MWC 2026
HONOR partners with ARRI to bring cinematic image science to smartphones
First debut on HONOR ROBOT PHONE
HONOR has announced a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, a global leader in professional cinema camera technology.
The partnership aims to bring established cinematic imaging standards into the fast-growing world of mobile content creation. HONOR will combine its mobile imaging systems with ARRI’s century-long expertise in defining cinematic image quality.
HONOR CEO James Li said the company wants to inspire creativity through technology. He added that ARRI has shaped the visual language of cinema for generations. Through this collaboration, HONOR plans to integrate professional imaging standards and workflows into its smartphones.
ARRI also sees smartphones as serious creative tools. David Bermbach, Managing Director at ARRI, said consumer phones already appear in blockbuster productions around the world. He said the time has come to bring cinema and mobile imaging even closer together. For the first time, core elements of ARRI Image Science will be integrated directly into a consumer device.
A century of cinematic standards
ARRI has shaped filmmaking for more than 100 years. The company supported cinema from early film cameras to today’s advanced digital systems.
Its work earned 20 Scientific and Technical Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That legacy now serves as the foundation for this new mobile-focused effort.
At the center of the collaboration is ARRI’s Image Science. In cinema, image science forms the backbone of image creation. It governs how colors render, how highlights roll off, and how shadows retain detail. It also ensures consistency from capture to final screen.
HONOR will apply these principles to its mobile imaging architecture. The goal is not to replicate large cinema hardware inside a phone. Instead, the companies will translate core cinematic principles into compact, real-time mobile systems.
Dr. Benedikt von Lindeiner, ARRI Vice President overseeing the collaboration, said smartphones operate under different constraints. They use smaller sensors, integrated chipsets, and compact optical stacks. Despite these limits, ARRI aims to deliver natural color, gentle highlight transitions, and authentic depth on mobile devices.
He added that creators should move seamlessly from mobile capture into professional post-production workflows.
The first results of the collaboration will debut on the upcoming HONOR ROBOT PHONE later this year.
MWC 2026
TECNO unleashes Tonino Lamborghini collection
Combining Italian aesthetics with innovative technology
TECNO has partnered with Tonino Lamborghini to unveil an entire collection of themed devices, combining Italian aesthetics with cutting-edge technology.
Collaborations with luxury lifestyle brands are nothing new for smartphone manufacturers, but TECNO takes theirs to another level by having a full slate of devices take a co-branded look.
As such, all products under the partnership flaunt distinct red, platinum, and black colorways, reflecting Tonino Lamborghini’s core colors which themselves symbolize “Pure Italian Talent” and the heritage of the Miura Bull.
The first co-branded device under the partnership is the TECNO TAURUS MEGA MINI G1 Pro, a water-cooling gaming PC.
It is joined by the TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition. The POVA Metal is part of the new POVA ecosystem, which features a first full-metal unibody 5G phone.
On its own, it has a futuristic all-metal construction and Snapdragon processor. The design for the collaboration, naturally, is unique and takes inspiration from the luxury brand.
There are three available colors, with the brand’s logo and signature typeface visible on the back panel.
There is also a reflective island on the middle, which is a direct representation of the Lamborghini Shield — a staple of the brand’s watch cases.
This is actually a digital dial that can display information from the phone, like notifications and more.
More TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini AIoT ecosystem devices, including laptops, tablets, and wearables, will also release soon.
At MWC 2026 Barcelona, visitors could already see the appearance of the aforementioned devices. The MEGABOOKs, for instance, also come with a refined look which is a nod to the mechanical motifs Tonino has been using for decades.
The TECNO CAMON 50 series is now official. Launched at MWC 2026 Barcelona, the lineup consists of three models: the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, CAMON 50 Pro, and CAMON 50.
These latest midrange smartphones deliver significant upgrades across imaging hardware, AI imaging capabilities, and all-day battery performance.
All three TECNO CAMON 50 devices feature the same 50MP Sony LYT-700C main camera. This camera comes with an extra-large 1/1.56″ sensor and large f/1.8 aperture. It also features a closed-loop motor for steady captures with OIS.
The Ultra comes with an additional 50MP telephoto and 50MP AF selfie camera, while the Pro also has a telephoto shooter.
New to the series is FlashSnap 2.0 for high-speed shooting and Super-Zoom FlashSnap to capture great detail even from afar.
The telephoto lens on the Ultra and Pro support 0.6X to 3X/5X zoom (Pro/Ultra). This particular camera also doubles as a portrait shooter with a golden 70mm equivalent focal length.
Interestingly, TECNO has also added an AI Image-to-Video Generator capability. Meanwhile, Live Photo records 1.5 before and after the shutter to bring still images to life.
More camera-related features include:
- AI Auto Zoom
- AI Ultra Clear (end+cloud generative AI)
- AI LightMaster 2.0
- AI 3D PhotoSpace
- AI ArtGallery
Found on all three phones are a 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, as well as 6,500mAh batteries with 45W Super Charge, and One-Tap TECNO AI.
AI features include One-Tap FlashMemo plus AI MindHub. Ella, the brand’s own AI assistant, has also been upgraded to power AI Writing 2.0 and more productivity features.
For gaming, calls, and more, the CAMON 50 series also boasts of All-Scenario Noise Reduction 2.0.
In addition, all devices come with IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance ratings plus Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
Powering the three models are:
- CAMON 50 Ultra: MediaTek Dimensity 7400 (4nm process)
- CAMON 50 Pro and CAMON 50: Helio G200 (6nm)
Design wise, the handsets come in Malachite Green, Monet Purple, and more colorways. They also have a dedicated AI button and a glass-like back cover.
MWC 2026
TECNO debuts latest devices, HiOS 16, upgraded Ella at MWC 2026
Collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini also showcased
Along with the launch of the CAMON 50 series, TECNO also showcased its latest devices at MWC 2026 Barcelona.
The CAMON 50 series of course introduces upgrades across imaging hardware, AI imaging capabilities, and all-day battery performance.
It also comes with an upgraded Ella AI assistant and HiOS 16. The upgrade features a refreshed superfluidity design language and structured Minus One screen that consolidates productivity tools, smart living services, AIGC, and more.
Ella has also evolved into a more context-aware and proactive AI companion. It has a more enhanced contextual understanding, and provides a dynamic island experience.
Complementing the launch of the CAMON 50 series is the introduction of the POVA 8 series. This lineup is bannered by the new POVA CURVE 2 5G.
It comes with TECNO’s largest ever 8,000mAh battery, housed inside an ultra-slim 7.42mm body. The curved 144Hz AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G processor also work together for smooth performance.
Furthermore, TECNO showcased its expanded AIoT ecosystem. The richer product portfolio includes the latest MEGABOOK laptops, as well as an upcoming MEGAPAD tablet with the latest TECNO AI capabilities.
A wide range of accessories can also be found at the booth, including the FreeHear 2 earphones, Watch GT 1S, and AI Glasses series.
These products come with breakthroughs in design and AI technology, engineered to support diverse and modern lifestyles.
Seamlessly interconnected through TECNO’s OneLeap solution, the ecosystem works in harmony for a smarter and unified experience.
TECNO-Tonino Lamborghini collaboration
In addition to all the newly-released devices, TECNO has unveiled a collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini.
The partnership fuses Italian aesthetics and advanced technological innovation — an expression of a lifestyle shaped by design, technology and attitude.
The first co-branded device under the partnership is the TECNO TAURUS MEGA MINI G1 Pro, a water-cooling gaming PC.
It is joined by the TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition.
More TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini AIoT ecosystem devices, including laptops, tablets, and wearables, will also release soon.
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