- Honor revealed the Robot Phone at MWC 2026 in Barcelona, and it was arguably the most exciting device on display at the trade show.
- The device just went on sale in China with a limited production run, similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold.
- Hands-on testing shows promising results with the built-in gimbal, which delivers three-axis stabilization to the 200-megapixel primary camera.
- The phone also features a 200MP telephoto camera with OIS for up to 2.7x optical zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide with a 122-degree field of view.
- To power the gimbal, users must slide the cover across manually and then tap the launcher inside the camera or AI assistant app.
- The super-steady mode kept footage stable even during a bounce-and-hop test at Kings Cross station in London.
- Honor teamed up with cinematic camera company ARRI on the UI, LUTs, and more, including capturing video in ARRI's LogC3 format for easy editing.
- The phone can track both humans and inanimate objects, which is better than some smartphone gimbals.
- It retails for 9,999 yuan in China (roughly $1,500), and would likely cost even more if launched in the West.
- Durability is a concern, and the phone has IP54 protection against dust and water only when the gimbal is tucked inside.
- Honor's spokesperson said the company is already looking into future devices that could launch outside China.
Honor's Robot Phone combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features, boasting a 200-megapixel primary camera and a 2.6-gram gimbal motor for stabilization.
The device, revealed at MWC 2026, is designed for video recording, featuring a collaboration with cinematic camera company ARRI for enhanced user interface and editing capabilities.
The phone includes a 200MP telephoto camera with OIS for up to 2.7x optical zoom and a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 122-degree field of view.
Priced at 9,999 yuan (approximately $1,500), the Robot Phone is currently limited to the Chinese market, with Honor testing a limited production run similar to Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold.
While the phone features IP54 protection against dust and water, concerns about durability remain, especially regarding the gimbal's robotic components.
Honor's spokesperson indicated that the company is exploring future devices for international markets, hinting at potential expansions beyond China.
“The phone's 2.6-gram gimbal motor delivers three-axis stabilization, and Honor partnered with ARRI for video features including LogC3 capture. Priced at 9,999 yuan (about $1,500), it offers IP54 protection only when the gimbal is tucked inside.”
