I put Honor's crazy Robot Phone up against the iPhone 17 Pro Max — I'm both impressed and confused
How does Honor's ambitious new Robot Phone stack up against the content creator's favorite — the iPhone 17 Pro Max? Let's put it to the test.
Honor has unveiled its latest smartphone, the Robot Phone, which went on sale on August 20 at a price of RMB 9,999 (around $1,480). The device highlights include a gimbal-mounted 200MP camera on the back, promising superior video stabilization and features typically found in dedicated handheld gimbals. The Robot Phone competes against the iPhone 17 Pro Max in various specifications: both devices have 120Hz displays, 12GB/16GB RAM, and either 256GB or 1TB storage.
However, the Robot Phone's 7,060mAh battery outperforms the iPhone 17 Pro Max's 5,088mAh battery. Despite its innovative gimbal camera, the Robot Phone cannot match the iPhone's low-light performance and vertical video capabilities, which can capture true 4K resolution. The Robot Phone also lacks the iPhone's ability to track a subject while recording.
Overall, the Robot Phone offers impressive video-recording capabilities, particularly in stabilization and subject tracking, making it a compelling choice despite its limited availability outside of China.
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