MWC 2025: Meet the AI Phone That Creates Your Digital Twin

At trade shows like MWC, it’s common to see companies showcasing innovative concepts to capture attention and media coverage. This year was no exception, featuring intriguing gadgets like phone cameras compatible with DSLR lenses and a phone with a triple-fold design. Yet, one notable device that slipped under the radar was Newnal’s AI phone, which claims to create a digital clone of its users.

Newnal AI: Your Digital Doppelgänger

While it might not seem groundbreaking with AI making significant strides in various sectors, the Newnal AI phone takes this concept to another level by gathering extensive information about you. This includes your medical and financial history, both past and present. The device processes this data securely and uploads it to cloud servers, allowing theoretical access only for you.

So, what does it do with this wealth of information? It generates a virtual AI assistant that mimics your facial features and voice, called your “Another-I.” This AI companion appears on a dedicated screen at the top of the Newnal device, which can be activated using a button on the side. Similar to Gemini or Siri, it can handle common AI tasks like email drafting.

Things get quite fascinating when you realize it can actually arrange car insurance for you. Yes, it goes so far as to choose an insurance plan, input your details, and even finalize payments on your behalf—without any intervention, all while providing a step-by-step breakdown and sources of the information. I’m still grappling with my feelings about the Newnal AI.

Introducing Newnal: A Quick Background

The brain behind Newnal AI, YT Kim, previously created a blockchain-based vaccine verification system in South Korea that remains in widespread use. Based in Korea, Newnal has circulated detailed documentation explaining its data processing methods. The phone capable of executing these AI functions features a compact design and operates on a blend of Newnal’s OS and Android.

According to Kim, the Newnal AI phone is expected to roll out globally on May 1, priced at a surprisingly affordable $375—similar to the newly unveiled Nothing Phone (3a).

If Newnal Handles Everything, What’s Left for Me?

Nonetheless, I feel a bit uncomfortable with an AI exercising so much control over my purchasing decisions. After all, we’ve seen how AI can sometimes produce incorrect information. What if it processes the wrong details, inadvertently causing more issues than it resolves?

Moreover, the idea of having an AI representation of myself onscreen, conversing in my voice, raises many concerns. You can’t blame me for being slightly skeptical here. Additionally, it can recommend sunglasses tailored to your upcoming events and travel plans, and even handle phone calls for you, much like Google’s call screening feature.

The paramount question remains: if Newnal can manage everything for me, what’s left for me to do? This conundrum lingered in my mind after exploring the Newnal AI phone at MWC. What are your thoughts on this innovative smartphone prototype? Share your opinions in the comments.