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Honor's Robot Phone fuses a tiny built-in gimbal (2.6g motor) into a flagship smartphone to provide three-axis stabilization for its 200MP main camera, plus ARRI LogC3 video tools and AI shooting modes. It can execute a 180-degree spin shot and tracks subjects, but it's a China-exclusive, high-priced concept (about 9,999 yuan, ~$1,500) with durability concerns and an uncertain Western release.
HONOR and ARRI have launched the Robot Phone in China—a flagship smartphone that fuses ARRI’s image science with a fold-out gimbal camera, AI tracking, Spinshot modes, and professional post-workflow compatibility. The device features a 200MP main sensor (1/1.28"), 50MP ultrawide, 200MP tele, 4K 120fps, 10-bit LogC3, and ARRI-calibrated Cine Mode, powered by an H1 image chip on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform, with a 6.31" display up to 6,800 nits, a 7060mAh battery, and 120W charging. Pricing starts at 9,999 CNY for 12GB/512GB and 12,999 CNY for 16GB/1TB, and it will not be sold in the US due to market restrictions. ARRI says the collaboration aims to extend cinema-grade workflows into mobile imaging, with more partnerships planned rather than replacing traditional cinema cameras.
Honor has launched the Robot Phone in China, a smartphone centered on a retractable 4DoF gimbal and a 200 MP main camera, paired with Arri-developed cinema color science for enhanced imaging. It supports AI subject tracking, nine-photo panorama stitching, and 4K video up to 120p (60p with LogC3), plus 1080p at 240fps. The device features a 6.3-inch OLED with 6,800 nits peak brightness, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and 512GB/1TB storage. Priced at 9,999 yuan (~$1,500), it’s marketed toward filmmakers, with no confirmed global release date yet.
Honor unveils the Robot Phone, a bold smartphone with a pop-out three-axis titanium camera gimbal that swings out to reveal a triple-camera system co-developed with ARRI and serves as the brain for Seeed Studio robotics kits. It runs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, features AI-driven Yoyo gestures and cinema modes, and targets creators and robotics enthusiasts; pricing in China starts at 9,999 yuan for 12GB RAM and 12,999 yuan for 16GB RAM, with a China-only launch to test embodied AI on a handheld platform.
An opinion piece laments the staggered, region-locked, NDA-bound rollout of next-gen dual-sensor gimbal cameras (DJI Pocket 4P, Insta360 Luna Ultra, Xtra Muse 2 Pro), criticizing vague pricing, early-access deposits, and perceived industry maneuvering that confuses consumers and fatigues creators.
Insta360 filed two countersuits against DJI in the U.S., alleging five utility patents covering gimbal stabilization, directional control, camera smooth stabilization, telemetry overlays, and panoramic video stabilization are infringed across DJI products such as the Osmo Pocket, Ronin/RS, Osmo Mobile, and Osmo 360. The move comes in response to DJI’s separate design and utility patent lawsuits over Insta360’s Luna Ultra, which Insta360 says was independently developed and not based on DJI technology, and seeks to defend its intellectual property.
DJI filed a US patent-infringement suit in the Eastern District of Texas against Insta360 (Arashi Vision and affiliates), alleging that Insta360’s Luna Ultra and related Luna products infringe DJI’s handheld gimbal patents dating back to the Osmo Pocket era; DJI seeks judgment of infringement, permanent injunction, damages and related relief. Insta360 defends its independence, cites an ITC ruling favorable to Insta360, and says it will continue innovating while litigation proceeds.
DJI filed two U.S. patent lawsuits against Arashi Vision (Insta360) in the Eastern District of Texas, accusing the Luna Pro and Luna Ultra of infringing DJI’s design patents related to the Osmo Pocket, as well as four utility patents covering gimbal control, subject tracking, and on-device display. DJI seeks injunctions, royalties, profit disgorgement, and enhanced damages, noting Insta360 promoted the Luna line as competing with DJI’s Osmo Pocket and alleging willful infringement.
Hands-on at MWC 2026 shows Honor’s Robot Phone with a fold-out 200‑MP gimbal camera that stabilizes video and enables AI tracking, aiming to combine phone and pro-style camera in one pocketable device. It could appeal to creators, but the ‘robot friend’ concept and broader rollout remain unclear.
DJI's Osmo Pocket 3, a popular stabilized video camera, is on sale for around $200-$225 off its post-tariff price, with discounts available across major retailers, making it the best deal since April and a significant reduction from its previous prices.
GoPro announced the Fluid Pro AI, a versatile AI-powered gimbal that can track subjects automatically, work with smartphones and various cameras, and features a 360-degree pan, tilt, and built-in fill light, launching on October 21 for $229.99.
GoPro has announced the Fluid Pro AI, a versatile handheld stabilizer compatible with its action cameras, smartphones, and compact point-and-shoots, featuring AI tracking, 360-degree panning, a large battery for up to 18 hours, and a $229.99 price, available from October 21st.
DJI has launched the Mini 5 Pro, a compact drone with a larger 50MP sensor, upgraded gimbal supporting true vertical shooting, enhanced obstacle sensing, longer flight time of up to 52 minutes, and advanced video capabilities including 4K HDR and slow-motion. It offers improved performance for photography and videography, especially in low light, with availability primarily through retail channels outside the US.
DJI has released the Osmo Pocket 3, a portable vlogging camera with significant improvements over its predecessor. The camera features a large 1-inch sensor for improved image quality, especially in low light, and advanced subject tracking. It also offers 4K 120p shooting, 10-bit D-LogM for improved dynamic range, and a swiveling touchscreen. While the Pocket 3 is more expensive than its predecessor, it can serve as a standalone vlogging camera with its improved features. However, it may not be ideal for portraits or product shots.
A leaked listing of the DJI Pocket 3 confirms the presence of a rotating screen, allowing for better shots on vertical platforms like TikTok. The device has a redesigned control side to accommodate the larger LCD screen, and the price is estimated to be around $585.20. The connectivity to the phone is still uncertain, but the thumbstick for gimbal control remains. The battery capacity is expected to be 1300mAh, 1.5 times that of the Pocket 2. The Pocket 3 aims to offer excellent quality footage in a compact package with enhanced stabilization.