CES 2026 may not be the conventional platform for launching smartphones like MWC, but this year’s show demonstrated that mobile innovation is still very much alive. Instead of the usual spec upgrades, companies used CES as a platform to launch experimental form factors, satellite connectivity, and productivity, focused designs that are a glimpse into the future of smartphones.
From powerful foldables to small, size niche productivity devices, here are the five most important phones launched at CES 2026.
What Phones Launched at CES 2026?
Samsung Galaxy Trifold
Samsung made another giant leap with Galaxy TriFold at CES 2026. This remarkable foldable phone features a unique three, panel folding design. While traditional foldables have only two sides, this device unfolds a lot more, transforming it into a tablet, basically breaking the border between a smartphone and a tablet.
TriFolds flexible display uses AMOLED technology, offers high refresh rates, and features flawless transitions between folded and unfolded modes. Samsung has undoubtedly tuned its One UI interface to facilitate efficient multitasking, split screen workflows, and enjoying content in an engaging way.
Although Galaxy TriFold is marketed as a high end, novelty, type gadget rather than an everyday phone, it reveals the direction Samsung is taking in its mobile productivity and flexible displays vision. The clues dropped through CES 2026 are that Samsung is going beyond normal foldables.
Motorola Razr Fold
Motorola expanded the Razr brand at CES 2026 with the launch of the Motorola Razr Fold, the first book- style foldable smartphone from the brand. With this move, Motorola will be competing directly with other large foldable devices while still keeping its design, focused character.
The Razr Fold offers a spacious inner screen for work and fun, along with a nice outer screen for quick activities. One highlight feature is stylus support, which gives the device a creative and productivity touch.
Motorola’s approach is a blend of performance, usefulness, and style, thus the Razr Fold is a very attractive choice for people who want a foldable phone that can double as a digital notebook or mini tablet.
Honor Robot Phone
At CES 2026, Honor unveiled their futuristic Robot Phone, a concept device focused on next generation mobile imaging.
The phone features a mechanical camera system built in that is capable of providing gimbal, level stabilization without the need for extra accessories, a big step up from traditional smartphones.
The Robot Phone concept is precisely targeted at content creators, vloggers, and filmmakers who mainly use their phone cameras. It shows a future when phones will have mechanical features for adjusting to shooting conditions instead of just software stabilization.
Although it is still a concept, Honor’s Robot Phone was visually one of the most impressive and attention grabbing devices at CES 2026, indicating the direction in which mobile photography hardware might develop.
Clicks Communicator
Amid countless touchscreen phones, the Clicks Communicator became noticeable by going back to the keyboard, first design. This Android device is aimed at professionals and enthusiasts who are more into tactile typing than virtual keyboards.
The Communicator is all about communication, messaging, and productivity, not for flashy gaming or photography. Its pure software experience and physical buttons attract those efficiency lovers who are not easily distracted.
The device is pretty much a niche one, but the Clicks Communicator demonstrates that there still exists a willingness for reinventing smartphone designs that put function over flash.
Infinix Note 60 Series
One of the most useful inventions showcased at CES 2026 was Infinix and their Note 60 Series. They brought the innovative feature of two, way satellite calling and messaging to a smartphone lineup that is quite affordable.
It is different from those emergency, only satellite features which exist on some flagship phones. The Note 60 Series wants satellite communication to be a regular mode of connectivity. The phones will be able to switch seamlessly from cellular networks to satellite connections, whichever is available.
This feature greatly benefits the users in directions, hikers, and communities with unstable network coverage. Judging from Infinix’s proposal, satellite connectivity may even become a standard feature in mobile phones and not just a luxurious add- on.
At CES 2026, one of the biggest trends in the smartphone segment was a shift in innovation from addition of few more features to bold experiments along with the designs that are inspired by the purpose of the product. Foldable phones from Samsung and Motorola went beyond what was previously thought possible, Honor delved into the evolution of mechanical cameras, Clicks focused on the productivity, centered users, and Infinix addressed the real life connectivity problems through the use of satellite communication.
In essence, these phones are not just about fulfilling the specs competition, but they signify different perspectives of what smartphones can become in the next few years. Though CES 2026 did not bring a major release of phones for the mass market, it nevertheless gave a glimpse of the new wave of mobile technology.
CES 2026 has shown that smartphones are evolving beyond just specs and screens — and this is only the beginning. Explore more CES 2026 product highlights, in-depth tech breakdowns, and future trends right here on InsiderXP.
