Highlights
- Huawei executive Richard Yu was spotted with an unreleased light purple Mate X8 featuring a large circular camera module.
- Leaks suggest a 6.5-inch cover display and an 8- to 8.15-inch BOE inside folding screen with ultra-thin glass and a flatter crease.
- The Huawei Mate X8 might debut in China on November 24.
Huawei Consumer Business Group Chairman Richard Yu was recently seen in public with what looks like the upcoming Huawei Mate X8 ahead of its expected debut in China in late November. A light purple new book-style foldable phone has been pictured on Chinese social media with a large circular rear camera bump that marks the return of the brand’s classic round camera layout.
Reports claim that the Mate X8 is expected to be lighter and thinner than the Mate X5, Mate X6 and Mate X7, while offering bigger screens and a battery over 6,000 mAh. Early reports highlight the device will launch in China around November 24 with a new Kirin chip, upgraded cameras and optional support for an external zoom lens.
Huawei Mate X8 Spotted in Richard Yu’s Hand
Huawei’s upcoming big foldable phone is no longer a secret after the company executive Richard Yu was caught using it in public. Real-life images show that the company is sticking with a bold circular rear camera layout for its upcoming Mate X8 foldable.
Light Purple Mate X8 Revealed
Leaked images show Richard Yu holding a light purple version of the Huawei Mate X8 with a textured back. The back of the device is mainly designed with a large circular camera island, rumoured to be framed by a sapphire ring, and a fresh colour.
Camera and Hardware Specifications (Expected)
As per the tipster Digital Chat Station, the Mate X8 is powered by a Kirin N-generation chip, widely expected to be the Kirin 9050 Pro from the Mate 90 series. As far as photography goes, the leaks suggest a 50MP main camera with high dynamic range (18EV), a 50MP RYYB periscope telephoto lens and possibly support for an external 10x optical zoom lens like Huawei’s Ruiying Z10 modular camera.
Display and Battery
The Huawei Mate X8 is rumoured to have a 6.5-inch outer cover screen and an inner folding display measuring 8 to 8.15 inches. The primary BOE panel is said to be ultra-thin glass with improved crease-reduction technology for a flatter screen. A battery larger than 6,000mAh is expected to deliver a significant boost in daily battery life over the Mate X7.
Huawei Mate X8 Launch Timeline and Availability
While Huawei has not released any official launch details or pricing yet, reports suggest the Mate X8 will arrive in China in late November, with November 24 being reported as a possible date. This timing is very much in line with the Mate X7, which went on sale in China on November 26 last year.
