Huawei unveils Mate X8 foldable, but keeps its specifications secret

Huawei has given the first official look at its upcoming Mate X8 foldable smartphone, showing the device from both sides and in folded and unfolded states. The company revealed the design in a video celebrating the eighth anniversary of the Mate X series, but it did not share specifications, pricing, or a launch date.

The video confirms the Mate X8’s basic design. Like previous Mate X models, it folds inward, placing its large main display inside the phone when closed. Its rear panel features a prominent circular camera module, continuing the design language of Huawei's Mate-series smartphones. The overall appearance is also familiar to the current Mate X7.

Although Huawei has yet to share specifications, unofficial reports suggest that the Mate X8 could feature a 6.5-inch external screen and an 8.15-inch internal display. That would be a slight increase over the Mate X7's 8-inch inner display. The inner panel is also rumored to use an ultra-thin glass (UTG) cover.

The smartphone is tipped to use Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro processor, which is already found in the Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 RS flagship models. The chip is built on the company's LogicFolding 3D architecture. For comparison, the Mate X7 uses the Kirin 9030 Pro, suggesting that its successor could bring a performance improvement.

Leaks point to two versions: a standard model and a Collector's Edition. The standard version is rumored to offer 12 GB of RAM with either 256 GB or 512 GB of storage, while the Collector's Edition could come with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB or 1 TB of storage.

Five color options are also rumored: Danxia Orange, Qingshan Brocade, Xueyu White, Cangqiong Black and Zijin. These finishes are reportedly planned for both editions, but their names and availability have not been confirmed by Huawei.

Huawei has yet to announce when the Mate X8 foldable will launch or how much it will cost.