Honor confirmed via an official Weibo post that the Robot Phone will launch in China on August 12, 2026 . Pre-orders opened in early July 2026 through Honor's website and JD.com, requiring a 500 yuan deposit for early access . Honor CEO Li Jian confirmed a global launch in August 2026 at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, though specific regions and dates beyond China remain unannounced . Trade restrictions block Honor from the US market entirely .
On July 28, 2026, Honor held a dedicated camera technology event in China, officially detailing the full camera system and announcing the partnership with ARRI .
| Camera | Sensor | Key Details |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (gimbal) | 200MP, 1/1.28" CMOS, f/1.6, 23mm-equivalent | Mounted on a motorized 4DoF titanium-alloy robotic arm |
| Periscope telephoto | 200MP, 1/1.4" sensor, 2.7x optical | Fixed in the body, periscope design |
| Ultrawide | 50MP | Fixed in the body |
The star of the show is the 200MP primary camera mounted on a motorized three-axis gimbal . The 4DoF titanium alloy gimbal arm physically deploys from the phone body in 0.8 seconds, can rotate 360°, tilt, and track subjects autonomously using AI . It also supports gestural movements like a nod or shake . Three-axis mechanical stabilization provides CIPA 5.5-level stabilization .
Honor partnered with German cinema equipment company ARRI for LOG (cinematic flat color profile) recording and ARRI color science tuning . Honor developed a Master Cinema mode jointly with ARRI . The camera system is powered by Honor's in-house developed Yuguang H1 image signal processor (ISP), paired with a custom gimbal motor weighing just 2.6 grams — 65% smaller and offering 35% higher torque density than typical gimbal motors .
Honor markets the Robot Phone as a hands-free creator device for vloggers, streamers, and content creators who want physical subject tracking, gimbal-level stabilization, and cinematic ARRI color science without external accessories .
Based on pre-order listings on JD.com and other retail channels, Honor has confirmed three configurations :
Honor has confirmed two color options: Moon Shadow Gray and Star Trail Silver .
The 4DoF gimbal arm is made of titanium alloy. It retracts flush into the phone body when not in use and deploys automatically when the camera is activated . The mechanism is protected by a sliding glass cover . The micromotors used in the gimbal are reportedly 70% smaller than mainstream alternatives .
No official price has been announced. Early listings and estimates suggest: