Honor's Robot phone is real, and coming later this year

"The Robot Phone's defining feature is a motorised camera arm that folds neatly into the rear of the device when not in use. The arm houses a 200-megapixel sensor mounted within what Honor describes as the industry's smallest four-degree-of-freedom (4DoF) gimbal system. At its heart is a custom micro motor built from titanium alloy, which the company says is 70% smaller than existing micro motors."

"The result is a three-axis mechanical stabilisation system capable of the kinds of precise camera movement previously associated with dedicated handheld gimbals and professional rigs. Honor has been careful, however, not to overstate the comparison: the system is described as equivalent in stabilisation performance to external stabilisers, not superior to them."

"For video specifically, the phone supports a Super Steady mode for high-movement shooting, AI Object Tracking that locks onto and follows subjects with a double-tap, and AI SpinShot for automated 90° and 180° rotational movements."

Honor introduced the Robot Phone at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, featuring a motorized camera arm that folds into the device's rear when not in use. The arm houses a 200-megapixel sensor within a custom four-degree-of-freedom gimbal system, utilizing a titanium alloy micro motor that is 70% smaller than existing alternatives. This advancement leverages Honor's experience with foldable phone development. The system provides three-axis mechanical stabilization comparable to professional handheld gimbals and external stabilizers. Video capabilities include Super Steady mode for high-movement shooting, AI Object Tracking for subject following, and AI SpinShot for automated rotational movements. The device will launch in China during the second half of 2026, with global availability remaining uncertain.

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