At the launch of the new Magic 8 series, Honor also revealed something far more interesting. CEO Li Jian took the stage to introduce the Honor Robot Phone. As wild as it sounds, it’s exactly what the name suggests. A phone with robotic mobility.
The Robot Phone is built on three core technologies: an AI brain, robotic mobility, and professional imaging. Its highlight feature is a hidden robotic arm gimbal that unfolds with a click, allowing the phone to move and stabilize itself like a robot. It can automatically frame shots, track subjects, and even reduce shake without any human input.
What’s surprising is that the phone doesn’t look particularly robotic. There’s no obvious sign that it has a gimbal tucked inside. From the back, it looks like a regular smartphone, though the camera module is noticeably thick.
Honor Robot Phone is powered by AI
The company’s large-scale AI model, YOYO, plays a central role in this process. It reportedly understands emotions, recommends content, and manages connected devices. Honor frames this as a part of its so-called “Alpha Project,” which aims to evolve phones from simple tools into what it calls “silicon-based life partners.”
If all that sounds ambitious, it is. Honor has been investing heavily in what it calls “embodied intelligence,” with new research labs focused on robotics, motion systems, and bionic design. The Robot Phone appears to be the first tangible result of that work.
For now, the device remains more of a concept than a commercial product. Honor plans to reveal more at MWC Barcelona 2026. A teaser video shows a gimbal camera that moves like a robotic head, reminiscent of commercial gimbals, but built directly into a smartphone.
Honor says users can register on its website to receive early updates and even take part in product research.
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