Alongside the launch of its new foldable, the Magic V6, Honor also offered a preview of Robot Phone at MWC 2026.
According to the company, the Robot Phone is a 'new species of smartphone.'
It combines AI with 'robot-grade motion and cinematic imaging capabilities,' Honor says.
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Honor made it clear that it wants to go beyond regular smartphones. Alongside the launch of its new foldable, the Magic V6, the company also offered a preview of Robot Phone. According to the company, the Robot Phone is a ‘new species of smartphone’ which combines AI with ‘robot-grade motion and cinematic imaging capabilities.’ Honor says it is trying to give the smartphone ‘hands and feet,’ making interactions feel more natural and expressive. Keep reading for more details.
Honor Robot Phone: Features
One of the biggest highlights is its robot-style motion system. The phone supports all-angle AI video calling and can automatically adjust its position to follow the user. Also, it can nod, shake its head, and even dance to the beat of music.
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‘Honor applied high-performance materials and reliability know-how developed for foldables to Robot Phone engineering, enabling a self-developed micro motor designed for extreme compactness and strength,’ the company explains. ‘By significantly reducing motor size, Honor was able to fit an ultra-compact 4DoF gimbal system into the phone, creating the hardware foundation for robot-grade embodied motion control.’
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The Robot Phone features a 200MP sensor paired with a three-axis gimbal stabilisation system. There is also a Super Steady Video mode for high-movement scenes and AI Object Tracking that keeps subjects in focus as they move. There is also an AI SpinShot feature, which enables the system to rotate intelligently by 90 or 180 degrees for more creative and cinematic shots.
‘Through stabilisation, intelligent tracking, and cinematic-style camera movement, it aims to close the gap between smartphone video and professional-looking storytelling,’ the company explains.
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