Dreame unveils Aurora smartphones with magnetic modules and luxury designs

5 articles · Updated · Gizmodo · Apr 29

At its San Francisco Dreame NEXT event, Dreame introduced three Aurora models, including the modular Aurora Nex and the ornate Aurora Lux, with no launch date or pricing announced.
The Aurora Nex features swappable magnetic modules—such as action and telephoto cameras, satellite connectivity, and a unique Agent display—while the Aurora Lux offers five distinct, highly decorated variants.
All models run Dreame's new Aurora OS 1.0, based on Android and featuring AI-driven personalization, though the software appears unfinished and closely resembles Apple's iOS 26 design language.

Is the Aurora Nex's camera-less body a practical innovation or a flawed gimmick?

Can Dreame's modular phone succeed where giants like Google and LG failed?

Without pricing or a firm release date, are Dreame's promises just vaporware?

Will Dreame's custom processor truly outperform established rivals like Qualcomm?

Is a vacuum brand's leap into smartphones a brilliant pivot or a costly mistake?