Huawei’s next foldable could be closer than expected — with a new look
Huawei may unveil its next book-style foldable smartphone, the Mate X8, on November 24, according to a new leak from Chinese social media platform Weibo, GSMArena reports.
The date comes from tipster GuoJing, who claims the phone could debut alongside Huawei’s smaller MateBook Fold S computer. The company has not confirmed the event or announced when the devices will become available.
The timing would follow Huawei’s usual release schedule. Its predecessor, the Mate X7, debuted in China on November 26, 2025.
The new model could also look noticeably different. A photograph circulating online appears to show Huawei Consumer Business Group chairman Richard Yu holding an unreleased purple foldable with a large circular camera module.
If genuine, the image suggests Huawei is moving away from the more angular camera design used on the Mate X7.
What upgrades could the Huawei Mate X8 bring?
Earlier leaks suggest the phone will feature an 8.15-inch internal display and a 6.5-inch outer screen, both slightly larger than those on its predecessor.
Battery capacity could increase to approximately 6,000mAh, with support for 100W wired charging. The device is also expected to use Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro processor, paired with 16GB of RAM and storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
Another rumoured addition is a privacy display that makes screen content harder to read from the sides. However, it remains unclear whether the technology will work on both screens.
Camera improvements are also expected, including a new main sensor and upgraded telephoto photography.
The launch would come as Huawei faces tougher competition in foldables. Samsung captured 69% of global foldable shipments in the third quarter of 2026.
