Huawei has offered an early look at the Mate X8, its next book-style foldable, in a video marking eight years of the Mate X folding-phone line. The device is shown both folded and open, with a large inner display that closes inward for a more tablet-like workspace when unfolded.
The most visible hardware change is on the rear. Huawei has moved to a raised circular camera island, replacing the edged outline seen on the Mate X7. Official imagery shows a purple version with a textured back, a light-colored metal frame, and camera elements arranged around a vertical flash. The company has confirmed the Mate X8 name, while consumer products chief Yu Chengdong has pointed to display, camera, and performance improvements without providing specifications.
A larger tablet canvas is rumored
For buyers considering a foldable as a compact tablet replacement, the inner display will be one of the key details to watch. Unofficial reports point to a 6.5-inch outer screen and an 8.15-inch internal panel, compared with an 8-inch folding display on the Mate X7. The same reports claim the outer panel could support an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh rate, while another rumored feature is intended to reduce side-angle visibility. A less noticeable crease has also been mentioned, but Huawei has not verified any of these claims.
Memory and storage reports do not yet agree
The Mate X8 may use Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro processor, which has already appeared in other Huawei premium devices. A Weibo-based rumor describes the following possible configurations, although they conflict with earlier claims of models carrying 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage:
- Standard model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage
- Standard model with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage
- Collector’s edition with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage
A November 24 launch has also been rumored, potentially alongside a MateBook Fold S foldable laptop, but Huawei has not announced a date. Pricing, final dimensions, full camera specifications, and U.S. availability have not been confirmed. For now, the Mate X8 appears aimed at users who want a phone that can expand into a larger productivity and media screen, with the practical upgrades still dependent on Huawei’s formal launch details.
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