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Yulong Coolpad (our parent company) was established in 1993 in Shenzhen, China. We were listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2004 (code: 2369). Coolpad’s excellent market performance is the result of our emphasis on researching and developing products that satisfy consumer’s needs and wants, as is seen by the fact that between 2010 and 2012 our sales revenue grew at a compound annual rate of 67%.
As of March 31, 2012, we applied for more than 3,000 patents in the mobile phone industry, more than 85% of which are invention patents. Coolpad’s patented "Dual-mode and Dual-standby Technology” has even been awarded the top science and technology award in China.
Breaking news! TrendForce recently ranked Coolpad as the 6th largest global smartphone OEM during the 2nd quarter of 2013, beating out stiff competition like LG and Nokia. In addition, we were listed on this year’s China Fortune 500 for the first time ever, at a not-too-shabby #342.
What you need to know about us:
• 25 million smartphones produced each year
• $2 billion in revenue each year
• Launched over 50 new handsets in 2012
• Research and Development facilities in 6 worldwide locations, with over 2000 engineers designing your next generation smartphone
• China’s #1 smartphone manufacturer
• Launched the world’s first CDMA/GSM dual-mode, dual-standby smartphone
• 100% company owned manufacturing facility, which reduces dependency and allows us to better control quality
• Sole focus is researching, developing and manufacturing smartphones that fit your needs
As of March 31, 2012, we applied for more than 3,000 patents in the mobile phone industry, more than 85% of which are invention patents. Coolpad’s patented "Dual-mode and Dual-standby Technology” has even been awarded the top science and technology award in China.
Breaking news! TrendForce recently ranked Coolpad as the 6th largest global smartphone OEM during the 2nd quarter of 2013, beating out stiff competition like LG and Nokia. In addition, we were listed on this year’s China Fortune 500 for the first time ever, at a not-too-shabby #342.
What you need to know about us:
• 25 million smartphones produced each year
• $2 billion in revenue each year
• Launched over 50 new handsets in 2012
• Research and Development facilities in 6 worldwide locations, with over 2000 engineers designing your next generation smartphone
• China’s #1 smartphone manufacturer
• Launched the world’s first CDMA/GSM dual-mode, dual-standby smartphone
• 100% company owned manufacturing facility, which reduces dependency and allows us to better control quality
• Sole focus is researching, developing and manufacturing smartphones that fit your needs
Overview
Employees
501-1000
Phone
(877) 606-5753
Founded date
2003
Mentions in press and media 7
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| Jul 22, 2025 | Inmo eyes lead in China’s AI glasses market with RMB 150 million boost | In 2025, the heat around artificial intelligence-driven glasses is unmistakable. Hard to believe, considering that just a year ago, the smart glasses market had been all but abandoned, kept alive mostly by a handful of state-backed investor... |
| Dec 22, 2024 | The Rise and Fall of the Meizu M8: A Chinese Clone's Bold Challenge to Apple | In the world of smartphones, imitation is often seen as the sincerest form of flattery. But in 2007, a small Chinese company named Meizu took imitation to a new level. They aimed not just to replicate the iPhone but to create a device that ... |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Как китайцы «айфон на винде» сделали: Смотрим на Meizu M8 | В 2007 году небольшая компания, разрабатывающая MP3-плееры под названием Meizu, решила бросить вызов самой Apple и разработать смартфон не просто повторяющий iPhone по дизайну, но и который был бы круче оригинального собрата! Недавно мой по... |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Украинский мир китайской сборки | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Китайские гаджеты выходят на точки | |
| May 19, 2015 | Scratch Wireless Unveils New “Wi-Fi First” Smartphone for $99 | Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Reprints Scratch Wireless is trying to make bills from wireless companies a relic of the past. It’s an ambitious dream, and the Cambridge, MA, startup has taken a step forward by partn... |
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FAQ about Coolpad
When was Coolpad founded?
Coolpad was founded in 2003.
What has the press written about Coolpad?
Parsers VC has collected 7 articles mentioning Coolpad, among them “Inmo eyes lead in China’s AI glasses market with RMB 150 million boost” (Jul 22, 2025) and “The Rise and Fall of the Meizu M8: A Chinese Clone's Bold Challenge to Apple” (Dec 22, 2024).
Is Coolpad still active?
Yes, Coolpad is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 30, 2026.