Honor is in discussions with ByteDance over potential cooperation on a “Doubao Phone,” according to people familiar with the matter. Sources said ByteDance had initially approached Honor before partnering with ZTE Corporation on its first-generation

2026-04-13

Honor is in discussions with ByteDance over potential cooperation on a “Doubao Phone,” according to people familiar with the matter. Sources said ByteDance had initially approached Honor before partnering with ZTE Corporation on its first-generation device. Honor was said to be cautious, citing risks tied to deep system-level integration, including potential issues with stability, compatibility and security that could affect its large user base. (Cailian Press)