Highlights
- Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN unveiled as the world’s largest commercial foldable PC with an 18-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED screen.
- It is Huawei’s first laptop running HarmonyOS 5 for PC, designed for seamless mobile-desktop integration.
- MateBook Fold starts at 23,999 yuan ($3,300) for the 1TB version.
- Available for reservations in China via Vmall.
Caption – HUAWEI Unveils MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN. (Image credit – Huawei)
Huawei has officially stepped into the foldable laptop space with the launch of the MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN. It is the first commercial notebook with a folding screen and it isn’t just any foldable. It’s the world’s largest commercial foldable PC featuring a dual-layer OLED display that opens up to 18 inches and folds down to a compact 13-inch size. But there’s more to it than just the screen.
Caption – HUAWEI MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN. (Image credit – Huawei)
It’s also the first Huawei laptop to run HarmonyOS for PC and to feature the company’s own chip under the hood. So, here’s everything we know about the new piece of tech.
Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN – Design and Display
Here’s how special the MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN is. Once unfolded, you get an 18-inch 3.3K LTPO OLED display in a 4:3 aspect ratio, while folding it transforms the device into a 13-inch 3:2 screen. The panel uses dual-layer OLED tech and supports 1600 nits peak brightness with a dynamic contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. Huawei has added a carbon fibre support layer to boost impact resistance by three times.
Caption – A closer look at the ULTIMATE DESIGN of this new tech. (Image credit – Huawei)
Even with all this tech, the MateBook Fold remains surprisingly lightweight and thin, weighing just 1.16kg and measuring 7.3mm at its thinnest when unfolded.
The device has a leather finish and comes in three colours – Forged Shadow Black, Sky White and Cloud Blue. The black variant stands out with a special “Forging Shadow Cloud Pattern” and a “Black Gold Waistline” design on the back.
Caption – HUAWEI MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN hinge. (Image credit – Huawei)
A big part of the design is the 285mm folding hinge, which is the largest in the industry, according to Huawei. It uses a three-stage shaft with uniform torque for a smoother and more precise folding experience. The hinge opens in a water-drop shape, which helps reduce screen stress. Huawei claims a 400% boost in hovering torque and twice the spindle machining accuracy.
Thanks to this hinge, the MateBook Fold can stay open at various angles, from fully flat to a stable 150-degree hover, making it flexible for different use cases. The cooling system includes dual fans and a thin anti-gravity vapor chamber to keep things running smoothly.
Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN – Performance and Software
Caption – MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN. (Image credit – Huawei)
Under the hood, the MateBook Fold runs on Huawei’s in-house chip, though details are still under wraps. It boots up with HarmonyOS 5 for PC, introducing features aimed at blending mobile and desktop experiences under a “one system, unified ecology” approach.
It supports distributed soft bus interconnection for fast file transfers and smooth multitasking across connected devices with data transfer speeds reaching up to 160MB/s. The system allows up to four devices to connect and interact seamlessly.
You’ll find a range of new touch and gesture controls too. For example, swiping up plays a video, swiping down shows comments, and you can even cast part of the screen while using the rest. There are also unique gestures like five-finger scrolling (“waterfall screen browsing”) and eight-finger taps to launch the virtual keyboard.
Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN – Key Specifications
- Display – 13″ (2472×1648, 3:2) when folded / 18″ (3296×2472, 4:3) when unfolded, double-layer LTPO OLED
- Brightness – Up to 1600 nits peak, 1440Hz PWM dimming
- RAM & Storage – 32GB RAM, 1TB or 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD
- OS – HarmonyOS 5
- Camera – 8MP front-facing
- Battery – 74.69Wh, 140W USB-C fast charging
- Connectivity – Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2x USB-C
- Audio – 6 speakers, quad microphones
- Other features – Fingerprint power button
- Dimensions – Unfolded – 382.5 x 288.5 x 7.3mm; Closed – 288.5 x 193.7 x 14.9mm
- Weight – 1.16kg
Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN – Price and Availability
Huawei has positioned the MateBook Fold firmly in the premium category. The 32GB + 1TB model, available in Sky White or Cloud Blue, is priced at 23,999 yuan (roughly $3,300).
The top-end 32GB + 2TB version, available in Forged Shadow Black, comes in at 26,999 yuan (around $3,720). The device is now open for reservations in China via Vmall.
FAQs
Q1. What makes the Huawei MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN unique?
Answer. The MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN is the world’s largest commercial foldable PC, featuring an 18-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED display that folds down to 13 inches. It has HarmonyOS 5 for PC, Huawei’s own chip, and a three-stage folding hinge with carbon fiber reinforcement.
Q2. What are the key features of the MateBook Fold’s display?
Answer. The 18-inch 3.3K OLED screen offers a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded and 3:2 aspect ratio when folded to 13 inches. It supports 1600 nits peak brightness, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, with a carbon fibre support layer for added durability.
Q 3. What is Huawei’s new gesture-based control system in Huawei MateBook Fold?
Answer. The laptop introduces gesture controls, including five-finger scrolling (“waterfall screen browsing”), eight-finger taps to launch the virtual keyboard, and swipe gestures for playing videos or viewing comments. Users can also cast part of the screen while interacting with the rest.
Q4. How much does the MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN cost?
Answer. The 32GB + 1TB model is priced at 23,999 yuan ($3,300), available in Sky White and Cloud Blue. The top-end 32GB + 2TB version, in Forged Shadow Black, costs 26,999 yuan ($3,720). Reservations are open in China via Vmall.
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