Neowin News Feed for: Zte

EU reportedly moves to ban Huawei from member states' 5G systems

David Uzondu — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:04:01 +0000

The EU is looking at turning its guidance on "high-risk" telecom vendors into binding rules that would push member states to phase out Huawei and ZTE over security concerns. Read more...

Nubia's REDMAGIC 7 global announcement imminent, read our review very soon

Robbie Khan — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:10:01 +0000

nubia's 7th generation of the flagship gaming phone has been announced for Chinese markets, with global offerings showcasing on the 22nd February 2022. Read our full review on the same day! Read more...

Qualcomm, AT&T, Xiaomi, Samsung, and more collaborate to drive 5G mmWave growth

Usama Jawad — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:16:01 +0000

Qualcomm has announced that it is partnering with over 35 companies worldwide to drive the growth of 5G mmWave, which will potentially allow users to download a 120-minute 4K UHD movie in 27 seconds. Read more...

ZTE launches its flagship smartphone, the Axon 30 Ultra, globally for $750

Chandrakant Isi — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:58:01 +0000

The Axon 30 Ultra features a 6.6-inch OLED screen, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chipset, 5G connectivity, and 65W fast charging support. The phone's quad camera supports up to 8K video recording. Read more...

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra review: A perfectly fine flagship that is easy to overlook

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 27 May 2021 12:00:01 +0000

ZTE's latest flagship packs everything you'd expect in a 2021 flagship, and does so at a more affordable price than most competitors. On the other hand, it does very little to stand out. Read more...

ZTE Axon 20 5G review: The first under-display camera has too many drawbacks

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 10:00:01 +0000

The ZTE Axon 20 5G is the world's first phone with an under-display selfie camera, which makes it incredibly unique. But that camera - and the others - is too flawed to make this a worthy purchase. Read more...

Hands-on with the ZTE Axon 20 5G with under-display selfie camera

João Carrasqueira — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 10:00:01 +0000

ZTE recently launched the world's first phone with a selfie camera under the display, and now we get the chance to see it for ourselves. Check out our first impressions of the ZTE Axon 20 5G. Read more...

Here are the five coolest tech innovations of 2020

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 17:00:01 +0000

2020 has been a long hard year, but the technology world has marched forward with some cool new products this year. Let's take a look at some of the best products we've seen this year. Read more...

U.S. to fund the removal of Chinese tech in its networks

Paul Hill — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:22:01 +0000

U.S. lawmakers are expected to pass a bill that will require the removal of Huawei and ZTE equipment from mobile networks in the country. The bill also includes funding for low-income families. Read more...

You can now buy the ZTE Axon 20 5G with its under-display camera

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:38:01 +0000

The world's first phone with a camera underneath the display, the ZTE Axon 20 5G, is now available to buy in markets worldwide. The phone costs $449, and it comes with upper mid-range specs. Read more...

ZTE Axon 20 5G with its under-display camera comes to global markets on December 21

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 15:24:01 +0000

ZTE has announced the global launch of the Axon 20 5G, the world's first production smartphone with a camera under the screen. It will be available on December 21, but the price is still unknown. Read more...

FCC reports it could cost $1.8 billion to remove Huawei and ZTE from U.S. networks

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:20:02 +0000

Removing and replacing equipment from Huawei and ZTE in the networks of U.S. carriers could cost approximately $1.837 billion, the Federal Communications Commission revealed today. Read more...

ZTE Axon 20 5G will be the world's first phone with a camera under the display

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:36:01 +0000

ZTE has announced that it will be launching the first mass-produced smartphone with a camera hidden under its screen, the ZTE Axon 20 5G. It's launching on September 1, but only in China. Read more...

Huawei trade ban with the US extended through 2021

Rajesh Pandey — Thu, 14 May 2020 04:36:01 +0000

The order banning Huawei, ZTE, and other companies in dealing with U.S. companies has been extended through 2021. Among other things, this means Huawei cannot launch phones with Google Play suite. Read more...

Qualcomm shows off momentum of Snapdragon 865 phones

Rich Woods — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:00:06 +0000

At Qualcomm's not-MWC event today, the company rounded up the devices that are running its latest flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 865. Some of them haven't even been announced yet. Read more...

ZTE's Axon 10s Pro is the world's first Snapdragon 865 phone

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 07:02:01 +0000

ZTE today announced the world's first smartphone with a Snapdragon 865 chip, the Axon 10s Pro. It is also the first phone in the world to use LPDDR5 RAM. The phone comes with a 6.47-inch display. Read more...

LG backs out of MWC 2020 due to coronavirus

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:36:01 +0000

LG Electronics has announced that it won't be attending this year's Mobile World Congress, due to concerns regarding the current coronavirus outbreak. China-based ZTE has done the same. Read more...

Chinese phone firms ask the FCC not to label them as national security risks

Paul Hill — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 07:52:01 +0000

Huawei and ZTE have asked the FCC not to finalize a decision that would see it designate the Chinese firms as national security risks, which could see carriers stop using their hardware. Read more...

ZTE Axon 10 Pro now available for pre-order in the U.S. from $549

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:12:01 +0000

ZTE's Axon 10 Pro is now available for pre-order in the U.S. at a starting price of $549. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 855 chipset and runs Android 9.0, with Android 10 in tow later this year. Read more...

nubia's Z20 comes with two AMOLED panels, a Snapdragon 855+ and three cameras

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 16:58:01 +0000

nubia's latest flagship, the Z20, packs a punch. It comes with two AMOLED screens, a top-of-the-range Snapdragon processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and three cameras. Read more...

ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G goes on sale in China for ¥4,999 (~$722)

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:22:01 +0000

ZTE officially kicked off the sale of its first 5G smartphone in China today, the Axon 10 Pro 5G. The device is available to purchase for ¥4,999 (~$722) and is also set to hit Europe in the future. Read more...

nubia has launched its gaming smartphone, Red Magic 3, globally

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 27 May 2019 16:04:01 +0000

The Red Magic 3, successor to nubia's Reg Magic Mars, can now be bought by customers around the world. Announced in April 2019, sales of the gaming smartphone were previously limited to China only. Read more...

The Red Magic 3 is nubia's gaming smartphone with a built-in fan

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:06:01 +0000

Chinese phone maker nubia has announced its latest flagship called the Red Magic 3. The gaming phone comes equipped with an internal cooling fan - a first in the smartphone industry. Read more...

Pre-orders open for nubia's Alpha smartwatch with wrap-around OLED display

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 16:58:01 +0000

If you're looking for a smartwatch that isn't like others, the nubia Alpha might just be for you. The watch features a unique design with its wrap-around display and is now available for pre-order. Read more...

ZTE launches first phone in the US after facing ban

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:08:01 +0000

After being banned by the US government and paying off fines to re-enter the American market, ZTE has made its comeback by releasing a new phone called Visible R2, its first launch since the ban. Read more...

President Trump may sign an executive order banning Huawei and ZTE in the U.S.

Rich Woods — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:52:01 +0000

According to a new report, President Donald Trump might be issuing an executive order banning telecommunications equipment, such as 5G equipment, from Huawei and ZTE in the United States. Read more...

The nubia X doubles down offering two screens and two fingerprint readers

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:48:01 +0000

The nubia X was introduced today, offering up an impressive design with its near bezel-less display on the front but also another display on the rear. The phone also has two fingerprint readers. Read more...

After taking a beating from the U.S. government, ZTE expects a $1 billion loss this year

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 22:06:01 +0000

The Chinese smartphone maker today posted its financial report for the past three months, which includes a predicted loss of one billion dollars for the whole year despite posting profits in Q3. Read more...

Nubia's dual screen phone is slated to launch on October 31

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 20:52:01 +0000

ZTE sub-brand Nubia is expected to launch its dual screen phone with a 6.2" main display and 5.1" rear display is set to be revealed on October 21, according to a posting by the company's CEO. Read more...

This Android handset for some reason has a display on the front and the rear

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:28:01 +0000

Over the past decade, there have been a lot of interesting designs when it comes to mobile devices. A new video shows us another perfect example with a phone making use of two full-color displays. Read more...

ZTE's nubia Z18 makes its official debut with Vincent van Gogh model in tow

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 17:04:01 +0000

After months of leaks, the nubia Z18 has finally made its official debut. The handset packs the best in terms of specifications and allegedly offers a 91.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. Read more...

Nubia's latest creation is a smartphone for your wrist

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:00:01 +0000

Chinese smartphone maker Nubia's most interesting reveal at IFA 2018 is this amalgam of a smartphone and a watch, featuring an oblong, bendable display that it thinks will be the 'future of mobility'. Read more...

ZTE reveals its first device since being banned, the Axon 9 Pro

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:56:01 +0000

The Axon 9 Pro is ZTE's latest device. The handset offers top-end specifications like a Snapdragon 845 processor and also has a notched AMOLED display. It will make its retail debut in September. Read more...

Huawei slams Australia's decision to ban 5G sales in country as politically motivated

Paul Hill — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 16:38:01 +0000

Huawei has issued a blistering statement following a decision by the Australian government to ban Chinese 5G technologies being bought by local mobile carriers. Huawei may take legal action. Read more...

Use of Huawei and ZTE tech banned within U.S. Government

Sharath Ravishankar — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 08:04:01 +0000

A bill signed by President Trump now officially prevents the U.S. Government and anyone associated directly with it from using tech made by select Chinese firms, which includes Huawei and ZTE. Read more...

ZTE can import technology from the U.S. again... for now

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 19:28:01 +0000

After many weeks of efforts by the Chinese firm to regain the trust of the American government, the Department of Commerce has finally lifted the ban it had imposed on the company's imports. Read more...

ZTE continues putting itself back together, has a new CEO and execs

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 17:34:01 +0000

The Chinese company continues its efforts to meet the U.S. government's demands and has now announced a new CEO along with other executives as it tries to resume its normal operations. Read more...

ZTE appoints new chairman as it attempts to get back on its feet

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:38:01 +0000

The Chinese phone manufacturer ZTE continues its efforts to stay in business despite the major setbacks imposed by the United States, and it has appointed a new chairman as part of the process. Read more...

Chinese tech giant ZTE apparently can't fix a broken urinal because of the US

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 14:52:01 +0000

Perhaps a comical attempt at getting back at the US government or perhaps a sign of its pitiful state of affairs, ZTE tells its employees it can't fix a broken urinal because of the US ban on it. Read more...

ZTE agrees to pay $1 billion to continue operating in the U.S.

Paul Hill — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:00:01 +0000

ZTE has agreed to pay $1 billion and make personnel changes to continue operating in the U.S. The deal will also see a U.S. monitoring team join the company to ensure compliance with U.S. law. Read more...