One of this rugged phone’s cameras is a pop-out action cam

Source: The Verge

Overview

What if your smartphone’s camera wasn’t locked to the back of the device? Honor’s Robot Phone, which was demonstrated at MWC 2026, features a camera attached to a stabilized gimbal arm that can pop up and look around—though it remains permanently tethered to the phone.

The RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro, a new rugged phone from Ulefone, takes a different approach: one of its rear cameras can pop out and be used as a standalone action camera. The Xsnap 7 Pro is part of Ulefone’s RugOne sub‑brand (following the Xever 7 and Xever 7 Pro). Rather than striving for thinness, the Xsnap 7 Pro embraces a thick, bulky design that leverages its rugged form factor for durability and versatility.

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