Honor’s AI-Powered Robot Phone Sparks Buzz—But It Might Just Be a Concept

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Honor teased a Robot Phone with a motorized camera head that can “see,” “hear,” and interact using AI-driven features, showcased in a promotional video that appears AI-generated. The concept envisions playful, sentient-like interactions (lullabies, outfit critiques, peek-a-boo) and stabilized video, but the piece questions whether such a device is feasible or ready for mass production, citing durability, battery life, and practicality concerns. Even if real, the device may remain a concept, while Honor doubles down on real hardware at MWC 2026 with the Magic V6 foldable,
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