Fred Zhou and Lionel Chen on HONOR's robot phone and Magic V6

HONOR’s robot phone and Magic V6 show how the smartphone maker is pushing foldables, AI, and mobile content creation into new territory.

Fred Zhou, CEO of HONOR South Africa, and Lionel Chen, Product Marketing Manager at HONOR South Africa, discuss the company’s rapid local growth and the technology behind its latest devices.

They unpack the newly launched HONOR Magic V6, including its ultra-thin foldable design, 6,660mAh battery, fast charging, flagship processor, improved hinge, and productivity features. Zhou also explains why booming AI infrastructure demand is placing pressure on global memory supply and contributing to rising smartphone prices.

The conversation then turns to HONOR’s robot phone, which combines AI with a built-in multi-axis gimbal camera designed for content creators. Chen explains how HONOR’s partnership with ARRI brings professional cinema colour science, LUTs, and video capabilities to the device, which is also expected to reach South Africa in future.

0:00 Intro

1:06 HONOR’s growth in South Africa

4:30 HONOR Magic V6 unveiled

8:18 Why smartphones are getting more expensive

14:40 Inside the Magic V6 design

19:08 HONOR’s new tablets and laptops

21:23 The HONOR robot phone and ARRI partnership

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