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HONOR Showcases Robot Phone Concept and Live Humanoid at MWC 2026

The company set a goal for its HONOR AI Connect platform to integrate over 20,000 third-party services by the end of 2026.

Overview

  • HONOR advanced its Alpha Plan for Augmented Human Intelligence around three pillars called Alpha Phone, Alpha Store and Alpha Lab.
  • The Robot Phone preview pairs embodied AI interaction with robot‑grade motion, featuring a self‑developed micro motor, an ultra‑compact 4DoF gimbal and a 200MP sensor for stabilized, subject‑tracking video.
  • A humanoid robot performed live onstage in Barcelona, with event reports describing a dance routine, a handshake with CEO James Li and a clean backflip, though pricing and specifications were not disclosed.
  • HONOR announced the AI Connect open‑platform strategy to invite partners into an ecosystem the company says could link more than 20,000 AI services by year‑end 2026, highlighting collaboration talks with Orange.
  • Alongside the AI vision, HONOR introduced new hardware including the Magic V6 foldable with silicon‑carbon battery tech, plus the MagicPad 4 tablet and MagicBook Pro 14 laptop.