Honor’s Robot Phone is better than a gimbal in a phone has any right to be
Honor released the Robot Phone in China, a smartphone that incorporates a compact gimbal arm for its main camera. The device features a 200‑megapixel sensor that folds out for stabilized shooting, while adding bulk and weight compared to typical phones. Reviewers note that the gimbal offers versatile photography options but the on‑screen controls can feel finicky compared to dedicated hardware.
- ▪The Robot Phone’s main camera is mounted on a 3‑axis gimbal that unfolds from the rear of the device.
- ▪When the gimbal is deployed, users can access various shooting modes such as FPV, spin shot, and subject tracking.
- ▪The phone measures 9.6 mm thick (excluding the camera module) and weighs 248 g, making it bulkier than most smartphones.
- ▪Honor’s Yoyo AI assistant provides a chat interface and can animate the camera arm for playful interactions.
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