ZTE and ByteDance debut world's 1st smartphone with built-in AI

Technology Dec 06, 2025

ZTE and ByteDance demonstrated a prototype of the Nubia M153, a smartphone with AI baked right into its operating system.
Unlike regular assistants that only help inside certain apps, this phone's AI can handle real-world tasks on its own—think booking a robotaxi or standing in line for you, all without you lifting a finger.

Why this matters for the future of phones

Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and ByteDance's Doubao AI, the Nubia M153 can navigate apps and complete services for you automatically.
This seamless integration could totally change how we use our phones, making daily tasks way easier and hinting at what smartphones might look like in the near future.