110 model number (Via MySmartPrice). Unfortunately, this listing does not reveal any features or specifications of the new premium phone. But most of its key specs have either been teased or leaked. The OnePlus 13T just recorded a score of over 3 million on AnTuTu benchmark thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This chipset was even listed with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and running on the Android 15 OS out of the box.

So we are getting a flagship performance level from this compact phone. One OnePlus executive recently confirmed that it will be releasing the mini flagship with a massive 6,200mAh battery pack, which could support 80W wired fast charging. For photography, there is a 50MP (Main) + 50MP (Telephoto) dual camera setup. On the front, the OnePlus 13T could sport a 6.31-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an optical in-display fingerprint scanner.

While it is rumored to be more affordable than the OnePlus 13, it won’t cut corners in terms of design. So you’re still getting a glass panel on the rear and a metallic middle frame. But thanks to its compact size, the device would weight around 185 grams. The company is confirmed to launch the OnePlus 13T later this month, so stick around for more as we will covering the launch event later this month.

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OnePlus plans to be the first smartphone brand to launch a flagship phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip. With the Snapdragon announcement drawing near, it seems like the OnePlus 13 launch is also right around the corner. A recent sighting in a Chinese certification has also backed these expectations, so here’s what we know.

OnePlus 13 spotted in Chinese certification

The Chinese smartphone maker’s next-gen premium device surfaced on the MIIT database. This is a major certification platform, which hints at the OnePlus 13’s imminent release. This device was spotted carrying the PJZ110 model number and was certified with 5G connectivity, a dual SIM card slot, and running on the Android operating system.

Apart from these basic specs, MIIT didn’t reveal any other notable details. But we have a fair bit of info regarding its specs thanks to various leaks and reports. OnePlus 13 is confirmed to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. GeekBench listing showcased the smartphone with 16GB of RAM. The benchmarks also confirmed its flagship phone with Android 15 OS out of the box. Reports have claimed that a massive 6,000mAh battery pack could power this device, which supports 100W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging.

For optics, the rear is expected to pack a triple camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT808 primary sensor along with an ultra wide angle lens and a periscope telephoto shooter. The camera module will continue the Hasselblad calibration. Other notable details include an IP69 rating for water and dust resistance and a new green vegan leather option. The OnePlus 13 on GeekBench was seen outperforming the iPhone 16’s Apple A18 chipset. Based on what we know so far, this flagship device will be announced in September.

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Xiaomi is rumored to be working on a new foldable phone. The device in question is expected to feature a clamshell folding design and could be the Xiaomi Mix Flip. Now, the latest sighting in a Chinese certification platform has revealed more details regarding the upcoming device. So let’s have a look.

New Xiaomi Mix Flip surfaces on MIIT

The Chinese tech giant’s upcoming Mix Flip model was spotted on the MIIT certification platform. Looking at the online database, we can see the smartphone carries the 2311BPN23C model number. This is in line with our previous report with a previous IMEI database also listing the device with the same model number. The latest sighting in China confirms an interesting feature that could be making its way to the Xiaomi Mix Flip.

The new foldable phone was listed with support for satellite communication, which is a popular feature that has been arriving on flagship devices in recent times. Unfortunately, the MIIT certification does not reveal any other finer details regarding this device. Although a previous leak for tipster Digital Chat Station revealed some key specifications of the Mix Flip. The new Flip phone is rumored to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

Renders of the Mix Flip `online also offered us a look at its design. The rear houses a horizontally aligned triple camera setup, which is expected to include a 3x telephoto lens. A small external screen is situated right below the rear camera module. Meanwhile, the front has a tall clamshell screen with a center aligned punch hole cutout for the selfie camera. This is all the information we have at the moment so stick around for more updates.

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Oppo is currently developing the next generation of foldable smartphones, slated for launch later this year. Leaked renders of the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip indicate that the design won’t undergo significant changes compared to its predecessor, the Find N2 Flip. Excitingly, the device has now obtained the MIIT certification, bringing it closer to its official release.

Spotted by TheTechOutlook, the Oppo PHT110, which is known to be the Oppo Find N3 Flip has emerged on the MIIT authority in China. The certification does not reveal any specifics regarding the hardware or design. Nevertheless, based on its predecessor’s global release, we anticipate the Find N3 Flip to make its debut in the global market as well.

Oppo Find N3 Flip specs (rumored)

The Find N3 Flip is rumored to feature a 3.26-inch AMOLED cover display and a 6.8-inch inner foldable AMOLED display, both offering FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will sport a Sony IMX890 50-megapixel primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera. It is expected to have a 32-megapixel front-facing camera as well.

Under the hood, it will be powered by the Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset, accompanied by 16 GB of RAM and a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The Find N3 Flip will provide 512 GB of storage and run on ColorOS 13.1-based Android 13.

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iQOO is officially teasing the launch of iQOO Neo 7 Pro in India. On the other hand, there are reports suggesting that the Chinese division of the brand will soon debut the iQOO 11S. This smartphone seems to have been listed on the MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) website.

A soon-to-be-released iQOO phone, identified by the model number V2304A, has been recently spotted on the MIIT regulatory authority website in China. This handset is believed to be the highly anticipated iQOO 11S. The website does not tell much about the device. However, the presence of 5G network support has been confirmed.

We do not have any official words on the specifications of the device. However, known tipster Digital Chat Station had previously tipped the specifications of the upcoming iQOO 11S smartphone on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. The tipster claims that the phone will be focused on providing higher performance and faster charging tech. According to him, the handset will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset.

He further tells that the phone will flaunt a Samsung E6 OLED panel with a 2K 3200 x 1440 pixel resolution and up to a 144Hz high refresh rate. The handset will offer a 50-megapixel primary camera along with Vivo’s V2 imaging chip to help further in the camera processing. As mentioned earlier, the device will focus on faster charging counterpart and will support up to 200W fast wired charging.

The report also claims that the smartphone will launch as early as next month, i.e. July 2023 in China. After the Chinese launch, the phone would be later introduced to the overseas market. It has also been reported that the handset will go on sale in China starting July 08th.

If the leak regarding the product’s July launch comes out to be true, we can expect an official hint or teaser from the brand in the near future.

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Vivo is gearing up to launch a new mid range smartphone from its popular Y series. The device in question is the Vivo Y35m+ model, who’s launch could be just around the corner after it was spotted on a Chinese certification website.

Vivo Y35m+ will be powered by a Dimensity 700 SoC

The upcoming Y35m+ model was spotted on China’s MIIT certification website. Here, we can see the device carrying the V2279A model number. Furthermore, this listing also confirms that the Y35m+ model will bring support for 2G, 3G, 4G, and even 5G network connectivity. Apart from this, the database confirms that the device will offer dual SIM standby and an Android operating system.

This listing also hints that the Vivo V35m+ model’s launch could be right around the corner. Notably, the recent sighting follows after the phone was also spotted on the 3C and TENAA certifications in China. We even covered its pricing leak earlier this month. Thanks to these certifications, we have some idea regarding its specifications. The Y35m+ could be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC that will be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

Additionally, it would likely run on Android 13 OS based OriginOS custom skin out of the box. On the front, the smartphone is believed to feature an OLED panel that has a 6.64 inch size and a waterdrop notch. The rear will likely feature a 50 megapixel primary camera on the rear and an 8 megapixel front facing selfie shooter. A large 5,000mAh battery pack could power the device that supports around 18W fast charging. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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Honor is gearing up to launch its latest offering, the Honor 90 series, which has recently passed the network access certification of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Reports suggest that the high-end version of the Honor 90 series will come equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip.

Although the detailed specifications and photos of the Honor 90 series have not surfaced yet, the MIIT website has listed the model numbers of the devices as REA-AN00 for the Honor 90 and REP-AN00 for the Honor 90 Pro. Rumors indicate that the Honor 90 lineup could be announced in May and be made available for purchase in time for China’s 618 online shopping festival.

According to Digital Chat Station, a reliable tipster, the Honor 90 Pro will retain some of the core specifications of its predecessor, the Honor 80 Pro, including the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The tipster also claims that the Honor 90 Pro will feature a 1.5K resolution and a high-frequency dimming curved screen. Since Honor 80 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch 120Hz OLED display it is expected the 90 Pro will also retain the same. The smartphone is also expected to come with two front-facing cameras in a dual cutout design.

It’s worth noting that Honor will still use the Samsung ISOCELL HP3 sensor in the Honor 90 series, which is theoretically capable of outputting 200MP images. This is a significant improvement over the Honor 80 Pro, which uses a 160MP main camera. It remains to be seen how the Honor 90 series will fare against other flagship smartphones in the market. However, according to DCS, the smartphone is going to be less powerful than OPPO Reno 10 Pro+.

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Xiaomi is preparing for a supposedly large flagship smartphone launch event next month in July, as the tech giant is reportedly going to launch 4 of their new flagship offerings for H2 2022, which are the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S, Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition.

And as we are about step into July, the famous Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station, has once again shared on Weibo that the 4 upcoming Xiaomi flagships have been officially certified and listed on the China MIIT(Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) database, signifying an imminent launch soon. 

The listings do not reveal much as it only confirms that the 4 Xiaomi flagships are 5G-enabled Android flagships that support both standalone and non standalone (SA/NSA) 5G signals and are certified for electronics safety in the country. 

However, in another follow-up Weibo post, Digital Chat Station shared with netizens that for the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powered Xiaomi flagships launching next month (which includes the Xiaomi 12 Ultra, Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12S Pro), the 3 devices will be offered in a 512GB storage option, which is on par with the currently available Redmi K50 Pro powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC which also has a 512GB storage option as well.

No leaks were shared regarding the Xiaomi 12S Pro Dimensity Edition memory configurations but we do know that a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC will power the device.

All 4 of the upcoming unannounced Xiaomi flagships are reportedly coming with Leica-engineered camera setups which is in line with the recent announcement that Xiaomi is partnering with Leica to bring a new era of smartphone photography to the industry. And last month, a real life image of the upcoming Xiaomi 12S flagship showcased the device with a triple camera setup with Leica branding on the top-left of the rear back panel.

Xiaomi’s next major flagship launch event will be held in July, and as we approach summer, Xiaomi is bringing in the heat for the Android flagship competition in 2022.

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 has just been certified in China. The device was spotted on official government websites like TENNA and MIIT, which have apparently revealed certain key information regarding the upcoming foldable smartphone.

As per the official listings, the South Korean tech giant’s new foldable handset will be powered by a large 4,500mAh battery pack and will sport the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC under the hood. It will also feature two displays, including a large primary screen and an external display on the outer side. The larger display is 7.5 inches while the external panel will be 6.2 inches. While finer details regarding the device are still unknown, a Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website, revealed certain additional details as well.

According to @数码闲聊站, the Galaxy Z Fold3 will support 25W fast charging and will run Android 11 out of the box. Additionally, the blogger expects that the device will be priced at around or more than 15,000 Yuan (roughly 2,317 US Dollars). While the actual release date of the foldable handset is still unknown at the moment, the smartphone maker is expected to announce the device on 11th August 2021 during the Galaxy UNPACKED event, which will also include the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip3, Galaxy Buds 2, and Galaxy Watch 4 as well.

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The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released a list of the top 10 Chinese software companies for 2019. The list is the 18th one they have released since they began ranking the companies.

At the top of the list is none other than Huawei Technologies, taking the top spot for the 18th time. They are followed by Haier Group and Alibaba Cloud Computing Co. Ltd. Inspur Group, a large-scale IT enterprise and leader in cloud computing comes in at the fourth spot while Hisense Group takes the 5th position.

Xiaomi makes it to the top 10 for the very first time and sits at the 7th spot. The mobile giant invested a lot in AI and IoT last year and that has propelled it from the 11th spot it occupied last year. China UnionPay Co. Ltd follows behind at the 8th position while Nanrui Electric Co. Ltd sits at the 9th position. E-commerce giant, Beijing Jingdong, clinches the 10th position.

Other familiar names on the list include DJI which sits at the 42nd spot. According to the Weibo account that posted images of the list, Vivo sits at the 79th spot, a massive fall from its previous position of 42nd last year, while its sister company, OPPO, did not make the list this year.

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The year is coming to an end and while some manufacturers still have launches planned for the remaining weeks, some are already looking forward to the next year. We believe Xiaomi belongs to the latter category.

Two unknown Xiaomi devices have received certifications at the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and their model numbers reveal they are scheduled to arrive next year. The phones are the Xiaomi M19101F9T and the M19101F9E.

All the phones Xiaomi released this year all have their model numbers beginning with M18. Seeing as these two new devices have their model numbers beginning with M19, one can tell that they are scheduled to launch in 2019. However, we have no idea which models they are but since only the last alphabet is different, they are probably network variants of the same model.

There are rumors that they might be variants of the Mi 9 series, not necessarily the main flagships since the Snapdragon 8150 hasn’t been officially released yet, but maybe less powerful versions.

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There are also speculations that they might be the Chinese variants of the Redmi Note 6 Pro. This is more plausible as Xiaomi hasn’t yet released a successor to the Redmi Note 5 (Pro) in its home country.

Nevertheless, we expect more details to surface when they appear on TENAA.

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Two months since it was first announced, new details about famous Chinese video streaming website, Tudou, and DOOV Mobile’s collaboration project, the Ni Ke Phone, have finally emerged.

Recently, a new cellphone from DOOV received its network license from the Ministry of Information and Industry Technology’s website. Its model number is the DOOV V1. This phone comes with a rotating camera and which is exactly the same as the design of the upcoming DOOV Ni Ke phone which was leaked a while back, confirming that the DOOV V1 and the DOOV Ni Ke are one and the same.

You can see how the design of the camera in the MIIT photo of the V1 looks similar to the Ni Ke phone’s design. Usually, the surface of the phone is aligned with the camera (the V1 has a thickness of 8.5mm). This camera can turn at 180 degrees which makes it easier for users to take selfies. Only the Tudou phone can have this design in China. According to the MIIT’s website, it only has 13mp, but as a phone that specializes on taking videos and photos, it should have a better resolution. Could this be a special version? This also has dual-color LED lights.

As for its other specifications, the DOOV V1 as a 1.5GHz quad-processor (probably the MTK MT6732), 2G RAM, 16G ROM, a 5-inch HD screen, and support for TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

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Today, a new device from Coolpad has been listed in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website. According to its profile, the VC-1 sports a 5.98-inch 2K (2560 x 1440) display screen, uses the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, has 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM (can be expanded up to 128GB), and supports TD-LTE/LTE FDD/CDMA 2000/CDMA 1X/GSM and dual-SIM. Its OS is based on the Android 4.4.4.

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This phone’s measurements are 162 x 83.2 x 8.75mm and it weighs 182g. It sports a metal frame and has an amazing screen-to-body ratio. Also its Home button looks very similar to the Meizu’s. Furthermore, it has a dual-camera (pixilation is unknown as of now) and dual-LED.

Some say that this could be the new Coolpad Daguan 5 flagship phone. It is predicted to be launched this October.

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The 4G edition of the Smartisan phone has just received certification from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

According to MIIT’s website, the Smartisan 4G phone’s model number is SM705 and sports a 5-inch 1080p display screen. Its processor is the Snapdragon 801 quad-core chipset (2.5GHz). It has 2GB RAM and its OS is the Android 4.4.2-based Smartisan OS. The Smartisan 4G phone also sports a 5mp/13mp camera and supports TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM networks.

The 16GB version will cost 3500 RMB while the 32GB edition will cost 3650 RMB (594.08 USD).

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