A Phone That Thinks And Moves? Honor Robot Phone Has A Camera That Pops Out

Honor seems ready to give smartphones a robotic twist. The tech giant has just teased something that immediately grabbed attention – a concept phone called the Honor Robot Phone. And as the name suggests, this one’s not your regular smartphone. It brings together AI, robotics, and next-gen imaging in one device. What’s the standout feature? A pop-up camera mounted on a tiny robotic arm that can move, rotate, and even follow motion on its own. Also Read: Honor Magic 8, Magic 8 Pro Launched With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, Up To 200MP Telephoto Lens: Price, Specs

Honor shared a short teaser on X (formerly Twitter), showing how the camera lifts out of the back panel, spins, and tracks movement – almost like it has a personality. The brand calls it a “revolutionary AI device” with an “AI brain” and the “mobility of a robot.”  Also Read: Honor Magic 8 Pro Confirmed To Feature 200MP Telephoto Camera Ahead Of October 16 Launch

What’s Special About The Camera?

From the looks of it, the robotic camera can automatically adjust its angle, follow a person as they move around, and perform smooth, gimbal-style movements for steady shots, thanks to AI. Once done, it quietly folds back into its housing at the rear. Also Read: Honor May Launch World’s First Phone With Dual 200MP Cameras To Take On Galaxy Ultra Series

The teaser also shows the camera doing more than just clicking photos. Based on the teaser, it seems like the camera can identify outfits, observe surroundings, and even entertain a baby!

This move isn’t just about showing off hardware tricks – it’s Honor hinting at where AI and robotics could take smartphones next. The company even threw a subtle jab at Apple, saying it’s time to “refocus on what truly matters – creating real value for users.”

While pop-up cameras have existed before (remember the Samsung Galaxy A80?), Honor’s version adds intelligence, motion, and character. It feels more like a peek into the future than a ready-to-sell product.

Honor Robot Phone: When Can You Expect It?

The Honor Robot Phone is expected to make its full debut at MWC 2026, where we’ll finally see it in action. There’s no word yet on when or if it’ll hit the market, but one thing’s certain – Honor isn’t just building a phone; it’s experimenting with how phones can move, think, and maybe even feel a bit alive.