HONOR’s new flagship Robot Phone has attracted much attention with its unique physical gimbal camera design, but its precise structure also means higher maintenance costs. According to the latest parts quotation announced by Chinese officials, if the main lens of the gimbal is accidentally damaged, the replacement cost will be 3,079 RMB; and the repair price of the top-end motherboard will be as high as 6,599 RMB. This article will sort out the official maintenance charges for various core parts of the HONOR Robot Phone in detail, so that users who are ready to buy it can have a reference before purchasing the phone.
HONOR’s new flagship mobile phone Robot Phone was officially released last week after many months of warm-up. Although this new machine is not a real robot, its built-in smart gimbal main lens design is highly unique in the market. Since this set of gimbal cameras contains a large number of precise mechanical and moving parts, if users accidentally drop their phones during use, they will need to bear high repair costs.
According to the latest Robot Phone spare parts price list published by HONOR China’s official website, the maintenance cost of replacing the main lens of this gimbal is RMB 3,079. In comparison, the replacement costs of the other two sets of cameras are relatively low, with the telephoto lens costing 879 yuan and the ultra-wide-angle lens only costing 199 yuan. There is an obvious price gap between these three sets of lenses. The main reason is that the main lens integrates composite mechanical components such as a titanium alloy head and motor, which directly drives up the overall hardware cost.
In terms of other regular parts, the standard replacement cost for screen components that are prone to accidental damage is RMB 1,379, while the repair quote for a new battery is RMB 319. However, the most expensive repair item in the entire phone is not the gimbal camera, but the core chassis. Official information points out that the base plate repair price for the 12GB RAM and 512GB ROM version is RMB 4,599; for the top-of-the-line 16GB RAM and 1TB ROM version, the cost to replace the base plate reaches RMB 6,599.
Comparing the price of the Robot Phone itself, the suggested retail price of the 12GB RAM plus 512GB ROM version is RMB 9,999, while the 16GB RAM plus 1TB ROM version is priced at RMB 12,999. It can be seen that the repair pricing of core parts accounts for a large proportion of the original price of the mobile phone. For users who are interested in purchasing this mobile phone with a built-in innovative gimbal structure, they may need to be more cautious during daily operation and carrying.
