SUNMI launches Windows-based commercial devices with on-device AI
SUNMI Technology (06810.HK) has introduced a family of commercial devices running Windows, its first move into x86 and Windows-based commercial terminals since 2013. The range, shown at the SUNMI Developer Conference 2026 (SDC 2026) in Singapore on 22 October, brings on-device AI to retailers that rely on Windows business software.
- SUNMI unveiled the FLEX 3 WIN (18.5, 21.5 and 27 inches), T3 PRO WIN and T3 PRO MAX WIN at SDC 2026.
- It is SUNMI's first x86 and Windows commercial terminal range since 2013.
- Intel Core Ultra processors provide up to 21 TOPS of on-device AI compute, according to SUNMI.
- SUNMI DMP manages Windows and Android devices from one platform.
- Orders opened globally on 22 October, with deliveries starting in Europe in November.
Three product lines, first x86 return since 2013
The new family includes the FLEX 3 WIN, available in 18.5-inch, 21.5-inch and 27-inch versions, as well as the T3 PRO WIN and T3 PRO MAX WIN. According to SUNMI, this is its first entry into commercial terminals built on x86 architecture and the Windows operating system since 2013.
The launch widens a portfolio that, until now, centered on Android-based BIoT devices. SUNMI says it keeps a shared ecosystem of peripherals, device management tools and AI capabilities across both platforms.
Why Windows still matters in retail
SUNMI argues that many retailers and store chains still depend on core business systems that run on Windows, such as ERP, inventory management and point-of-sale (POS) software. The company describes its approach as one where technology should adapt to the business, not the other way around.
The idea is that companies can upgrade hardware and add AI directly on the device without replacing established software or changing existing workflows. Frank Yuan, co-president of SUNMI, said retailers get "inteligencia artificial integrada en el propio dispositivo y a una gestión unificada de dispositivos, sin necesidad de reconstruir sus sistemas actuales".
On-device AI with Intel Core Ultra
The devices use Intel Core Ultra processors and, according to SUNMI, deliver on-device AI compute performance of up to 21 TOPS. They support local AI inference for uses such as AI-assisted selling and smart checkout, which the company says reduces reliance on cloud processing.
The software platform is Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, which SUNMI describes as designed for long-term stability and enterprise-level maintenance. The FLEX 3 WIN models carry an independent certification under the Intel Premium POS Certification Program.
Mariya Zorotovich of Intel, general manager of the consumer, client computing and physical AI segment, said that combining Intel's edge AI technology with SUNMI's experience in physical retail is meant to produce scalable solutions that help retailers strengthen their AI capabilities.
One platform for Windows and Android, and availability
The Windows models share a consistent design language and peripheral compatibility with their Android counterparts. Through SUNMI DMP, businesses can manage Windows and Android devices from a single platform, including remote monitoring, bulk configuration, over-the-air updates and troubleshooting.
SUNMI says the solutions were adapted and validated together with software partners in sectors such as specialty retail, supermarkets and clothing store chains.
Global orders opened on 22 October. Deliveries begin in Europe in November and will extend to other international markets. SUNMI also published a white paper with Intel on AI transformation in retail.
For retailers, the release offers a route to AI-enabled hardware without migrating away from Windows-based ERP, inventory or POS systems, and with mixed Windows and Android fleets managed in one place, according to the company.
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