The official Weibo account of Nubia mobile phones announced that the AI companion new species iMoochi will be officially sold on July 17th at 10:00 AM through ZTE Mall and other major e-commerce platforms. This product was first unveiled at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC26), and with its cute appearance and lifelike interactive design, it aims to meet the emotional companionship needs of urban single people.
A huggable companion that "grows"
The biggest highlight of iMoochi is its lifelike interactive experience. Users can trigger multi-dimensional feedback such as shaking its head, wagging its tail, and making sounds by gently touching its head or continuously petting it. The fluffy outer shell combined with a cloud-like texture further enhances the warm and comforting atmosphere. As usage time increases, iMoochi will gradually develop unique "personality" and "life rhythm," such as yawning, sensing hunger and temperature, and initiating play actively, creating more realistic and natural feelings of companionship.
In terms of sound design, iMoochi does not use harsh human voices but instead customizes a unique cute tone and "iMoochi language," including purring sounds and giggles, all created by professional voice actors, cleverly avoiding the discomfort caused by the uncanny valley effect. The accompanying app also allows users to manage the device, view companionship diaries, and check emotional status, expanding the dimensions of interaction.
Five personalities, powerful hardware
Regarding hardware, iMoochi is equipped with the Unisoc T8300 chip, featuring 5 touch sensors and a gravity sensor, supporting voiceprint recognition and memory growth functions. This means that each owner's iMoochi will grow into a unique "pet" based on different interaction habits.
To meet differentiated needs, iMoochi also launched five members with different personalities, including the lively Hopami, the quiet Mimiu, and the mischievous Cynomi. Users can choose the most suitable companion according to their preferences, ensuring that every emotional investment finds an appropriate response.
