vivo offered a massive first look at its upcoming top-tier imaging flagship, the vivo X300 Ultra, at MWC 2026 Barcelona.

The company showcased the flagship smartphone’s design, along with its 400mm equivalent vivo ZEISS Telephoto Extender Gen 2 Ultra.

In addition, the flagship device is confirmed for launch in global markets later this year.

As the industry’s only 400mm telephoto extender, the add-on hardware pushes the boundaries of mobile imaging with pro-grade optical performance.

With a 400mm equivalent, it achieves excellent balance between powerful zoom capabilities and a body structured.

Co-engineered with ZEISS, the lens is designed to meet APO imaging standards. It also supports a full 200MP optical output, delivering sharp image quality even at 1600mm image crop.

Moreover, it delivers an exceptionally stable and precise telephoto experience. The flagship solution drives powerful momentum for professional creators, setting a new bar for ultra long-range captures.

To complement the telephoto extender, vivo also introduced a pro-grade Camera Cage. This expandable cage features an array of cold shoe mounts and quick-release ports for seamless integration.

It is paired with a dual-hand grip for outstanding stability during handheld shoots. And for precise creative control, the cage also incorporates dedicated physical buttons for shutter and zoom adjustment.

A multi-level cooling fan also maintains peak performance during prolonged recording sessions. Completing the setup is an External Lens Expansion Frame which is compatible with the telephoto extender.

Led by the vivo X300 Ultra, the company’s showcase at MWC 2026 underscores its commitment to pioneering imaging innovation.

At Mobile World Congress 2026, HONOR offered a first look at its boldest concept yet: the HONOR Robot Phone, a device the company describes as a “new species” of smartphone built around embodied AI.

Unlike traditional smartphones that rely purely on touch and voice, the Robot Phone integrates robot-grade motion control with multimodal AI perception. The idea is simple but ambitious — give AI not just a brain, but physical expressiveness through motion and spatial awareness.

Embodied AI interaction

At the heart of the Robot Phone is a self-developed micro motor paired with an ultra-compact 4DoF gimbal system. By significantly reducing motor size, HONOR managed to fit a mechanical architecture capable of controlled physical movement inside a smartphone form factor.

This enables what HONOR calls embodied AI interaction. The device supports all-angle AI video calling that physically follows the user through robot-grade motion control. It can respond with expressive gestures such as nodding or shaking its “head,” and even move rhythmically to music for a more lifelike presence.

Through multimodal perception, the Robot Phone can identify sounds, track motion, and maintain visual awareness in real time, creating a more natural and intuitive interaction model compared to static devices.

Cheekily, it also kind of looks like an HONOR Magic Phone fused with a DJI Osmo Pocket 3.

Cinematic capture with motion control

The Robot Phone is also built around a 200MP sensor integrated into a stabilized gimbal camera system. A three-axis stabilization setup supports smooth motion even in dynamic scenarios.

Super Steady Video mode enhances stability during high-movement shooting, while AI Object Tracking allows the device to intelligently follow subjects. AI SpinShot enables 90° and 180° rotational movements, creating fluid, cinematic transitions — even when shooting one-handed.

By combining stabilization, intelligent tracking, and controlled physical motion, HONOR aims to narrow the gap between smartphone video and professional-style storytelling.

A glimpse into HONOR’s AI future

The Robot Phone forms part of HONOR’s broader Augmented Human Intelligence vision and ALPHA PLAN strategy. While still positioned as a concept, the device demonstrates how embodied intelligence could shape the next generation of AI hardware — blending digital processing with physical responsiveness.

As HONOR expands beyond traditional smartphones into robotics and connected AI devices, the Robot Phone serves as an early preview of how future mobile technology might move, react, and interact more like a living companion rather than a static tool.

HONOR has announced a strategic technical collaboration with ARRI, a global leader in professional cinema camera technology.

The partnership aims to bring established cinematic imaging standards into the fast-growing world of mobile content creation. HONOR will combine its mobile imaging systems with ARRI’s century-long expertise in defining cinematic image quality.

HONOR CEO James Li said the company wants to inspire creativity through technology. He added that ARRI has shaped the visual language of cinema for generations. Through this collaboration, HONOR plans to integrate professional imaging standards and workflows into its smartphones.

ARRI also sees smartphones as serious creative tools. David Bermbach, Managing Director at ARRI, said consumer phones already appear in blockbuster productions around the world. He said the time has come to bring cinema and mobile imaging even closer together. For the first time, core elements of ARRI Image Science will be integrated directly into a consumer device.

A century of cinematic standards

ARRI has shaped filmmaking for more than 100 years. The company supported cinema from early film cameras to today’s advanced digital systems.

Its work earned 20 Scientific and Technical Awards from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. That legacy now serves as the foundation for this new mobile-focused effort.

At the center of the collaboration is ARRI’s Image Science. In cinema, image science forms the backbone of image creation. It governs how colors render, how highlights roll off, and how shadows retain detail. It also ensures consistency from capture to final screen.

HONOR will apply these principles to its mobile imaging architecture. The goal is not to replicate large cinema hardware inside a phone. Instead, the companies will translate core cinematic principles into compact, real-time mobile systems.

Dr. Benedikt von Lindeiner, ARRI Vice President overseeing the collaboration, said smartphones operate under different constraints. They use smaller sensors, integrated chipsets, and compact optical stacks. Despite these limits, ARRI aims to deliver natural color, gentle highlight transitions, and authentic depth on mobile devices.

He added that creators should move seamlessly from mobile capture into professional post-production workflows.

The first results of the collaboration will debut on the upcoming HONOR ROBOT PHONE later this year.