The Battle for Agent Smartphones: Who Defines the Next Generation of Interaction Entry Points?

The most valuable takeaway from this article is that at WAIC 2026, StepFun and Nubia showcased two completely different approaches to Agent phones. This reflects the battle for control over future mobile entry points between model developers and smartphone manufacturers. The market is shifting from a "hardware spec race" to an "AI-native experience race," but the real winner might not be the one who shouts the slogans first.