Aiming to lead the local smartphone market by 2028, HONOR is innovating and partnering to drive down the prices of entry-level handsets.
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2025
November
- 18.
- 17. Low awareness and limited digital literacy hamper the effective use of available technologies, experts at the Africa Tech Festival said.
- 14. As AI becomes central to smartphone innovation, the key is to focus on how it can be used to enhance the user experience.
- 13. On display is the HONOR Robot Phone, which merges mobile technology with robotics to create a dynamic, interactive companion capable of movement, gestures and facial expressions.
April
- 29. The HONOR Magic7 Pro utilises the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform.
- 10. With adaptive technology, the HONOR Magic7 Pro learns from your daily habits so experiences become more intuitive.
- 8. The HONOR Magic7 Pro, powered by MagicOS 9.0, comes with AI-driven features designed to simplify daily life, enhance photography and boost efficiency.
- 4. For business users, HONOR Notes leverages AI to transcribe meetings, generate summaries and highlight key points for easy reference.
March
- 26. HONOR has introduced the AI Magic Portal, which allows users to draw a circle around an object they want to search for and instantly retrieve results.
- 24. AI Super Zoom uses machine learning and real-time image reconstruction to enhance clarity, reduce noise and restore details.
- 19. AI-powered HONOR Image Engine has been integrated into the Magic7 Series.
- 12. Extended support allows flagship devices to maintain access to the latest AI innovation and stay secure for longer.
- 11. The company will reveal its AI agent solution, complete with a technical roadmap for global deployment, at MWC 2025.
- 10. The company announced a $10 billion investment plan and pledged to provide seven years of Android OS and security updates for its HONOR Magic series.
- 7. AI Deepfake Detection provides immediate warnings through real-time analysis of video and image content.
- 5. In two engaging discussions, HONOR sheds light on the envisioned future that the HONOR ALPHA PLAN will achieve.
- 4. The HONOR ALPHA PLAN aims to transform HONOR from a smartphone maker to an AI device ecosystem company.
February
- 25. Advanced AI technology brings iconic images from 1910 into the 21st century, celebrating Old Trafford’s 115th anniversary.
- 20. The new HONOR X9c is an unbreakable AI smartphone, offering premium technology with less compromise on features or quality.
- 19. ITWeb unboxed the new Honor X9c - a smartphone that refines durability, power and innovation. #unboxing #honor #unboxingvideo
- 18. The local market reaction to the HONOR X9c is highlighting this shift in demand, the company says.
- 13. The HONOR X9c provides optimal light intake with f/1.75 aperture and 3x lossless zoom for a close-up shot that does not sacrifice image quality.
- 11. The HONOR X9c includes HONOR drop-resistant design, so it can survive accidental falls – even from heights of up to two metres, the company says.
- 5. With its cushioning airbag protective case and fully wrapped curved screen protection layer, the HONOR X9c has received a Five-Star reliability certification from Switzerland’s SGS.
January
- 30. The HONOR X9c integrates AI photography features like HONOR AI Motion Sensing and AI Eraser.
- 27. The battery features an armour-level protective coating and multi-point temperature monitoring that intelligently adjusts the charging strategy based on temperature variations.
- 23. The HONOR X9c includes AI photography capabilities and an advanced AI experience, the company says.