- HONOR has announced a partnership with ARRI for mobile filmmaking technology, enhancing the capabilities of its upcoming Robot Phone.
- The Robot Phone features a gimbal that houses a 200MP camera, which will stabilize video and enable AI-based subject tracking.
- The camera uses a 1/1.28-inch sensor and has an f/1.6 aperture, contributing to its advanced imaging capabilities.
- The gimbal's motor is the smallest micro motor in the industry at just 2.6g, enhancing its portability and functionality.
- The gimbal will also allow for features like predicting motion and double-tapping to follow a subject while filming.
- Full details about the Robot Phone are expected during its launch scheduled for August 12.
- HONOR's new mobile imaging strategy includes ARRI LogC3, ARRI Wide Gamut 3, and ARRI Looks to enhance the Robot Phone's filmmaking capabilities.
- The AiMAGE processing system is designed to cover capture, processing, editing, and AI-assisted creation for mobile imaging.
- A joint imaging technology lab has been formed between HONOR and ARRI to further develop mobile filmmaking technology.
- Cinematographer Claudio Miranda showcased the phone's capabilities by recreating a cinematic scene during the launch event.
- HONOR also presented a short film from cinematographer Wang Boxue, demonstrating the phone's potential in a confined single-take production.
Honor's Robot Phone is set to revolutionize mobile filmmaking with its 200MP camera and advanced AI-based tracking features. The device, featuring the industry's smallest micro motor gimbal at 2.6g, will stabilize video and enhance user experience during video calls.235
The camera utilizes a 1/1.28-inch sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, ensuring high-quality image capture. This innovative smartphone is a result of a collaboration with ARRI, a leader in cinema technology, which integrates ARRI LogC3 and ARRI Wide Gamut 3 for superior post-production capabilities.148
During the recent HONOR Imaging Technology Launch in Hengdian, China, the partnership was highlighted with demonstrations by cinematographer Claudio Miranda, showcasing the phone's potential in creating cinematic scenes. Additionally, a short film by Wang Boxue illustrated the phone's capabilities in a confined single-take production.1112

The official launch is scheduled for August 12, 2023, where full details will be revealed, including the new AiMAGE processing system designed to enhance the entire imaging process from capture to editing.79
HONOR also announced the Magic Stories Awards 2026 competition and a 48-hour filmmaking challenge at Hengdian World Studios, further promoting its commitment to mobile filmmaking innovation.
“The Robot Phone's gimbal houses the industry's smallest micro motor at 2.6g, enabling advanced stabilization and tracking features. Additionally, Honor's AiMAGE processing system aims to enhance mobile filmmaking, as demonstrated by cinematographer Claudio Miranda during the recent launch event.”
