Recently, there have been reports that ByteDance is collaborating with Nubia to develop an AI smartphone, which is expected to be launched in 2025. According to the news, both parties have signed a framework agreement and plan to propose a specific plan in the first quarter of 2025, followed by prototype production and testing. A product launch event is anticipated at the end of the third quarter of 2025 or in October, with the phone priced between 5000 and 7000 yuan.
However, in response to this news, a relevant person from ByteDance promptly stated that the information is not accurate, emphasizing that the company has no plans to develop an AI smartphone.
As a technology company primarily focused on short videos and social media platforms, ByteDance has been increasing its investment in the field of artificial intelligence in recent years, attracting considerable attention. Although the application of AI technology is becoming increasingly widespread, ByteDance has not included smartphone development in its future strategic plans. The company is also exploring ways to better integrate these technologies into its existing products to further enhance its market competitiveness.
