Nubia, a sub-brand of ZTE, has started teasing its next flagship smartphone, boldly labeling it the world's first AI agent phone.
The official debut is set for the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2026) in Shanghai, running from July 17 to 20.
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In a series of fresh Weibo teasers, Nubia revealed the phone's complete design. It will be available in four finishes: black, light pink, silver, and blue.
The "nubia" logo sits centered on the back, while a pill-shaped horizontal camera module houses three lenses, giving a clean, modern look.
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AI agent capabilities
Nubia's President, Ni Fei, announced that the company has filed for a large-scale AI agent model.
This phone is intended to be the first device to fully integrate that advanced AI system, allowing users to delegate complex tasks with confidence.
The device also packs ByteDance's Doubao mobile assistant to deliver what Nubia calls a true "agentic" experience.
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The AI is designed to understand natural language and handle multi-step tasks across different apps autonomously, representing a system-level intelligence that can take real actions on the device.
While full specifications are not yet available, Nubia positions this as a proper flagship headed for mass production, not just a concept.
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WAIC 2026 kicks off in just a few hours, and anticipation is building.
