HONOR Robot Phone launched globally: 4 DoF gimbal camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 7,060 mAh battery

HONOR has just introduced Robot Phone, a high-end smartphone model focusing on a gimbal camera system integrating robotic mechanism and YOYO's AI features to the global market. The product uses a 200 MP main camera, a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 7,060 mAh silicon-carbon battery.

Design

HONOR Robot Phone has a seamless metal frame design, finished in R3 curved edge shape. The device has two color options: Silver and Gray.

The highlight lies in the Titanium Agile Gimbal cluster: a 4 DoF mini manipulator, allowing the camera to move in pan, tilt, roll and flip directions. HONOR said that the gimbal's load-bearing structure uses titanium alloy, while the folding motor is arranged with 43 components in a space of 0.5 cm3.

According to HONOR, this mechanism has a maximum rotation speed of 360 degrees/second in Robot Mode, and also supports quick camera rotation of 90 degrees or 180 degrees to create different camera angles.

Screen

HONOR Robot Phone is equipped with a 6.31-inch screen with an announced maximum brightness of 6,800 nits. The device has HONOR AI Eye Comfort Display mode to reduce flicker in low-light environments and maintain outdoor visibility. The screen also supports operation when your hands or screen surface is wet. HONOR has not announced the resolution, panel or refresh rate of the screen on the product page.

Camera

The rear camera system of HONOR Robot Phone includes three cameras, including two 200 MP cameras. The 200 MP main camera uses a 1/1.28 inch sensor, f/1.6 aperture, has OIS and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

The 200 MP periscope telephoto camera has a 1/1.4 inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture, OIS, 2.7x optical zoom and maximum digital zoom of 200x. The other camera is 50 MP super wide angle, f/2.0 aperture, 122 degree viewing angle.

HONOR integrates HONOR H1 image processing chip, supporting maximum video recording at 4K 120 fps. It also features ARRI LogC3 recording capabilities, lossless 10-bit 4:2:2 APV video encoding, LUT monitoring support and is compatible with DaVinci Resolve for professional post-production workflows.

ARRI Image Science technology brings ARRI's color Looks to the Robot Phone, while supporting a cinematic 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Besides, the device has 4K 30 fps portrait video recording and facial beautification algorithms.

The gimbal system can automatically track subjects during livestreams or video calls. Users can double-tap on the subject to lock tracking, or select a location in the frame for the camera to automatically maintain composition as the subject moves.

Configuration & battery

HONOR Robot Phone uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 manufactured on a 3 nm process. HONOR announced that this platform's CPU has a maximum clock speed of 4.6 GHz, accompanied by Adreno 840 GPU.

The device is equipped with a silicon-carbon battery with a typical capacity of 7,060 mAh, rated capacity of 6,880 mAh. Robot Phone supports HONOR SuperCharge 120W wired fast charging and HONOR SuperCharge wireless charging up to 50W.

Connectivity is supported by the HONOR Hongyan Communication system with a 6-antenna design. HONOR says this solution helps reduce stutter and lag rates during long livestreams, although actual effectiveness will depend on usage conditions.

Software

Robot Phone runs MagicOS, with YOYO as the central AI assistant. YOYO Pro Mode allows performing tasks on command, including creating custom skills to control or connect to third-party devices. YOYO Robot Mode is a feature that differentiates the product. When activated, the gimbal can move with music, respond to a number of gestures such as waving, heart symbols or thumbs up, and display corresponding expressions on the screen.

Camera Agent allows users to use voice commands to capture, record, edit and share content. Some Camera Agent features will be added via OTA updates. HONOR has not announced the price, opening date or memory versions of Robot Phone. The global product page currently shows purchase options but no specific price. HONOR has not confirmed plans to bring Robot Phone to the Vietnamese market. Although the global product page supports Vietnamese region selection in Vietnamese, this is not an official distribution announcement. With high-end configuration, complex mechanical gimbal system and filming features aimed at content creators, HONOR Robot Phone will likely belong to the special flagship product group if introduced by the company in Vietnam.