The FIFA World Cup 2026 final had an unexpected tech moment. During Spain’s celebration after beating Argentina 1-0, one of the players was seen holding what looked like the upcoming HONOR Robot Phone. Although HONOR didn’t officially show the phone at the event, it quickly caught the attention of fans online.
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The timing is interesting because the HONOR Robot Phone is rumored to launch this August. HONOR has been teasing the device since January by showing different prototypes, and this latest appearance could be another hint that its official debut is getting close.
Recent leaks have also revealed some of the phone’s expected specs. It is rumored to feature a 6.3-inch to 6.4-inch display with a 1.5K resolution. Powering the device is said to be Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, making it a flagship smartphone focused on performance.
The camera setup is expected to be the phone’s biggest highlight. According to leaks, it could have a 200MP main camera with an f/1.6 aperture mounted on a built-in gimbal. This should help produce more stable photos and videos, especially when shooting while moving. It is also rumored to include a 50MP ultrawide camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto camera.
The Robot Phone is also expected to come with a 6,000mAh battery. That may seem smaller than what many Chinese flagship phones offer today, but there’s a possible reason. The built-in gimbal takes up a lot of space inside the phone, so HONOR may have had to use a smaller battery to fit everything.
Leaks also suggest the Robot Phone could offer camera performance similar to the upcoming HONOR Magic9 series. If that turns out to be true, the phone will likely come with a premium price tag as well.
For now, it’s best to take these details with a grain of salt. HONOR has not officially confirmed the phone’s specs, price, or launch date. More information should be revealed once the company officially announces the Robot Phone, which is currently expected to happen in August.