Honor has begun development on the Robot Phone 2, a successor to its specialized mobile device featuring a motorized gimbal camera.
The company aims for a release between April and June 2027, according to reports from GSPlus. This project follows the initial model that launched in China during August 2026.
Technical collaboration with ARRI
The new device will feature camera systems developed in collaboration with ARRI, the manufacturer of professional cinematic equipment, Honor confirmed in its global documentation. This partnership seeks to integrate cinema-grade imaging standards into a mobile form factor.
The collaboration is described by the manufacturer as a “landmark collaboration” that “marks a significant step in extending established cinematic standards into the rapidly evolving world of mobile imaging.” While the original Robot Phone utilized a 200-megapixel primary sensor and a 200-megapixel periscope lens, the exact resolution for the second generation remains unconfirmed.
Reports from Android Authority note that Chinese-language leaks offer conflicting estimates, ranging from 100-megapixel sensors to higher-resolution multi-sensor arrays.
Expanding the ecosystem
Beyond the smartphone itself, the manufacturer is working on a separate handheld recording device, NapiDroid reported based on information from a Weibo leaker known as Smart Pikachu. This secondary hardware is currently described as a potential action camera. While the original Robot Phone received a high-profile international showcase, it did not see a broad commercial release outside of China.
Gimbal stabilization supports 200-megapixel primary camera
The first generation of the device gained attention for its physical gimbal, which allows the 200-megapixel primary camera to tilt and rotate to follow subjects automatically. This mechanical stabilization works alongside a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, according to GSPlus.
| Component | Original Robot Phone Specs |
|---|---|
| Primary Camera | 200 MP (Gimbal stabilized) |
| Periscope Lens | 200 MP |
| Ultra-wide Lens | 50 MP |
High component costs may limit global availability
The manufacturer has not officially confirmed the existence of the new model or the projected 2027 release window. Global availability remains a point of speculation among fans, though analysts cited by NapiDroid suggest that high component costs may limit the device to a niche release similar to its predecessor.
Despite the novelty of the Robot Phone, which stands out alongside high-end foldable devices, international fans were previously frustrated by the lack of availability outside China. Development status continues to be tracked primarily through industry leaks on social media platforms.
