Honor Launches Robot Phone with Motorized Gimbal Camera in China

The technology company Honor launched the Robot Phone in Guangzhou, China, on August 12, 2026. Described as a new species of smartphone, the device features a motorized titanium gimbal camera on a robotic arm with four degrees of freedom. This system allows the 200MP primary camera to rotate 300 degrees, nod, and track subjects automatically using the Yoyo AI assistant.

Developed in partnership with cinema equipment brand Arri, the phone supports professional filmmaking workflows, including LogC3 recording and Arri Wide Gamut 3. Beyond photography, Honor partnered with Seeed Studio to create robot bodies that utilize the phone as a central processing unit to control wheeled or bipedal robots.

Technical specifications include a 6.3-inch OLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a battery capacity of approximately 7,060mAh. The device is available in Silver and Gray, with prices starting at 9,999 yuan (approximately $1,482) for the 12GB RAM model and 12,999 yuan (approximately $1,927) for the 16GB RAM model. While pre-orders began immediately, official sales in China start August 18. Although early reports suggested a potential later release in India, the device is currently a China-exclusive.