Huawei

The firm reported 245.5bn yuan ($37bn, £28bn) in revenues, up from 175.6bn yuan for the same period last year.

It did not disclose its net profit but said the operating margin was 12%, down from 18% in the first half of 2015.

Huawei is the third-biggest smartphone vendor in the world behind Samsung and Apple and one of the world's largest telecommunications firms.

Originally known for its low-cost smartphones, Huawei has now moved into higher-end models.

The company said it had seen steady growth across all its business sectors.

The new phone is expected to feature enhancements including the force touch display, a better camera and a faster processor.

Apple may also unveil a new version of the iPad -- a 12.9-inch "Pro" model, according to a report by John Paczkowski of BuzzFeed.

A company spokesman declined to comment.

With the 13-megapixel shooter usually slotted into the rear of the 5.2-inch device, when the need for a selfie strikes, users can simply flip the camera housing up so that it's forward-facing - clever, right?

Further boosting your vanity shots, the camera features an f/2.0 aperture, 28mm wide-angle lens and a dual-tone LED flash.

More than a party piece device, the Honor 7i, which has just launched in China ahead of an expected global release later in the year, features a decent, if not ground-breaking array of specs.