Honor has a Robot Phone in the works: What we know

Honor robot phone

Honor has given us a first look at its upcoming Robot Phone, and it’s unlike anything currently on the market. The teaser video is unusual, playful, and a little mysterious, giving just enough to spark curiosity about how this AI-powered device will actually work.

The video begins with the word “iPhone,” then quickly changes to “AiPhone,” hinting that Honor is trying to build something familiar yet completely new. At first, the phone looks similar to the Magic 8 series, but its design also reminds viewers of the iPhone 17 Pro. Even the back of the device seems to nod to the Sony Alpha camera line, suggesting photography will be a big focus.

The most eye-catching part is the tiny gimbal camera on the back. In the teaser, it moves on its own, tilting and turning like a curious little pet, even making soft sounds. It appears able to capture photos and videos independently, giving the impression of a phone that can notice and respond to the world around it without constant input from the user.

Honor describes the Robot Phone as part of its “Alpha Plan,” which aims to explore new ways AI can be part of everyday life. While the teaser doesn’t explain all the technical details, it hints at a phone that thinks a bit like a companion—capturing moments, exploring its surroundings, and interacting with its user in subtle ways.

It’s hard to tell exactly how the gimbal and AI system will work in practice, but the video shows Honor experimenting with ideas that feel fresh and imaginative. The company promises more information at MWC 2026, when the phone is expected to be officially revealed.

For now, the Robot Phone is a glimpse of a smartphone that seems alive in a way we haven’t seen before, blending design, AI, and photography into something that might just change how we think about phones.