Barcelona once again becomes the epicenter of the mobile innovation and robotics With the arrival of a new edition of Mobile World Congress, HONOR has taken advantage of the Fira's showcase to go beyond the typical processor or camera upgrades: it has unveiled what it defines as the world's first robotic smartphone, accompanied by a deployment of devices designed to fit into an artificial intelligence ecosystem with a physical presence.
The Asian company has structured its presentation around a central idea: the AI stops living only on the screen to acquire mobility, spatial awareness, and a degree of body language. The new Robot Phone, the foldable HONOR Magic V6, an ultra-thin tablet, and a laptop with AI capabilities, along with the brand's first humanoid robot, serve to illustrate this ambition. This strategic move is structured around its own roadmap, ALPHA PLAN, which aims to position HONOR as a key player at the intersection of telephony, robotics, and materials science.
Robot Phone: the first robotic smartphone with a 4DoF gimbal and micromotors
The device that is attracting almost all the attention at MWC is the HONOR Robot Phonea device that the brand describes as a new kind of smartphoneIt is not a conventional mobile phone attached to a motorized base, but an integrated design that combines electronics, micromechanics and AI algorithms so that the phone can move, orient itself and react autonomously depending on what is happening around it.
Inside it hides a micromotor developed by HONOR itself or with a ultra-compact 4DoF gimbal systemIn other words, a module capable of precisely controlling movement in four degrees of freedom within a mobile phone chassis. This architecture allows the Robot Phone to change the camera perspective in real time, tilt its body, rotate, and make small movements to keep the user within the frame during video calls or recordings, without anyone needing to hold the device.
The company has redesigned the internal distribution of components To make room for this mobility system, some of the previous experience with foldable phones has been applied to solving challenges of structural strength and space management at a millimeter scale. The result is a phone that, in demonstrations in Barcelona, ​​has been able to follow a moving person, turn towards sound sources, and perform simple gestures such as nodding or "dancing" to the rhythm of the music.
From a photographic point of view, the Robot Phone relies on a 200 megapixel sensor combined with multi-axis physical stabilization. The idea is to go a step beyond software-based vibration correction: the device's body itself moves to compensate for hand tremors and reframe the scene, approaching the capabilities of a professional camera operator using a stabilizer. HONOR thus envisions a range of uses, from creating content for social media to more serious applications such as documentation and mobile video.
One of the differentiating elements is the so-called multimodal perceptionThe device is not only guided by what the camera sees, but also combines image, sound, and sensor data to maintain a certain "awareness" of its immediate surroundings. In tests conducted at the Fira trade fair, the Robot Phone was able to locate the speaker, continuously adjust the framing, and follow them around the room, suggesting potential applications in telepresence, remote assistance, or even distance learning.
Augmented Human Intelligence and ALPHA PLAN: HONOR's strategic commitment
This entire deployment is part of the vision of Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI)This is the brand's own interpretation of what it means by human-centered AI. Rather than delegating decisions to opaque algorithms, HONOR asserts that it seeks systems that better understand the user's context to complement their capabilities in the physical world, from image capture to everyday assistance.
To achieve this, it has organized its strategy into three main blocks under the label ALPHA PLAN. The first is Alpha Phone, which includes disruptive devices such as the Robot Phone or advanced foldable phones. The second, Alpha Store, it aims to consolidate a ecosystem of interconnected products —mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and future accessories— capable of seamlessly sharing data and functions. And the third, Alpha LabIt is dedicated to research in materials, batteries and lightweight robotics, with the idea of ​​accelerating the transition from the laboratory to the commercial product.
James Li, the company's CEO, has even spoken about building a "silicon-carbon civilization"This metaphor encapsulates the importance HONOR places on materials chemistry and new battery architectures in its roadmap. This commitment is particularly evident in the company's foldable phones, which have served as a testing ground for technologies now being applied to other categories, including its own robotic smartphone.
The presentation in Barcelona also had a strong component of international positioningAlthough much of HONOR's recent growth has been concentrated in markets such as Latin America, the company points to Europe—and Spain in particular—as a key showcase to validate whether the public is ready for the mobile phone to go from a static object to a device with autonomous movement and a certain degree of physical presence.
HONOR Magic V6: Ultra-thin foldable phone with silicon-carbon battery
Alongside the Robot Phone, the other big star of HONOR's stand at MWC is the MagicV6A high-end foldable phone that aims to solidify the brand's position in the flagship segment. The device features a body that, when closed, folds into a 8,75 millimeters thick, approaching what many traditional non-folding phones offer.
Despite its slimness, the Magic V6 houses a 6.660 mAh battery Based on the fifth generation of silicon-carbon technology developed in collaboration with ATL, this system achieves a silicon content close to 25%, which translates into a higher energy density And, in practice, this translates to greater autonomy without increasing the chassis size. The device also incorporates certifications. IP68 and IP69, unusual in folding devices, to offer resistance against water and dust.
HONOR has revealed part of its next step with the so-called Silicon-carbon Blade BatteryThis evolution aims to increase the silicon content to around 32% and exceed densities of 900 Wh/L. On paper, this leap would allow going beyond the 7.000 mAh in future foldable phones, attacking one of the traditional weaknesses of this format: the need to reload too frequently in intensive multitasking and data use.
In terms of display, the Magic V6 uses panels second generation LTPO with brightness peaks that can reach 6.000 nitsThese are accompanied by a silicon nitride anti-reflective coating that reduces reflectivity to around 1,5%. According to the brand, the crease in the inner screen has been reduced by approximately 44% compared to the previous generationbringing the feel of using it closer to that of a rigid panel. All of this is combined with a design that seeks to balance weight, rigidity, and feel in hand, with the aim of convincing those who are still wary of the foldable format.
In Europe, HONOR positions the Magic V6 as its main commercial offering within the ALPHA PLAN ecosystem. The company has confirmed that the deployment in Spain and other European countries It will take place in the second half of the year, with a focus on users who demand large screens, long battery life and good integration with laptops and tablets, both from the brand itself and from other manufacturers.
MagicPad 4 and MagicBook Pro 14: tablet and laptop as an extension of your mobile phone
The ecosystem that HONOR showcased at the Fira is not limited to robotic and foldable smartphones. The company is reinforcing its productivity line with the HONOR MagicPad 4 and the Magic Book Pro 14designed to function as natural extensions of the mobile phone for work and leisure. In both cases, integration with AI functions and cross-connectivity with other devices are key elements.
The MagicPad 4 arrives as a extremely thin high-end tablet, with a chassis of about 4,8 mm of thicknessMount a panel 12,3-inch 3K OLED with a refresh rate of 165 HzFeatures that make it suitable for both audiovisual content and professional games and applications. Inside, it operates a Snapdragon 8 Gen5, one of the most powerful mobile processors of the moment, allowing it to handle demanding tasks smoothly, from light editing to advanced productivity uses.
One of the most striking aspects for the European professional audience is the inclusion of "Linux Lab" as a software option. This environment allows you to run the AI ​​assistant OpenClaw It also facilitates access to development and productivity tools that go beyond the typical Android layers. For those who work with code, documentation, and corporate applications, the ability to run an environment closer to a classic desktop can be a compelling argument.
In parallel, the Magic Book Pro 14 It's presented as the laptop that completes the set. It's equipped with processors Intel Core Ultra Series 3 designed to combine good overall performance with the ability to run AI workloads locally. In addition, 14,6 inch OLED screen with high color accuracy, designed for content creators and users who need fidelity in design, photography or video.
HONOR insists on the idea of ​​a symbiosis between mobile, tablet and laptopWith features like fast file sharing, using the phone as a smart webcam, and the ability to extend the phone's screen onto the tablet for more workspace, the company also emphasizes that its ecosystem isn't overly closed off and that compatibility bridges have been enabled with other environments, including Apple's, to reduce friction when combining devices in everyday use.
HONOR's first humanoid robot: from theory to practical use cases
As a final touch to its presence at MWC, HONOR has revealed its first humanoid robotThis isn't just a figure for posing at the trade show; it's a project the company wants to directly link to its previous experience in mobile and wearable devices. The idea is for these robots to be part of the same ecosystem, sharing information with other devices and recognizing the users they already interact with daily through smartphones.
According to information provided in Barcelona, ​​these humanoids are being trained to three main scenarios. The first is the shopping assistancewhere the robot could accompany the customer in a physical store, offer product information, or manage orders. The second area is that of the labor inspectionsdesigned for environments where a physical presence is needed to walk through facilities, collect data, and report it automatically. And the third is the domestic environment, with functions focused on accompaniment, small support tasks and basic assistance.
The advantage that HONOR is trying to exploit over other firms from the industrial robotics sector is the accumulated knowledge of the digital userBy integrating the humanoid robot within the same AI framework that governs smartphones, tablets, and laptops, the company aims to make the experience less impersonal and more tailored to each person's routines. In theory, the robot doesn't start from scratch: it already knows which apps the user interacts with, their typical schedules, and the type of content they consume, and can adjust its behavior accordingly.
It remains to be seen, however, how these demonstrations will translate into concrete products for the European market. HONOR has not yet specified timelines or prices for the commercialization of these robots in Spain, but it has made it clear that its intention is to bring some of this technology to the general consumer market in the medium term, and not limit it to closed pilot programs or very specific corporate environments.
This year's MWC thus paints a picture in which Mobility is no longer just digital And it's starting to incorporate physical elements: robotic arms, motorized bases, humanoids, and phones that move on their own. HONOR has decided to position itself strongly at this frontier, using Barcelona as both a laboratory and a showcase. It remains to be seen whether the European public will perceive the Robot Phone and the rest of its ecosystem as a natural evolution of the smartphone or an experiment ahead of its time, but in any case, the debate about the future of the mobile phone as a static object seems to be underway.