We unbox the Honor Robot Phone, the world’s first smartphone with a built-in gimbal system. We take a close look at the groundbreaking camera setup in the phone world. This device, which excites both image content creators and portable technology enthusiasts, aims to completely eliminate the need for a portable gimbal attachment by integrating it directly into its body.

Despite its compact structure, the device does not compromise on hardware; it offers a top-segment power display with its vibrant 6.31-inch OLED screen, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a 7,000 mAh battery with 120W GaN fast charging support, and the latest connectivity standards such as Wi-Fi 7.

Honor Robot Phone Gimbal and Camera Capabilities

The device’s main focus is its 4-axis mechanical gimbal system, which automatically deploys from the rear panel, giving the 200 MP main camera a versatile range of motion.

In our tests, we achieved smooth footage in scenarios such as excellent stable mode, tilt lock, and object/face tracking, while the 90 and 180-degree AI-assisted automatic rotation modes yielded quite practical results, especially in moving shots and in-car vlogging attempts.

The camera module’s 180-degree rotation to function as a front camera allows for capturing the clearest images in vlogging without compromising the main sensor quality; However, the angle may be slightly narrow when held in a selfie position, which may require some getting used to.

Although its 248-gram weight isn’t exactly light, considering the mechanical hardware it offers and its massive 7,000 mAh battery capacity, this design choice feels stable.

Robot Phone Review

Mobile Shooting Revolution for Content Creators

With its camera that automatically tracks you when placed on a table, cinematic LUT profiles, and professional shooting modes, the Honor Robot Phone acts as an all-in-one studio for content creators who want to produce high-quality footage anytime, without carrying external equipment anywhere.

Honor Robot Phone Specifications

• 6.31-inch LTPO OLED display with 1216 x 2640 pixel resolution and 2000 nit brightness
• 4.6GHz Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 3nm Mobile Platform processor
• Adreno 840 GPU
• 12GB / 16GB RAM
• 512GB/1TB storage
• MagicOS 10 based on Android 16
• 200MP wide (1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.6 aperture), OIS, 50MP 122° ultra-wide (f/2.2 aperture), 2.5cm macro, 200MP 2.7x periscope telephoto (1/1.4-inch sensor, f/2.6 aperture), OIS, Up to 200x digital zoom, up to 4K 120fps video recording
• 50MP 90° front camera (f/2.0 aperture), up to 4K 60fps video recording
• USB Type-C audio, stereo speakers
• Dimensions: 151.43 × 72.86 × 9.59mm; Weight: 248g
• 5G SA/NSA, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 6.0, BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b quad-frequency), GPS (L1+L5 dual-frequency), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b triple-frequency), QZSS (L1+L5) dual-frequency), NavIC (L1+L5 dual-frequency), A-GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen1
• Dust and splash resistant (IP54 rating)
• 7060mAh with 120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, wireless reverse charging

So, what do you think of this mechanical gimbal design integrated into the smartphone; Could it replace external gimbals?

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