Updated
Updated · Memeburn · Jul 20
Honor Robot Phone Clears China Certifications for August 2026 Launch as 120W Charging Is Confirmed
Updated
Updated · Memeburn · Jul 20

Honor Robot Phone Clears China Certifications for August 2026 Launch as 120W Charging Is Confirmed

1 articles · Updated · Memeburn · Jul 20

Summary

  • MIIT and 3C approvals for Honor’s APH-AN00 indicate the Robot Phone has cleared China’s final regulatory steps ahead of an August 2026 launch, with the 3C filing confirming 120W wired charging.
  • A 200MP camera on a titanium-alloy arm is the device’s defining feature: it pops out in about 0.8 seconds, rotates 360 degrees, retracts flush into the body and uses a 4DoF gimbal for tracking and stabilization.
  • Honor is pairing that hardware with ARRI color science, including LogC RAW and DaVinci Resolve LUT support, plus flagship components such as a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, roughly 6,000mAh battery and a 1.5K flat display.
  • China is the only confirmed launch market so far; U.S. availability is ruled out, while global timing and pricing remain unconfirmed, though unofficial estimates put the phone around $1,400 to $2,200.
  • The launch would test whether a more experimental form factor can stand out in a smartphone market the report says is shrinking 15%.

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