⏳ In Brief
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Honor 400 and 400 Pro will debut with Google’s Veo 2 AI image-to-video generator.
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The feature launch is set for May 22, exclusive to Honor devices.
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10 free daily generations for two months; subscription to follow.
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No text prompt support in Veo 2 limits user control.
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Google Gemini Advanced users can access a prompt-based version.
📸Honor 400 Series to Debut with Google’s Veo 2 AI Video Generator
In a move signaling the future of on-device content creation, Honor is teaming up with Google to launch the AI-powered Veo 2 image-to-video generator on the upcoming Honor 400 and 400 Pro smartphones.
The feature, embedded natively within the phones’ Gallery app, will be available starting May 22 and represents the first time Google’s cinematic AI model will operate on a mobile device.
Beyond a snapshot.
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🤖 What is Veo 2 and What Can It Do?
Veo 2 is Google’s latest venture into generative video AI, designed to convert static images into 5-second video clips using deep learning models capable of creating naturalistic motion and effects.
The model processes each image in about one to two minutes, offering either portrait or landscape video formats.
Yet, Veo 2’s simplicity is a double-edged sword—users cannot guide the video’s outcome with text prompts, meaning results can be spontaneous and, at times, quirky.
One particularly odd result:
“In one example, a self-portrait by Vincent van Gogh was animated to have a pigeon fly out of his eye.”
This reflects the model’s occasional unpredictability, especially when working with abstract art or complex visual compositions.
📱 Honor’s Edge: Exclusive Access to Veo 2
The Honor 400 and 400 Pro users will get exclusive early access to Veo 2.
According to Chris Langley, UK Marketing Director at Honor:
“It will eventually require some subscription from Google.”
Users can create up to 10 videos daily for the first two months, completely free. The simplicity of the Gallery integration makes the feature highly approachable, described as a “tap and go” experience.
Langley emphasized ease-of-use:
“We wanted to make sure it was something everyone could play with—no expertise needed.”
💳 Future Pricing Still Under Wraps
After the initial promotional period, access to Veo 2 will transition into a subscription model. Neither Honor nor Google has disclosed detailed pricing, but the exclusivity is expected to be temporary.
Those using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI already have access to Veo’s video-generation features for $0.50 per second of video, though that tier is currently restricted to pre-approved users and businesses.
🌍 Beyond Honor: Gemini Advanced Offers Prompt-Based Veo
While the mobile version lacks prompt input, a text-guided version of Veo 2 is available to Gemini Advanced subscribers.
This version supports script-based video generation, offering greater control over content, scene composition, and transitions, positioning it more directly against competitors like OpenAI’s Sora and Runway’s Gen-2.
This dual availability aligns with Google’s broader AI strategy:
“We’re committed to making creative tools accessible across platforms—from smartphones to cloud services,” said a Google spokesperson.
🔍 A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Creative Future
The partnership between Honor and Google symbolizes a pivotal moment in consumer AI. By embedding powerful generative tools directly into smartphones, users can transform ordinary photos into dynamic visuals without leaving their native gallery apps.
Despite Veo 2’s current limitations, the release provides a hands-on, frictionless experience of generative video AI that foreshadows more advanced iterations.
📲 Bottom Line
Veo 2 is not just another feature—it’s a preview of how AI will redefine smartphone creativity.
While its initial rollout is limited and somewhat experimental, it gives consumers an early taste of what’s possible when powerful AI meets intuitive mobile design.
As generative media evolves, tools like Veo 2 may become as commonplace as the photo filter, blurring the line between capturing and creating.
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