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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 hardware features a motorized 4-degree-of-freedom (4-DoF) titanium agile gimbal system, utilizing a 2.6g motor capable of 360-degree per second rotation to allow the camera to physically rotate and track subjects. Developed as a step toward ‘embodied intelligence,’ the device uses mechanical capabilities to perform physical interactions, such as nodding or responding to rhythm. Through a partnership with ARRI, the device integrates ARRI Image Science, including LogC3 color curves, ARRI Wide Gamut 3, and a 14-bit processing pipeline. Technical specifications include a dual 200MP camera system—comprising a gimbal-stabilized main sensor and a periscope telephoto lens—a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, and a 7,060mAh battery supporting 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. The device also features the YOYO Pro AI agent for complex task planning. At the LEAP 2026 conference in Riyadh, HONOR further detailed its ‘ALPHA PLAN: From Vision to Reality’ under its new ‘Dare to Be’ brand strategy. This plan aims to build an interconnected ecosystem of robotics, software, and smart devices. To support mobile photography, the company is also developing AiMAGE technology, a computational system that integrates device and cloud capabilities. In September 2026, HONOR expanded its cinematic presence at the 83rd Venice International Film ~~Festival. The company debuted its portable cinematic devices, including~~ Festival, HONOR showcased the Robot Phone and the ~~flagship~~ Magic9 Pro ~~Max. The Magic9 Pro Max incorporates~~ Max, highlighting the integration of ARRI’s ~~design language~~ ‘Looks’ imaging technology to provide professional-grade control over cinematic tones. CEO James Li stated the device combines mobile imaging, robotics, and ~~branding~~ AI to create ‘new possibilities for professional imaging on smartphones.’ By late September 2026, HONOR expanded its ~~camera module. This collaboration utilizes ARRI’s professional image science, such as ARRI Looks~~ ecosystem with the HONOR Life S3, a 3.68-inch magnetic E-Ink reader accessory. Meanwhile, the Robot Phone launch in China saw significant interest, with over 200,000 registrations for ~~controlled cinematic color styles, to support~~ 40,000 available units at a ~~seamless mobile workflow from capture to post-production.~~ price of approximately US$1,500.

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