HONOR Unveils On-Device AI Breakthroughs in China

• At Snapdragon Summit 2025, HONOR introduced new AI features including low-bit quantization and hybrid retrieval for next-gen smartphones.

HONOR presented a series of advanced AI innovations at the 2025 Snapdragon Summit in China, signaling a shift in how smartphones process and respond to data. Among the key developments were low-bit quantization for on-device AI models and a next-generation hybrid retrieval system. These technologies will debut in the upcoming HONOR Magic8 series and MagicPad3 Pro, both powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 platform. The collaboration between HONOR and Qualcomm aims to enhance efficiency and computing power while redefining mobile user experience.

Smarter AI Agents with Lower Resource Demands

To address the challenges of processing power, memory usage, and energy consumption, HONOR introduced Android’s first low-bit quantization technology for AI. Leveraging the Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, devices can achieve up to 15% higher computational performance while reducing energy use by 20% and storage needs by 30%. This optimization enables more effective deployment of intelligent on-device AI agents. The result is a more responsive and resource-efficient mobile environment for real-time applications.

In addition to quantization, HONOR showcased its hybrid retrieval system designed to improve data handling and semantic search. The technology converts text, image, audio, and video inputs into dense vectors and builds high-efficiency semantic indexes. These allow similarity detection within milliseconds and can boost search performance by up to 400%. Such capabilities strengthen the foundation for AI agents to deliver faster and more accurate responses across diverse use cases.

Dual-Engine Architecture Enhances Gaming Experience

HONOR’s dual-engine concept integrates performance optimization with intelligent processing, particularly in gaming scenarios. The Hyper-Fusion Core Architecture combines Qualcomm® Oryon™ CPU design with HONOR’s Turbo X multi-core engine to dynamically allocate resources across cores. This setup maximizes energy efficiency and computing throughput, resulting in smoother gameplay and faster system response. Users can expect a noticeable improvement in performance, especially during high-demand tasks.

The new GPU-NPU AI super-resolution sampling system transforms low-resolution, low-frame-rate games into high-definition, fluid experiences. Similar to DLSS on PCs, the AI reconstructs visual details, motion, and lighting in real time. Open-world games can now reach 120 frames per second at 1080p, doubling previous frame rates while maintaining clarity. By reducing latency and jitter compared to traditional GPU-based upscaling, the architecture delivers a more immersive and seamless gaming environment.