Eclix announced a deep collaboration with a leading domestic large-model maker to launch its first AI phone in September 2026, targeting the high-end market above 5000 yuan. The device, codenamed Project Quasar, features an AI Agent as its native system kernel, enabling native task flows without simulating app operations. Led by former Gionee VP Yu Lei, the move signals a shift from AI as an add-on to AI-native hardware architecture.