Tecno Unveils Modular Smartphone with Magnetic Accessories at MWC 2026
Barcelona – Tecno showcased a groundbreaking modular smartphone prototype at Mobile World Congress 2026, featuring a unique magnetic accessory system. The device, notable for its slim 4.9mm profile, allows users to attach accessories via a “hot-swap” mechanism, offering a new level of customization. This approach to smartphone design signals a potential shift towards more adaptable and user-centric mobile technology.
Alongside the modular phone, Tecno also launched the Camon 50 Ultra 5G. The Camon 50 Ultra boasts a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor. Notebookcheck.org reports the phone also includes a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an IP rating for durability.
The company’s presence at MWC 2026 extended beyond these two new phone lines, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and a collaboration with Lamborghini. Root-Nation.com detailed the TECNO stand’s emphasis on a “New Era of AI” and the CAMON 50 flagship series.
Tecno has been steadily expanding its smartphone portfolio in recent years, and MWC 2026 served as its largest showcase to date. Phandroid notes the brand officially unveiled two new phone lines at the event.
The Camon 50 Ultra also features a substantial 6500 mAh battery. Gizbot highlights the phone’s key specifications, including its display and camera capabilities.
The modular smartphone concept, in particular, drew attention for its innovative design. diarioestrategia.cl reported on the presentation of the prototype. Root-Nation.com also covered the event, emphasizing the new era of AI being explored by Tecno.
