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Honor Teases AI "Robot Phone" With Robotic Camera, Sets MWC 2026 Showcase

The teaser signals an AI-first pivot tied to an aggressive push for market share in China.

Overview

  • Honor unveiled the concept via CGI, showing a deployable robotic arm with a stabilized, 360‑degree camera that can track subjects and flip for selfies.
  • The company confirmed a full presentation at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, scheduled for March 2–5.
  • Honor launched the Magic8 series in Beijing on October 15 and said the lineup will reach international markets before the end of 2025.
  • New AI services accompany the hardware strategy, including a tool that searches Chinese e‑commerce sites for coupons and claims up to 20% savings.
  • Product chief Fei Fang told CNBC Honor aims to be among the top three smartphone brands in mainland China as part of its Alpha Plan repositioning.