{
  "id": 1082810,
  "title": "‘The Qualcomm chipset offers very good performance for still image processing, but for video, it’s not good enough’: Honor explains why it created a dedicated imaging chipset for its gimbal-equipped Robot Phone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/the-qualcomm-chipset-offers-very-good-performance-for-still-image",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/phones/honor-phones/the-qualcomm-chipset-offers-very-good-performance-for-still-image-processing-but-for-video-its-not-good-enough-honor-explains-why-it-created-a-dedicated-imaging-chipset-for-its-gimbal-equipped-robot-phone"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, found in the new Honor Robot Phone, is deemed insufficient for professional-grade video capture by Honor's President of Hardware Engineering, Yang Liu. This statement comes after the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset was released in 2023, with most users unable to notice a significant performance difference from the latest Qualcomm chipset, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is indeed capable of handling still image processing, ranking among the best mobile chipsets for photo capture, thanks to its triple 20-bit ISPs. However, it falls short when it comes to video processing, necessitating a dedicated imaging chipset like Honor's H1 for the Robot Phone. This H1 Imaging Chip, developed in partnership with German film camera manufacturer ARRI, enables real-time on-device image processing and supports 10-bit ARRI LogC3 recording and ARRI Wide Gamut 3. The H1 is a custom-made imaging chip tailored for the Robot Phone, providing the necessary processing power to uphold the high standards of ARRI. The Robot Phone features a 200MP main camera, 200MP telephoto, and 50MP ultra-wide, making it a formidable piece of micro-engineering. While the phone has some drawbacks, such as overheating after prolonged filming sessions and lacking durability, its unique video capabilities hold great promise for creators.",
  "summary": "In an interview with TechRadar, Honor explained why it developed a custom imaging chip to sit alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in the Robot Phone.",
  "key_points": [
    "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 insufficient for professional video capture",
    "Honor created dedicated H1 Imaging Chip for Robot Phone",
    "H1 supports 10-bit ARRI LogC3 recording and ARRI Wide Gamut 3"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "HONOR Robot Phone hands-on: I can’t believe it actually works this well!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/honor-robot-phone-hands-on-i-cant-believe-it-actually-works-this-well",
        "published": "2026-08-12T12:30:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}