MateBook Fold

Huawei unveiled the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design on May 19, 2025. In November 2025, Huawei released a visual refresh of the device, adding a new "Ruihong" (Auspicious Red) color variant for the high-end storage model. == Design and hardware ==

The MateBook Fold's primary feature is its 18-inch flexible OLED display, which folds at a 90-degree angle to transform the device into a compact form with two 13-inch screens. Key specifications include a 3.3K (3296 x 2472) resolution, a peak brightness of 1600 nits, support for the P3 wide color gamut, and an LTPO backplane for adaptive refresh rates. This detail was covered as an indicator of the state of China's semiconductor capabilities amidst international trade sanctions, placing Huawei several generations behind leading-edge chips from Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD. Design Other features The device includes up to 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, a vapor chamber cooling system with dual fans, a 74.69 Wh battery, and a six-speaker audio system. It includes two USB-C ports and supports an optional, ultra-thin wireless magnetic keyboard. == Software ==

The MateBook Fold is the first PC to ship with HarmonyOS 5. The operating system is designed to adapt to the foldable form factor, reorganizing application windows when the device is folded or unfolded. It also enables deep integration with other Huawei devices (phones, tablets) for features like cross-device file sharing, app continuation, and multi-screen collaboration. == Reception and analysis ==

The launch of the MateBook Fold was covered as a significant industry event, with commentary centering on its foldable technology, its position within Huawei’s ecosystem, and its geopolitical context. It has described the MateBook Fold as part of Huawei’s effort to establish an alternative personal computing platform through HarmonyOS, positioning it outside the dominant Windows and macOS ecosystems. Geopolitical analysis focused heavily on the Kirin X90 processor and ongoing U.S. sanctions, confirming fabrication on SMIC’s 7 nm process, showing Huawei’s move towards semiconductor self-sufficiency, and the remaining technological gap compared to leading-edge nodes. The MateBook Fold’s China-only release was commonly attributed to regulatory constraints and trade dynamics associated with this geopolitical environment. Market position The MateBook Fold has limited availability outside China. == See also ==