These Huawei devices are getting HarmonyOS 6
Following its announcement back in June, Huawei has officially launched the public beta for its new in-house software, HarmonyOS 6. This update appears to be the commercial release of what was known as HarmonyOS NEXT, the version of Huawei's operating system built entirely on its own kernel and free of its Android (AOSP) roots.
HarmonyOS 6 is headlined by a revamped design that includes updated animations, new lockscreen customization options, and optimized UI performance. The biggest change, however, is the deep integration of AI, with the new XiaoYi personal assistant being a key part of this. The assistant is described as a 'smart partner' that provides contextual information and can accomplish tasks on your behalf autonomously, including executing complex, multi-step tasks, organizing research, and offering a 'Sees the World' feature for visually impaired users.
Security also gets an AI boost, with the system featuring proactive anti-fraud protection to detect scam calls, including AI face-swap attempts. It also has an anti-peep feature that automatically hides sensitive content when it detects someone else looking at your screen. HarmonyOS 6 will also support file transfers between Huawei and Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Public beta devices (October 2025)
This first wave is rolling out now to users in China. It includes Huawei's most recent flagship phones, foldables, and tablets.
Smartphones
- Huawei Mate 70
- Huawei Mate 60
- Huawei Pura 80
- Huawei Pura 70
- Huawei Nova 14
- Huawei Nova 13
- Huawei Nova 12
Foldables
- Huawei Mate X6
- Huawei Mate X5 series
- Huawei Pura X series
- Huawei Pocket 2 Series
- Huawei Nova Flip
- Huawei Nova Flip S
Tablets
- Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025 & 2023)
- Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
- Huawei MatePad 11 Pro (2024)
Closed beta devices (October 2025)
Alongside the public beta, Huawei is running a closed beta for a different set of hardware, which also began this month.
Phones & Laptops
- Huawei Mate XT
- Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design
- Huawei MateBook Pro
Tablets
- Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)
Wearables & Audio
- Huawei Watch 5
- Huawei Watch GT 5 Series
- Huawei FreeBuds 6
- Huawei FreeBuds 7i
- Huawei FreeArc
Later beta rollout (November - December 2025)
A third wave of updates is scheduled for November and December 2025.
Phones
- Huawei Nova 14 Lite (Vitality Edition)
- Huawei Enjoy 70X
Tablets
- Huawei MatePad Mini
- Huawei MatePad Air (2024 & 2025)
- Huawei MatePad 11.5S (2024 & 2025)
Wearables & Audio
- Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
- Huawei FreeClip 2
- Huawei FreeClip
How to Get the Beta
If you have one of the eligible devices, getting the beta requires you to sign up manually.
- Open the My Huawei app on your device.
- Navigate to the beta registration section.
- Select your device model and register.
Now, for the catch: this entire beta schedule is China-specific, as Huawei explicitly noted. The company has not yet announced a timeline for a global rollout of HarmonyOS 6, so users outside of mainland China will have to wait for further announcements.
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