Huawei launches its first AI companion that talks, reacts & remembers everything

Huawei has launched its first AI-powered emotional-companion pet, Smart Hanhan, at the recent Mate 80 series event. The device went on sale on Huawei Mall for 399 yuan ($56), and all three color variants sold out soon after the listings went live.

The Smart Hanhan features a compact plush design that focuses on emotional support rather than simple entertainment. It measures 80 x 68 x 82 millimeters and weighs just 140 grams, excluding its limbs. The device combines soft plush fabric with silicone, plastic, and internal electronics to create a comfortable and expressive companion.

Huawei equips the product with its Xiaoyi large-model AI system, which supports natural and emotion-aware conversations. It detects changes in tone, emotional cues, and context, so replies feel personal and emotionally intelligent.

Hanhan responds to voice, touch, and movement, and each type of input triggers a specific reaction. Tapping or stroking its head shifts its facial expressions, while a gentle shake makes the toy tremble with excitement.

The pet comes with a 1800mAh battery that supports 6 to 8 hours of continuous interaction. Under normal daily use, the battery can last more than 48 hours. It needs close to six hours to recharge fully.

The product is compatible with smartphones running HarmonyOS 5.0 or newer, including models like the Mate 80, Mate 80 Pro, Mate X7, and Mate 80 RS. It connects to the phone to create a diary system that records emotional exchanges and logs daily interactions as memory entries. Huawei includes a 3-month SVIP membership that unlocks unlimited conversation “energy points.”

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(Vmall)