—Winner of Innovation Breakthrough under the 2024 World Internet Conference Distinguished Contribution Award for Enterprises
Founded in 2013, Honor has grown into a globally leading smart device provider. It is dedicated to building a globally iconic technology brand with a vision to create an all-scenario, all-channel, and all-user experience.
Driven by consumer needs, Honor transforms R&D investment into innovative products and high-quality services that deliver exceptional user experiences and earn widespread industry acclaim. As a leader in the foldable smartphone sector, Honor has invested nearly 10 billion yuan($1.38 billion) into R&D, resulting in thinner, more reliable and efficient foldable phones that meet users' pursuit for cutting-edge technology.
At this year's Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA), Honor's lineup of innovative flagship products garnered 39 annual best awards. At the Mobile World Congress 2024(MWC 2024), the Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche Designwon the prestigious "GLOMO Best in Show" for its advanced folding technology and platform-level AI capabilities. This achievement marked Honor as the first Chinese tech firm to receive this global accolade in five years. Additionally, at MWC's Shanghai 2024, the Honor Magic V2 was awarded the Best Smartphone in Asia.
Amid the AI boom, Honor continues to lead in on-device innovation. As early as 2016, the company pioneered the smartphone AI concept and has strived to enhance consumer experiences with the technology. In September 2024, Honor launched the first AI Agent on Android, bringing smartphones into a new era. The Honor Magic7 series, powered by MagicOS 9.0, has reached the industry's highest L3 intelligence level via the "Terminal Intelligence Grading Test."
In addition, Honor obtained ISO 42001 certification for its trustworthy AI management system, a first for a domestic terminal company. In 2024, Honor further introduced the first-of-its-kind on-device AI-powered anti-fraud technology, AI Face-swapping Detection, to lower users' screen-sharing fraud risks.
With innovation, quality, and service at the core of its future-oriented strategy, Honor remains dedicated to sustained R&D investment and the exploration of cutting-edge technologies. It aims to provide global consumers with ever-evolving smart devices and to create a smarter world for everyone.
The World Internet Conference launched its Distinguished Contribution Award in 2024 to recognize individuals and enterprises that have made outstanding contributions to the global internet sector. The first award ceremony was held at last year's Wuzhen Summit, where seven global leaders and 14 renowned companies were honored.
The award for enterprises is divided into three categories: Social Contribution, Innovation Breakthrough, and Growth Potential. The winners come from diverse sectors, including internet platforms, mobile communications, artificial intelligence, chip design, energy and power, and cybersecurity. The award paints a vibrant and prosperous picture of the global internet ecosystem, encouraging more excellent enterprises to contribute to the development of the internet industry and explore the infinite possibilities of the digital future.
The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.