"Tecno just unveiled a rather intriguing modular smartphone concept design at MWC 2026. The standout feature here is likely the size. Most modular smartphone concepts start bulky and only get bulkier once attaching accessories. Tecno's base smartphone is just 4.9mm thin, which is significantly thinner than a pencil and the iPhone Air."
"Tecno has developed new interconnection technology that uses both magnets and pin connectors. This should make it easy to both attach and remove components. The company says this phone has been designed to grow with the user through hardware expansion. To that end, Tecno has developed 10 modules."
"While the magnets are for attaching, the pin connectors assist with power delivery. Data transmission between the phone and the modules is handled wirelessly, with the ability to switch between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mmWave depending on where the user is located."
Tecno introduced a modular smartphone concept design at MWC 2026 that addresses the bulk problem typical of modular phones. The base device measures just 4.9mm thick, thinner than a pencil and iPhone Air. The phone uses innovative interconnection technology combining magnets for attachment and pin connectors for power delivery. Tecno developed 10 modules including various camera lenses and a gaming controller. Data transmission occurs wirelessly through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or mmWave depending on location. The design philosophy allows the phone to grow with users through hardware expansion. Available in silver-aluminum and grey colorways, this concept demonstrates Tecno's innovative approach to smartphone design.
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