Honor Robot Phone preorders start July 18

Honor says its unusual Robot Phone is almost ready for market, with preorders expected to open on July 18 at WAIC 2026. The company first showed the device at MWC 2026, and CEO Li Jian said it is now ready for release.

Honor also published a new poster showing the phone in two colors: Silver White and Graphite Black. The rear panel appears to have a textured finish with vertical lines, and the large rectangular camera module is shown more clearly.

According to preliminary details, the camera system includes:

• a main sensor of around 200MP
• an ultrawide camera
• a periscope telephoto lens

The July 18 presentation at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference is expected to bring more than the new color options. Honor is also expected to begin taking advance orders that day.

Recommended reading

Oppo Reno 16 adds IP69K and a bigger battery

Based on currently reported specifications, the Honor Robot Phone will feature a relatively compact 6.3-inch display, Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and a 7000mAh battery. The device has also passed certification with China’s 3C regulator, confirming support for 120W fast charging.

Honor is calling it the first Robot Phone in the industry, with the company’s announcement centered on what it describes as the first camera-robot design in a smartphone.