Several international media outlets, including Bloomberg, are highlighting the news that Honor will unveil its first humanoid robot at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026). This significant announcement positions Honor as the first smartphone company to enter the humanoid robotics market, focusing on consumer services such as shopping assistance.
This strategic move into the realm of embodied intelligence has quickly attracted global media attention. Bloomberg reported that Honor plans to release its first humanoid robot later this week, joining the wave of emerging technologies being developed by Chinese companies. The report emphasizes that this strategic positioning reflects Honor’s ambitions in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Honor has been actively developing AI services that will be integrated into its smartphones and other devices. Previously, at MWC 2025, Honor officially announced its Alpha Strategy, declaring its transition from a smartphone manufacturer to a leading global AI terminal ecosystem company. The company has committed over $10 billion over the next five years to support ecosystem development.
Bloomberg also noted the introduction of a new AI-enabled terminal, the Honor Robot Phone, which will be showcased at MWC 2026. Notably, the Honor Robot Phone was first revealed in Shenzhen just before the MWC 2026 event. Recently, the Shenzhen Leading Edge Intelligent Open Research Institute was inaugurated, showcasing the latest innovations from key players in the field at the “Urban Cloud Living Room.” As a leader in the edge intelligence sector, Honor made its debut presentation of the Honor Robot Phone during the event.
This unveiling coincided with the Spring Festival, during which the Honor Robot Phone collaborated with ecological partners and robots to perform the song “Congratulations on Getting Rich.” Additionally, the Honor Magic8 Pro invited participants to co-create AI New Year greeting videos, vividly demonstrating the vision of intelligent connectivity across brands, scenarios, and devices.
Industry experts believe that the introduction of the Honor Robot Phone signifies Honor’s deep involvement as a leading representative of Shenzhen in building a global AI ecosystem. Edge intelligence is a vital pillar of Shenzhen’s AI strategy, driving the collaborative development of smart terminals, smart homes, wearable devices, and humanoid robots.
With its extensive experience in the terminal intelligence sector, Honor has become a key participant in the Shenzhen Leading Edge Intelligent Open Research Institute. Together, they aim to break away from traditional thinking and seize opportunities amid the rapid evolution of AI technology and ecosystem reconstruction.
Looking ahead, Honor intends to collaborate with the Shenzhen Leading Edge Intelligent Open Research Institute to continuously track global technological and industrial trends, seizing historical opportunities in AI technology advancement and ecosystem transformation. At MWC 2026, Honor will reveal more technical details and application scenarios of the Honor Robot Phone, showcasing China’s strength in AI terminal innovation to the world.
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