Huawei Matebook Fold (2026)

Shipping starts on the 19th of August The Huawei MateBook Fold PC (2026) — officially the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design Extraordinary Master Edition — is Huawei's second-generation foldable laptop, combining an 18-inch dual-layer OLED display, the in-house Kirin X90 Plus ARM processor, and HarmonyOS 6.1 into a device that folds from a sprawling desktop workspace down to the footprint of a 13-inch laptop. At just 7.3 mm thin when unfolded and 1.16 kg light, it delivers the screen real estate of a desktop monitor in a body that fits in any bag. 18-Inch Dual-Layer Tandem OLED Display The centrepiece of the MateBook Fold is its 18-inch flexible dual-layer tandem OLED panel with ultra-thin glass (UTG). This is the same dual-layer OLED architecture Huawei pioneered in the first generation — a first for PCs — which triples the display's expected lifespan while cutting power consumption by 30% compared to a single-layer panel. Resolution: 3,296 × 2,472 pixels (3.3K), 4:3 aspect ratio when fully unfolded Folded mode: Two 13.3-inch halves at 2,472 × 1,648 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio — the lower screen functions as a virtual keyboard and touchpad Brightness: 700 nits typical, up to 1,600 nits peak HDR Contrast: 2,000,000:1 Colour: 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, 10-bit colour depth, HDR support Refresh rate: LTPO adaptive (10–90 Hz) for smooth scrolling and battery efficiency Screen-to-body ratio: 92% Protection: Non-Newtonian fluid shield layered over a carbon fibre support structure The foldable design allows the device to switch seamlessly between three modes: a full 18-inch tablet and desktop workspace, a 13-inch laptop with virtual keyboard, and a partially folded hover mode for presentations, drawing, and media consumption. Zirconium Liquid Metal Waterdrop Hinge The 2026 model introduces a re-engineered next-generation waterdrop hinge, the largest in the laptop industry at 285 mm. Built with zirconium-based liquid metal components and a three-stage shaft design, it delivers: Zero-gap fold with minimal crease — a significant improvement over the first generation Multi-angle hovering from 30 to 150 degrees, plus full-flat mode 400% increase in hovering torque over the previous hinge, keeping the screen locked at any angle Smoother open-and-close action with improved long-term durability Kirin X90 Plus Processor — 25% Performance Boost The MateBook Fold (2026) is powered by Huawei's upgraded Kirin X90 Plus processor, an ARM-based chip operating at a 28W TDP. Huawei claims approximately 25% smoother performance under sustained workloads compared to the previous generation, with lower thermal output thanks to an ultra-thin vapor chamber cooling system paired with diamond-aluminium dual fans. All configurations use PCIe NVMe SSD storage. Available configurations: 24 GB RAM with 512 GB, 24 GB RAM with 1 TB, or 32 GB RAM with 2 TB. Featherweight Premium Design Despite packing enhanced thermal hardware and a larger hinge, the MateBook Fold maintains an astonishingly thin and light profile: 7.3 mm thick when fully unfolded 14.9 mm thick when folded (similar to a MacBook Air) 1.16 kg without keyboard — lighter than a 13-inch MacBook Air 1.45 kg with the magnetic keyboard attached The rear chassis features a silicone-coated vegan leather finish in three colourways: Phantom Black, Radiant Gold (Flowing Light Gold), and Sky White. A built-in pop-out kickstand on the rear lets you prop the device up in both horizontal and vertical orientations without any external accessories. What's in the Box Detachable Wireless Keyboard (StarLeap) A magnetically attachable keyboard that connects via Huawei's NearLink (StarFlash) technology. It measures just 5 mm thick, weighs 290 g, features 1.5 mm of key travel, an aluminium alloy construction, and a pressure-sensitive touchpad that won't register accidental touches from underneath. AI M-Pencil 3 Stylus (New for 2026) The biggest hardware addition over the first generation. The M-Pencil 3 stylus brings native handwriting input, low-latency sketching, and AI-powered gesture controls directly on the foldable OLED screen. It ships with a dedicated storage case and enables use cases like Huawei Notes, GoPaint drawing, and WPS presentation annotation. 140W GaN Fast Charger A compact 140W USB-C gallium nitride charger with a braided dual USB-C cable, capable of rapidly topping up the dual-cell battery. Battery & Charging Capacity: 74.69 Wh dual-cell battery Fast charging: 140W wired GaN fast charging Estimated battery life: 8–10 hours for basic tasks (varies with usage mode and brightness) Camera, Audio & Connectivity Front camera: 8 MP, optimised for video conferencing Speakers: 6-speaker array Microphones: 4 far-field microphones Wi-Fi: Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with Huawei MIMO antennas Bluetooth: 5.2 NearLink / StarFlash: Yes (E1.0) — for keyboard and stylus connection Satellite communication: Supported Ports: 2× USB-C (USB 3.2, both support charging, data, and HDMI adapter) SIM card slot: No (phone hotspot sharing available) HarmonyOS 6.1 PC Edition The MateBook Fold runs HarmonyOS 6.1 PC Edition, Huawei's proprietary operating system built entirely in-house. Key features for the foldable form factor include: Adaptive mode switching — the OS automatically transitions between tablet, laptop, and desktop layouts based on the fold angle Virtual keyboard and touchpad — the lower half of the display becomes a full touch keyboard and trackpad when partially folded AI-powered stylus integration — handwriting recognition, sketching, and gesture controls via M-Pencil 3 Huawei Notes — native note-taking app optimised for stylus and foldable display GoPaint — creative drawing application WPS Presentation Mode — full presentation tools with stylus annotation Air Mouse — gesture-based cursor control Huawei Super Device — seamless file sharing, screen extension, and cross-device control with compatible Huawei phones, tablets, and watches Key Specs at a Glance Display: 18-inch dual-layer tandem OLED, 3,296 × 2,472, 4:3 Folded display: 2× 13.3-inch, 2,472 × 1,648, 3:2 Processor: Kirin X90 Plus (ARM), 28W TDP RAM: 24 GB or 32 GB Storage: 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD OS: HarmonyOS 6.1 PC Edition Battery: 74.69 Wh, 140W fast charging Thickness: 7.3 mm (unfolded) / 14.9 mm (folded) Weight: 1.16 kg (without keyboard) / 1.45 kg (with keyboard) Hinge: Zirconium liquid metal waterdrop, 30°–150° hover Camera: 8 MP front Audio: 6 speakers, 4 microphones Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NearLink, satellite Ports: 2× USB-C 3.2 Colours: Phantom Black, Radiant Gold, Sky White Included accessories: Wireless keyboard, M-Pencil 3 stylus, 140W charger