Honor officially launched its Robot Phone on August 12, 2026, in China, targeting the mobile content creator market with a unique motorized robotic gimbal camera [1, 2]. The device features a pop-up camera that can nod, pan, tilt, and rotate to keep users centered in frame during video calls and live streams [3, 1, 2]. Sources differ on the maximum rotation, with one saying 300 degrees and another claiming a full 360-degree rotation [1, 2].
The phone is equipped with a dual 200MP main and telephoto camera system, alongside a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP selfie camera [1, 2]. These cameras are mounted on a 4-degree of freedom titanium-alloy gimbal weighing just 2.6 grams, integrated into the phone's slim 6.3-inch body that measures 9.59 mm thick [1, 2].
Honor partnered with German cinema camera maker Arri to incorporate AI-assisted noise reduction and enhanced dynamic range, aiming for professional-grade imaging [3, 2]. The phone runs on MagicOS powered by a Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 chip and a custom cooling system, with software features like AI subject tracking, gesture control, and cinematic movement modes [2].
Despite the large camera system and a 7,060mAh battery, the device weighs a balanced 248 grams and is designed to replace or supplement handheld gimbals used by content creators [1, 2]. Honor described the Robot Phone as a "new species of smartphone," crafted specifically for modern content creators [1].
The Robot Phone is currently available for preorder and sale only in China with no announced pricing or international release plans [1, 2]. Production teasing began in December 2025, building anticipation ahead of the August launch [1].
