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Tecno Debuts Ultra‑Thin Modular Phone Concept Ahead of MWC 2026

Tecno pitches a slim magnetic system for snap‑on accessories with wireless links for data.

Overview

  • The concept centers on a 4.9 mm base phone that pairs with an ultra‑thin 4.5 mm power bank, keeping total thickness comparable to typical flagships.
  • Modules attach via a precision magnetic array with pogo‑pin power contacts, while data shifts over Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth or mmWave.
  • An initial suite of about ten modules includes an action camera, a telephoto lens that uses the phone as a viewfinder, off‑grid communication tools and a power bank that effectively doubles usable power.
  • Two design editions are shown—ATOM with a silver‑aluminum body and red accents, and MODA with a more technical look—plus an eight‑zone back layout to guide placement.
  • Tecno frames this as a long‑term platform concept with no release date or pricing, describing a scalable system that could expand to future modules and broader compatibility.