HONOR Advances AI Vision with Robot Phone and Foldable Innovation at MWC 2026

Barcelona, Spain – March 3, 2026 – HONOR unveiled a significant leap forward in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, showcasing a groundbreaking “Robot Phone” concept alongside the Magic V6 foldable smartphone. The announcements underscore HONOR’s commitment to its Augmented Human Intelligence (AHI) vision and the acceleration of its ALPHA PLAN, built around three core pillars: Alpha Phone, Alpha Store, and Alpha Lab.

Embodied AI: The Robot Phone Concept

HONOR previewed the Robot Phone, a device that reimagines the smartphone as a platform for “embodied intelligence.” This concept moves beyond traditional screen-and-voice interactions, integrating robotic-grade motion and cinematic imaging capabilities into a mobile form factor. The Robot Phone aims to provide more natural and expressive interaction through movement and camera control, offering a more sensory and intuitive user experience. It features multimodal perception, enabling it to identify sounds, track motion, and maintain visual awareness.

Key features of the Robot Phone include all-angle AI video calling with robot-grade motion control, emotional body language responses (such as nods and shakes), and the ability to synchronize movements with music. The device utilizes a micro motor and a 4DoF gimbal system for precise and stable motion, even in dynamic environments. A Super Steady Video mode and AI Object Tracking further enhance video capture capabilities, even as AI SpinShot enables intelligent 90° and 180° rotational movements for cinematic transitions.

Magic V6: The Pinnacle of Foldable Innovation

Alongside the futuristic Robot Phone, HONOR launched the Magic V6, its latest flagship foldable smartphone. The Magic V6 incorporates breakthrough silicon-carbon battery technology, advanced display engineering, and AI-enhanced productivity features. HONOR likewise introduced the MagicPad 4 and MagicBook Pro 14, expanding its ecosystem of connected devices.

The ALPHA PLAN: A Three-Pronged AI Strategy

HONOR’s ALPHA PLAN is designed to push AI beyond the cloud and into physical devices. The three pillars of this plan are:

• Alpha Phone: Exploring new paradigms of AI devices, exemplified by the Robot Phone concept.
• Alpha Store: Creating a new ecosystem for AI applications and services.
• Alpha Lab: Developing a “silicon-carbon civilization” through advanced materials and technologies.

CEO Vision: Human-Centric AI

James Li, CEO of HONOR, stated, “With Human-centric as our lighthouse, we navigate the growth of AI through the two beams of IQ and EQ, bringing three forms of intelligence together. We are exploring the new paradigm of AI devices with Alpha Phone; hosting the new paradigm of AI ecosystem with Alpha Store; and building the new paradigm of a silicon-carbon civilization with Alpha Lab. With three waves of the Alpha Plan, we now have all the components in place and we are driving this journey at full warp speed.”

HONOR’s advancements at MWC 2026 demonstrate a clear roadmap for integrating intelligent hardware and software to meet real human needs, positioning the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of AI-driven technology.

Sources:

• HONOR Advances Its AI Vision at MWC 2026 – PR Newswire
• A moonwalking robot, the Magic V6, and Honor’s Alpha era set the tone – Android Police
• HONOR Showcases AI Developments at MWC 2026 – Gizguide