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Smartphone makers turn to recycled memory chips for budget phones — report

A re p ort from Counterpoint Research claims that several Chinese smartphone makers drastically lowered their production targets and looked for ways to cut costs in Q2 2026. By Q3 2026, however, some of these manufacturers had increased their targets again. Apparently, they were able to secure recycled DRAM from old smartphones, computers, and even servers. Like most recycled products, the chips are reportedly cleaned and properly tested before being reused. Some manufacturers are reportedly considering using these recycled chips only in budget models. Despite the testing, using older chips can still carry risks, especially over the long term. Like other tech components, DRAM can degrade over time, potentially leading to slower performance and an increased risk of data errors. According to Counterpoint Research, this appears to be a short-term fix. However, there is still no clear way out of the memory shortage, as chipmakers continue to prioritize high-margin chi...
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HONOR Pad X10 Mini: Snapdragon 685 CPU, 9.7″ 2K 90Hz LCD, 8,000mAh battery

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HONOR has a new budget tablet in China, the HONOR Pad X10 Mini.

The HONOR Pad X10 Mini features a decent 9.7-inch 2K LCD screen, with a high 90Hz refresh rate, 500-nit peak brightness, and has 100% sRGB color coverage. Keeping the lights on is an 8,000mAh battery with 15W wired charging.

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Under the hood, we have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor, with up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB.

It uses a 5-megapixel sensor in front and back. There are also stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless and MIL-STD-810H durability. It ships with Android 16-based MagicOS 10.

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The HONOR Pad X10 Mini 4GB/128GB is now listed in China for CNY1,099 (~Php10,500), while the 6GB/128GB is at CNY1,399 (~Php13,400). No 4G LTE model is available.

HONOR Pad X10 Mini Specs

  • Android 16, MagicOS 10
  • 9.7-inch 2K IPS display, 2052 x 1152 pixel resolution, ~242ppi
  • 60Hz/90Hz refresh rate
  • 2.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 octa-core processor
  • 4GB/6GB RAM
  • Adreno 610 GPU
  • 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB
  • 5-megapixel front camera
  • 5-megapixel rear camera
  • Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless
  • WiFi 5
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB-C
  • Dimensions: 235.37 x 141.43 8.48mm
  • Weight: 447g
  • Color: Gray
  • 8,000mAh battery, 15W wired charging

This article, HONOR Pad X10 Mini: Snapdragon 685 CPU, 9.7″ 2K 90Hz LCD, 8,000mAh battery, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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