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Honor Robot Phone launch and AI imaging expansion

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In August 2026, HONOR transitioned to an ‘AI device ecosystem company’ with the launch of its ‘Agentic OS’ and the ‘Robot Phone’ in Guangzhou, China. This new hardware category features a motorized 4-degree-of-freedom (4-DoF) titanium agile gimbal system that allows the camera to physically rotate and track subjects with 360-degree movement. Developed as a step toward ‘embodied intelligence,’ the device uses its mechanical capabilities to perform physical interactions, such as nodding or responding to rhythm. Through a partnership with ARRI, the device integrates ARRI Image Science and LogC3 color curves alongside a 14-bit processing pipeline. Technical specifications include a dual 200MP camera system, a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a 7,060mAh battery. The YOYO Pro AI agent enables the device to perform complex tasks and interact physically via the gimbal. Expanding on its imaging capabilities, HONOR held an ‘Imaging Technology Launch’ in Hengdian to unveil the AiMAGE system and new AI-driven video tools. This ‘Optics-Intelligence Evolution’ strategy focuses on professional color science and AI processing. Key software features include ‘Image to Video with AI 2.0’, which allows users to transform static photos into animations through templates like ‘Free Style’ and ‘Pets in Action’. Additionally, the ‘Magic Animation’ tool can convert 2D drawings into 3D subjects within real-world scenes. ~~While~~ During the ~~Robot Phone is noted for being thicker and heavier than standard flagships,~~ Hengdian launch, HONOR also introduced the ~~12GB+512GB model is priced at 9,999 yuan,~~ HONOR 600 Series and emphasized a shift toward a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-driven processing. Collaborating with ~~pre-orders reportedly exceeding 400,000 units.~~ industry experts, including ARRI’s Image Science division director Harald Brendel, the company aims to integrate professional cinematic workflows into mobile devices. This includes using AI Studio to execute complex edits, such as changing skies or removing background objects, via simple text instructions.

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