# Honor Robot Phone: Smartphone with Gimbal Camera Honor's gimbal camera phone exceeds expectations in stabilization technology. - **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com) - **Published:** 2026-08-12 - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/69cd093b-53b8-4f84-a9fa-84c429b334dd ## Gimbal Camera Technology The Honor Robot Phone features its main camera mounted on a compact gimbal arm. This system provides stabilization similar to DJI Osmo Pocket but in a much smaller form factor. The 3-axis gimbal offers 360-degree movement capability and includes advanced features like object tracking. The phone measures 9.6mm thick and weighs 248 grams. ## Camera Performance The phone's main camera boasts a 200MP, 1/1.28-inch sensor. It's accompanied by a 200MP periscope telephoto and 50MP ultra-wide camera. The gimbal system enables better low-light photography. Tests showed impressive results even with backlit stained glass windows. ## User Experience The gimbal arm unfolds manually and is protected by a plastic cover. Users must slide this cover away before activating the camera. The default camera app offers simple controls for photos and videos, with more advanced options in pro video mode. Manual control is possible via an on-screen joystick. ## Special Shooting Modes Thanks to a partnership with Arri, the phone can record in film-like looks and LogC3 format. A panoramic selfie mode allows the gimbal to rotate 360 degrees, taking multiple photos to stitch together. Various tracking modes include FPV, spin shot, super steady, and object tracking. ## Hardware Specifications The phone features Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. A 7,060mAh silicon-carbon battery is designed to handle the gimbal's extra power consumption. The 6.3-inch screen makes settings management much easier than DJI Osmo Pocket's tiny display. ## Test Results During one hour of testing, the gimbal performance was observed to be very close to DJI Osmo Pocket 4. Extended recording caused heating, but this is also common with DJI gimbal cameras. Video stabilization worked better than expected. ## Design and Dimensions The phone's design is thicker and heavier than standard smartphones due to the gimbal system. Even when closed, the camera module creates a noticeable protrusion. But when unfolded, the phone transforms into a completely different device. ## Market and Use Cases The Honor Robot Phone targets content creators and mobile photography/video enthusiasts. Its gimbal stabilization makes achieving professional results easier. It's currently launched in China, with global availability still uncertain. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/978314/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-impressions-test-gimbal-camera — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._