MWC 2026: ZTE showcased its AI-Driven portfolio and 8 advancements

ZTE Corporation presented its "Creating an Intelligent Future" during the MWC Barcelona 2026.

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The company showcased advancements related to its "All in AI, AI for All" strategy and its upgraded "Connectivity + Computing" framework, while also highlighting collaboration with global partners on building a digital future.

At its exhibition booth, ZTE boasts technologies and products that emphasize AI-native connectivity, intelligent computing infrastructure, and smart home and personal devices.

Full-Scenario AI Portfolio Across Four Core Domains

The company's exhibition is organized into four main areas: AI-Powered Network Connectivity, AI Computing, AI Home, and Smart Personal Devices. 

AI for all

These sections aim to illustrate the integration of AI and ICT across infrastructure, applications, architecture design, and commercial deployment, presenting a comprehensive digital intelligence framework.

In the area of AI-Powered Network Connectivity, ZTE is demonstrating its AI-native architecture for mobile networks, designed to support infrastructure efficiency and an L4 autonomous network paradigm. 

For optical networks, the company outlined a three-stage evolution—fiberization, all-optical networks, and AI optical networks—with a focus on TCO optimization and ARPU growth. Technologies on display include C+L full-band integrated 1.6Tbps solutions and built-in AI computing power.

For campus networks, ZTE has introduced products such as a 5-in-1 50G PON integrated service gateway and enterprise-grade FTTR gateways. These are designed to integrate optical connectivity, video security, computing, and storage. The company is also presenting its AIR Net autonomous network solution, certified by TMF, which is intended to assist operators in reducing operational expenses and increasing revenue.

In the AI Computing domain, ZTE is exhibiting its Elastic AIDC solution for data centers, which features a modular design aimed at reducing construction time. The solution incorporates cooling technologies and an 800V HVDC system. The company also highlighted its work in computing infrastructure, focusing on computing-network and software-hardware co-design.

For enterprise applications, ZTE introduced an AI agent platform named Co-Claw, designed for integration into office, R&D, and operational processes. The company also presented digital applications in education and healthcare, aimed at resource accessibility. ZTE noted its operational presence in over 160 countries and regions as part of its global computing ecosystem strategy.

In the AI Home domain, ZTE reported annual shipments exceeding 100 million units in the smart home terminal market, holding a position in CPE, IP STB, Wi-Fi 7 terminals, and FWA and MBB products. The company is building an architecture based on "Connectivity as the Base, Screen as the Medium, and AI as the Core." New products include a commercially available WiFi 8 CPE, an AI-powered smart display with "Dual Brains, Dual Screens," and an AI-powered cloud PC lineup.

In Smart Personal Devices, ZTE is presenting its approach as an "AI-Native Phone Pioneer," integrating AI across hardware, software, and ecosystem. In gaming and e-sports, the REDMAGIC and nubia Neo series are being showcased. The company also noted that its 5G FWA and MBB devices have held the top global market share for five consecutive years.

Eight breakthrough achievements unveiled

• AIR MAX: An AI stack designed to support an AI-native infrastructure, L4 autonomous operations, and a monetization engine.
• GigaMIMO: A 6G prototype with over 2000 antenna elements in the U6G band, using AI algorithms to increase capacity.
• 200G PON: An industry-first multi-ONU burst-mode 200G-PON prototype, achieving upstream transmission rates of up to 200 Gbps.
• SuperPOD: An architecture with zero cable design, supporting up to 128 GPUs per rack and enabling scale-up/scale-out networking.
• Co-Sight AI Agent Studio: A platform for creating industrial-grade intelligent agents.
• WiFi 8: A WiFi 8 Mesh solution for high-speed connectivity.
• AI Mid-Screen: A device with "Dual-Brain Dual-Screen, Full-Domain Intelligent Connectivity."
• AI Native Phone Pioneer: The nubia M153, featuring a Doubao AI Assistant for cross-app task execution, launched in China in December 2025.

During MWC Barcelona 2026, ZTE also hosted events including the AI New Species Release, nubia NEO and REDMAGIC New Products Release, and the AIR MAX for Future Network Launch Event. 

The company also participated in GSMA thematic forums on topics such as Corporate Innovation, Intelligent Infrastructure, Connect AI, Tech4ALL, and Game Changer, where it will present insights and case studies.

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