HONOR Clinches Double Wins in TIME’s Best Inventions 2025

HONOR has achieved an incredible milestone by earning two spots on TIME’s Best Inventions 2025 list, a rare feat that underscores its commitment to meaningful innovation and deep R&D excellence. Notably, HONOR stands as the only smartphone brand to receive multiple recognitions this year. A powerful reflection of its leadership in shaping the future of mobile technology.

The two award-winning breakthroughs, On-device AI Deepfake Detection and the Silicon-Carbon Battery represent HONOR’s forward-thinking approach in tackling both digital security and hardware advancement, two pillars of the modern smartphone experience.

Strengthening Privacy with On-device AI Deepfake Detection

As digital spaces become increasingly complex, HONOR is tackling one of today’s most pressing concerns: AI-driven misinformation. The On-device AI Deepfake Detection tool integrates a deepfake scanner directly into the smartphone system itself, analyzing live video calls in real time to identify subtle anomalies like distorted frames or unnatural facial movements.

Unlike cloud-based detection tools, HONOR’s solution operates entirely on the device, eliminating lag and safeguarding user privacy by keeping all data processing local. TIME described the feature as a “first-of-its-kind safeguard” that empowers users to navigate the AI era with confidence.

Jianfa Sun, President of MagicOS at HONOR, emphasized the importance of this breakthrough, noting that the technology “shifts the responsibility of detection from the user to the device,” creating a safer and smarter communication experience.

Redefining Battery Power with Silicon-Carbon Technology

In the field of Manufacturing and Materials, HONOR’s Silicon-Carbon Battery marks a turning point in energy innovation. Breaking through the limitations of traditional lithium-ion designs, this new technology increases power density while maintaining a slim profile making it ideal for next-generation foldable smartphones.

According to TIME, HONOR’s advanced design “compacts materials while extending battery life,” resulting in a thinner yet more powerful energy source. Featuring 25% silicon content and measuring just 2.3mm thick, the 6,100mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery debuted with the HONOR Magic V5, setting a new benchmark for mobile endurance and efficiency.

A Defining Moment for HONOR’s Innovation Journey

Earning two prestigious TIME awards not only validates HONOR’s ongoing R&D efforts but also highlights its vision for an AI-driven device ecosystem that prioritizes both intelligence and sustainability.

With these recognitions, HONOR continues to cement its position as one of the most innovative forces in the smartphone industry  one that’s redefining what it means to build technology that’s smarter, safer, and more human-centered.