New Chinese phone features an AI-powered 'Robot camera' that captures all of your best angles
Published on Oct 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM (UTC+4)
by Jason Fan
Last updated on Oct 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The new Chinese phone from Honor might just be the wildest gadget of the year: a robot phone that moves, tracks, and even shows emotion.
Yes, your phone may soon be able to judge you for the impulsive purchases you make online.
The company has unveiled a concept device that turns your smartphone into a tiny, AI-powered companion with a mind of its own.
Think of Iron Man’s AI assistant J.A.R.V.I.S, at the palm of your hand.
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This Chinese phone feels like it’s actually alive
Announced in an official post on X, Honor calls it a ‘revolutionary AI device that blends multi-modal intelligence, robotics, and next-generation imaging’.
The company claims its Honor Robot Phone will be the next step in the evolution of the smartphone, even directly referencing the iPhone in its announcement.
The company insists its focus is on ‘creating real value,’ not just spec-sheet bragging rights.
In the teaser video, the phone’s rear camera unfolds from the back like a miniature robotic arm.
The lens tilts, pans, and rotates freely, tracking people’s faces and movements as if it’s alive.
One moment it’s filming, the next it’s following its owner around the room like a curious little pet.
Imagine your phone deciding you are the subject, even when you’re not ready for your close-up.
But this isn’t just about snapping the perfect selfie.
In one surreal clip, the Chinese phone is shown soothing a crying baby by softly singing.
Another scene shows it gazing up at the stars beside a human companion, looking almost wistful.
The camera isn’t just moving; it’s actually emoting, nodding, and reacting as if it understands what it’s seeing.
China has been developing various types of robots
Honor hasn’t shared any specs, pricing, or release date yet, but says more details will come at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.
The company’s ambition seems pretty clear: to push smartphones beyond static screens, and to turn them into interactive and emotional machines.
China’s tech industry has been investing a lot into robotics, building more robots in one year than America did in a decade.
From humanoid robots that race humans in a marathon, to robots that can perform kung fu moves, it’s clear that China thinks robots are the future.
Now, Honor is aiming to integrate AI with robotics, by showing a glimpse of an AI-powered future where your phone doesn’t just assist you, but interacts with you.
Whether it’s simply a clever marketing stunt, or a real taste of what’s to come, one thing is clear.
If you aren’t keeping an eye on the Robot Phone, the Robot Phone might be keeping an eye on you.
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Jason Fan is an experienced content creator who graduated from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore with a degree in communications. He then relocated to Australia during a millennial mid-life crisis. A fan of luxury travel and high-performance machines, he politely thanks chatbots just in case the AI apocalypse ever arrives. Jason covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on technology, planes and luxury.
