Tecno simply unveiled a ridiculously skinny modular smartphone idea design

Tecno simply unveiled a reasonably intriguing at MWC 2026. The standout function right here is probably going the dimensions. Most modular smartphone ideas begin cumbersome and solely get bulkier as soon as attaching equipment. Tecno’s base smartphone is simply 4.9mm skinny, which is considerably thinner than a pencil .

After all, the dimensions will increase with every hooked up module. Nonetheless, snapping on the ability financial institution module makes the thickness similar to a typical trendy smartphone. One other key function right here is how these numerous modular parts stick collectively. Tecno has developed new interconnection expertise that makes use of each magnets and pin connectors. This could make it straightforward to each connect and take away parts.

The corporate says this telephone has been designed to develop with the person by {hardware} growth. To that finish, Tecno has developed 10 modules. There are numerous digicam lenses and one thing that appears like a devoted gaming controller.

Whereas the magnets are for attaching, the pin connectors help with energy supply. Information transmission between the telephone and the modules is dealt with wirelessly, with the power to modify between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mmWave relying on the place the person is positioned.

There are two colorways for each the telephone and the ecosystem of equipment. There is a silver-aluminum version and a nifty-looking gray model. This does not matter to precise customers as a result of, effectively, it is only a idea design. It does appear to be the corporate’s magnetic attachment expertise may make it to some precise merchandise down the road.

Tecno has all the time been an organization that marched to the beat of its personal drummer. It has developed a , a mannequin with a and a foldable with a .

The business hasn’t fairly embraced modular smartphones simply but, though there have been some nifty idea designs. Google’s goes again greater than a decade, and the identical might be mentioned of that by no means noticed the sunshine of day.

There have been some modular telephones launched to the actual world, however they weren’t almost as bold as Tecno’s idea. LG launched a semi-modular telephone , nevertheless it . Moto has additionally launched a , however they did not set the world on hearth.