A new survey shows that tech fans are very curious about the Honor Robot Phone. This unique device has a built-in moving camera stabilizer, which is called a gimbal. The phone uses these moving parts and smart software to act like a tiny, helpful robot that can track you and take steady videos.

While the phone is certainly getting a lot of attention, most people are not ready to buy 1 yet. The main draw is the phone's incredible camera capabilities, but the high price tag is keeping many buyers away.

Why People Love the Camera

The standout feature of this phone is its motorized camera base. For people who make videos for social media, having a built-in stabilizer is a game-changer. It allows the camera to smoothly follow you around without needing an extra tripod. While the phone also has several artificial intelligence (AI) features, most users care much more about the physical camera tools than the AI tricks.

The Big Worries

Even though the concept is cool, many people are worried about durability. If a phone has moving mechanical parts, those parts can easily break if you drop it. Getting a broken stabilizer fixed would likely cost a lot of money. Plus, the phone is currently only sold in China, making it very hard for buyers in the US and UK to get their hands on 1.

Good News for Movie Lovers

If you want the movie-quality camera features without the fragile moving parts, there is hope. Honor announced that its upcoming Magic9 series of phones, which launches next month, will share the same high-end Arri video features. Arri is a famous brand that makes professional movie cameras. These new phones will let you shoot videos with professional color-grading tools and cinema styles, even though they will not have the physical motorized camera.

Quick Questions Answered

Where can you buy the Honor Robot Phone?

A: Right now, the phone is only available to buy in China.

What is a camera gimbal?

A: A gimbal is a motorized support system that rotates to keep a camera steady and smooth when you are moving around.

When is the Honor Magic9 series coming out?

A: Honor plans to launch the Magic9 series next month.