TechFaith to Showcase New Ruggedized Smart Devices at GITEX Technology Week 2013 in Dubai

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China TechFaith Wireless Technology Limited (NASDAQ: CNTF) ("TechFaith") today announced it will showcase many of its popular mobile devices and key new models at the GITEX Technology Week in Dubai from October 20^th to 24^th, 2013. The company will be located in Dubai World Trade Center, Zabeel Hall, booth number ZK-30.

Key new models TechFaith plans to showcase include:

Thunder (J5), a 4.5 inch slim ruggedized smart phone, which is water resistant up to 1.5 meters (IP68) and shock resistant. Thunder operates on Quad core CPU, with large internal memory and runs on the popular Android Jelly Bean operating system. Additionally, it also incorporates many exciting outdoor functions, supports dual SIM dual standby, and more.

ZEUS(J4), a 5.3 inch slim ruggedized smart phone, which is water resistant up to 1.5 meters (IP68), and shock resistant. ZEUS operates on a Duo Core CPU, runs on the popular Android Jelly Bean operating system, incorporates many exciting outdoor functions, supports dual SIM dual standby, and more.

JPAD is a 7.0 Inch Smart PAD, which is water resistant up to 1.5 meters (IP68) and shock resistant. JPAD operates on a Quad Core CPU, runs on the Android Jelly Bean operating system, also incorporates many popular outdoor tools, supports dual SIM dual standby, and more.

Health Phone 1 is a 4.3 inch medical smart phone, which has obtained medical CE. Health Phone 1 operates on Dual Core CPU, runs on the Android Jelly Bean operating system, and has the capability to perform health checks, such as ECG/Heart Rate/Stress Level/Thermometer/Glucose/Body Fat Percentage, and more.

Mr. Deyou Dong, COO and President of TechFaith, said, "We are very excited to be attending GITEX this year. Interest has been high in prior years with attendance by leading companies from across the global communications industry. We are looking forward to getting in front of existing and potential customers and partners with our strong new offerings and to updating people on our recent successes. Many of the trends we have been pushing forward, including ruggedized models and the convergence of value added healthcare functions into mobile phones, are now being adopted by some of the largest handset manufacturers given the validation of market demand. We are also seeing high interest in our gaming business, due to recent regulatory changes and the fact that our patent portfolio makes us an ideal partner for licensing or development opportunities."

GITEX TECHNOLOGY WEEK is one of the world's most dynamic and influential ICT exhibitions, and the platform for international professionals to do business across the Middle Eastern, African, Indian and South Asian markets. The exposition will be held from October 20 - 24, 2013 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. For more information please visit http://www.gitex.com.

About TechFaith

TechFaith (NASDAQ: CNTF) has three primary businesses. The Company is a leading global mobile solutions provider for the global mobile handsets market (previously called the ODP (Original Developed Product) business)). The Company is a leading developer of specialized mobile phones for differentiated market segments, including the rapidly growing smartphone market targeting wireless mobile phone network operators and end users; the Company also serves sports enthusiasts with a tailored line under the Jungle brand and the teen market under licensed brands. Under the Company's 17FOX brand (previously "17VEE"), the Company has built a leading intellectual property based motion gaming business ranging from Bluetooth-enabled motion gaming controllers and software to a planned proprietary set-top motion game box. For more information, please visit www.techfaithwireless.com, www.17fox.cn.

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