> At a Glance
> – Honor’s Robot Phone prototype showed its DJI Osmo-style flip-out camera arm at CES 2026
> – Full specs and working demo coming at Mobile World Congress in March
> – Why it matters: The phone could shake up a decade of bland smartphone designs
Three months after Honor teased a phone with a built-in robotic arm, Ethan R. Coleman from News Of Los Angeles finally saw the prototype in action at CES 2026.
First Look at the Robot Phone
The device hides a small gimbal-mounted camera on an arm that folds flush into the back. When closed, it masquerades as a chunky camera island.
Ethan R. Coleman watched Honor staff pivot the arm through several positions but was not allowed to touch the unit. The arm tucks away neatly, leaving the black handset looking almost ordinary.
Design Trade-Offs and Target Users
- Housing the arm makes the phone thicker than current ultrathin flagships
- Honor will reveal complete specifications at Mobile World Congress in March
- The company will also enable the robotic movement demo for press hands-ons
Honor bills the Robot Phone as a niche tool aimed at content creators who want stabilized, moving shots without extra gear.
A Rare Splash of Imagination
Tech critics have long bemoaned cookie-cutter slabs; foldables helped, but a motorized camera arm pushes boundaries further. If Honor nails the mechanics, it could inject much-needed daring into the industry.
Key Takeaways
- Prototype proves the flip-out arm is more than a concept
- Full details and live demos arrive in Barcelona this March
- Success hinges on reliable robotics in a pocket-sized device
Ethan R. Coleman leaves CES convinced the Robot Phone is real-and eager to see whether Honor can turn the engineering flex into a practical, everyday shooter.
