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China is rebuilding the smartphone around AI agents. ZTE’s NaviX sold out in hours.

The Next WebPublished Jul 18, 2026

ZTE launched the NaviX Ultra, the first AI agent-driven smartphone, running ByteDance's Doubao agent, which sold out its initial 30,000 units rapidly. StepFun and Honor also introduced AI agent-integrated phones, aiming to embed AI deeply into the OS to enhance user experience amid China's declining smartphone market.

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