ByteDance Set to Introduce AI Voice Assistant for Smartphones in China, According to Reports

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: SeekingAlpha

Updated: Dec 01 2025

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Source: SeekingAlpha

ByteDance's AI Voice Control Launch: ByteDance is introducing an AI voice control service powered by its large language model, Doubao, which will first be available on ZTE's Nubia M153 smartphone before expanding to other manufacturers.
Competition in the Market: The new AI assistant will compete with similar offerings from Chinese companies like Xiaomi and Huawei, while Apple has not yet launched its AI features in China.
ZTE's Market Response: Following the announcement of the Nubia M153 and its 5G contracts in Vietnam, ZTE's shares rose by approximately 10%.
Doubao's Popularity: ByteDance's chatbot Doubao has become a leading consumer AI app in China, boasting 159 million monthly active users, significantly outpacing competitors like Tencent's Yuanbao.

About the author

Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.

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