Hisense Releases Dual-core Android 4.0 Smartphone With Spreadtrum TD-SCDMA Chip

SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum" or the "Company"), a leading fabless semiconductor provider in China with advanced technology in 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards, today announced that the Hisense T96 for China Mobile, which is a dual-core smartphone with Android 4.0 using Spreadtrum's TD-SCDMA modem, the SC8803G, and RF transceiver, the SR3200, is now commercially available at a price of only RMB1199.

Hisense "nuclear power" T96 is the first dual-core TD smartphone with a 4.0-inch screen and Android 4.0 for China Mobile with a price just over RMB1000. T96 integrates a 1GHz dual-core processor, an independent GPU and is equipped with the latest Android 4.0 software, a stylish UI interface and supports 1080p HD video playback. This product offering enriches and enhances the TD-SCDMA smartphone experience, providing China Mobile's consumers with a high quality experience while setting a new price standard for TD dual-core smartphones.

Dr. Leo Li, Spreadtrum's president and CEO, said, "Supporting the rapid development of the domestic 3G smartphone market, Hisense has now released this dual-core high performance smartphone with Android 4.0 for China Mobile consumers. We are pleased to support Hisense and the development of the domestic 3G industry with our TD-SCDMA modem technology."

Mr. Yang Wenlin, General Manager of Hisense ( Qingdao) Co,.Ltd, said, "Spreadtrum has an excellent ability in chip design and provides us with cost-effective products. The release of the Hisense T96 marks Hisense together with Spreadtrum's deepening cooperation with China Mobile. In the future, Hisense will continue to improve the consumers' experience, promoting 3G development of the Chinese market with outstanding performance of our products."

About Spreadtrum Communications, Inc.

Spreadtrum Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRD; "Spreadtrum") is a fabless semiconductor company that develops mobile chipset platforms for smartphones, feature phones and other consumer electronics products, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G wireless communications standards.  Spreadtrum's solutions combine its highly integrated, power-efficient chipsets with customizable software and reference designs in a complete turnkey platform, enabling customers to achieve faster design cycles with a lower development cost. Spreadtrum's customers include global and China-based manufacturers developing mobile products for consumers in China and emerging markets around the world.  For more information, visit www.spreadtrum.com.

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