SAPPHIRE is already seeding its next Radeon RX 9070 XT lineup in China
Ahead of what looks like a wider debut at CES 2026.
Yesterday, we shared that the RX 9070 XT Nitro+ Phantom Link model appears to be on the way, with timing that lines up with CES. Chinese creators and reviewers are posting hands-on shots and early impressions, suggesting SAPPHIRE has started distributing sample units for coverage.
The other new detail is the color option. Alongside the Phantom Link talk, a Nitro+ variant in white is also showing up in these sample posts. Correct me if I’m wrong, but if this holds for retail, it would be the first time SAPPHIRE has released a white Nitro+ graphics card.
Source: JustBuy (Bilibili)
The new NITRO+ white model would share the specs with the “beige” model, which will soon be available in two variants: the standard 16-pin version and a dual power connector design known as Phantom Link. The latter has two connectors. One is called GC-HPWR, and it’s a PCIe-based connector that can optionally be installed on the GPU. As JustBuy (a Chinese creator who shared the info on this new model) says, this means you can sell the card later to whoever you want, since the adapter is optional.
SAPPHIRE still has not published a formal announcement, pricing, or a date. For now, treat the CES timing as a strong hint based on sample circulation, not a confirmed launch window.
Source via Uniko’s Hardware
