Honor Announces Global Launch of First Robot Phone at WAIC 2026 for August Release
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At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Honor CEO Li Jian announced the global launch of the company's first Robot Phone, set for August. Pre-orders are currently available across all sales channels, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation in mobile technology.
The Robot Phone is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform and features a 1.5K flat display with ultra-narrow bezels. Its standout feature is a four-degree-of-freedom (4DoF) titanium-alloy robotic gimbal, which allows for 360-degree subject tracking and AI-enhanced cinematic camera movements, making it a significant advancement in smartphone capabilities.
The device includes a flagship triple-camera system with a 200MP main camera, a telephoto camera, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. Honor's collaboration with ARRI aims to provide professional-grade video recording and color grading, enhancing the Robot Phone's appeal for content creators. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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