How HONOR is reshaping the way we interact with technology through powerful AI solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a thing of the future; it’s changing technology today. From smartphones that anticipate our needs to smart homes that adjust to our habits, AI is becoming a part of everyday life and showing how essential it is in the digital age.
Leading the charge in this AI revolution is HONOR, a tech company known for its focus on innovation and quality. HONOR’s use of AI across its products shows their forward-thinking approach to technology.
HONOR has been leading the AI innovation on smart devices, starting early with a clear focus on transforming technology. In 2021, they introduced Proactive Service powered by AI, marking the beginning of their journey to enhance user experiences.
HONOR AI Journey Over the Years
By 2022, they launched the first platform-level AI, enabling seamless device integration for smoother, smarter interactions across their ecosystem. In 2023, HONOR took a major step forward with the development of the first on-device Large Language Model (LLM), bringing real-time AI capabilities directly to users’ devices.
Then, in 2024, they revealed the 1st of its kind Four-layered Approach to AI. The first layer connects HONOR devices via MagicRing. The second layer, demonstrated by MagicOS 8.0, enhances performance and multi-device interactions with features like Magic Portal. The third layer covers on-device AI applications, while the fourth combines on-device and cloud-based AI.
HONOR is investing heavily in AI, with 1 billion USD dedicated to R&D. More than 1,000 AI engineers are working on new innovations, and HONOR has secured over 2,100 AI patents. They’re also developing 2,100+ AI partnerships to create a wider ecosystem, setting the stage for future AI advancements.
Sets the Standard for AI Innovation in Smartphones
HONOR Enhances AI Capabilities through Powerful Partnerships
Talking about partnerships, HONOR has teamed up with industry leaders to drive AI innovation. With Qualcomm, HONOR co-developed the AI-first ecosystem using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, revolutionizing user’s on-device experiences with unparalleled processing power, ground-breaking AI enhancements, and an array of never-before-seen mobile innovations.
The custom-designed processor powers devices with lightning-fast speeds and exceptional efficiency, ensuring that every interaction—from swiping through apps to streaming content—feels smooth and effortless, no matter how demanding the task.
HONOR has also partnered with Google to improve users’ AI experiences globally, adding Gemini Cloud for better text understanding in AI Magic Portal. With the help of the image diffusion model Imagen, HONOR has enhanced the user experience of editing photos with AI touches.
HONOR’s Game-Changing AI Features
As a result of its strong investment in AI and strategic partnerships, HONOR has rolled out a series of groundbreaking AI features. The brand has introduced the industry’s first intent-based UI, offering fresh AI tools for smartphones.
To enhance privacy, HONOR created AI Deepfake Detection, a unique feature that helps protect users from deepfake scams during video calls by detecting altered faces. HONOR has also added eye-tracking technology, allowing users to control their phones with their eyes to open apps and notifications.
Also HONOR was the first to introduce the AI Privacy Call on HONOR Magic4 Pro, that adjusts the volume of the incoming audio to suit either noisy or quiet environments, every time a call comes in, offering a groundbreaking new solution to sound leaks.
In photography, the AI Motion Sensing Capture feature allows users to capture action faster and clearer and speeds up photo-taking, while AI Super Zoom on HONOR Magic7 Pro ensures clear images even from afar.
The AI-powered HONOR Image Engine improves portrait quality, AI Portrait Camera on HONOR 200 Pro and the AI Magic Portal which was firstly introduced on HONOR Magic6 Pro and later on other devices makes it quicker to move content between apps or search using text and images.
