Katarzyna Petru
It's been ages since I've been this impressed. Seriously. As I browse through the latest smartphone releases, one could conclude that all the manufacturers are taking the same safe path – the same shapes, the same camera setups, increasingly higher numbers, but zero excitement. And then suddenly, Honor appears, saying: "check this out." And they showcase Robot Phone – a device that turns the usual patterns upside down.
Smartphone that moves by itself
At first glance – nothing extraordinary. A classic screen on the front, a camera module on the back. But take a closer look and you'll see that this module… is alive. Literally. The camera is mounted on a robotic arm, resembling a miniature gimbal like the one we know from the DJI Osmo Pocket series. The whole setup can move, track objects, rotate, and record from entirely new perspectives. This isn't just a regular marketing trick – it's a return to an idea that Asus Zenfone 6 once attempted to develop, but this time in a futuristic, precisely designed version.
AI with Character
Robot Phone is not just a hardware novelty. Honor clearly suggests that it houses a fully-fledged artificial intelligence that will be able to do more than just recognise a smile. In the teaser, we see how the camera on a gimbal reacts to the user – as if it had its own personality. It’s a bit like a combination of a smartphone, a voice assistant, and a small companion robot that “lives” alongside you. In Asia, such ideas – robots designed to help combat loneliness – are gaining increasing popularity. Honor has simply combined this trend with a phone that we always have on us.
Selfie from the Future
Thanks to the movable module, the camera can operate at almost any angle – which means that selfies, vlogs, or travel stories will look completely different. There's no need to hold the phone, rotate it, or look for a tripod. Just say, “record me,” and the camera will find you, frame the shot, and ensure image stability. It sounds a bit like a scene from a science fiction movie, but this is the direction the industry is heading – true integration of technology with movement and emotion.
When will we see the full presentation?
So far, Honor has only shown a teaser, but even this short material was enough to create a “wow” effect. The official premiere of Honor Robot Phone is scheduled for March 2026 during MWC in Barcelona. And if they show exactly what they've hinted at in the teaser – we could be looking at one of the most exciting launches in smartphone history.
I don’t know about you, but I really haven’t seen anything this fresh in a long time.
Honor hasn’t just reinvented the phone – they’ve given it personality.
