Huawei's 2026 MateBook Fold: Kirin X90 Plus Powerhouse

Foldables are no longer a gimmick. Huawei just sharpened the idea.

The 2026 MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition picks up where last year’s model left off, trading tweaks for meaningful upgrades. The headline: a Kirin X90 Plus chipset under the hood, and configurations that stretch to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. That’s not small-step evolution. That’s an attempt to make a foldable behave like a serious laptop.

Design changes are subtle but deliberate. The device still opens into an 18-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED canvas—3,296 by 2,472 pixels with a near-square 4:3 ratio—yet folds into a compact footprint that reads like a 13-inch notebook when closed, offering 2,472 by 1,648 resolution in a 3:2 aspect. An 8MP front camera lives in the upper bezel, ready for video calls in either mode.

How does Huawei keep a heavy slate feeling nimble? For one, a zirconium-based liquid metal hinge that supports multiple viewing angles, paired with a pop-out kickstand built into the rear. Small engineering choices like these determine whether a device is a curiosity or a daily workhorse.

The MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition pushes foldable PCs toward practical productivity.

Under the hood, HarmonyOS 6.1 drives several AI-powered features that Huawei promises will make multitasking smoother across the fold. Battery capacity remains the same as the previous generation at 74.69Wh, while audio and voice capture get priority through a six-speaker arrangement and four microphones. Connectivity includes dual-band Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and even satellite communication for off-grid messaging—an unusual but intriguing addition.

Huawei hasn’t skimped on finish or feel. The laptop ships in Phantom Black, Radiant Gold and Sky White, each with a vegan leather rear panel that aims for premium without real animal leather. It’s an aesthetic still geared toward executive desks and creative studios alike.

• Chipset: Kirin X90 Plus
• Memory: up to 32GB RAM
• Storage: up to 2TB
• Display: 18-inch LTPO OLED (3,296 x 2,472) — folded mode 2,472 x 1,648
• Camera: 8MP front-facing
• Battery: 74.69Wh
• OS: HarmonyOS 6.1
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, satellite communication
• Audio: six speakers, four microphones
• Colors: Phantom Black, Radiant Gold, Sky White (vegan leather finish)

Price is decidedly premium. The entry-level 24GB + 512GB model starts at CNY 24,999 (roughly $3,700). The 24GB + 1TB and top-tier 32GB + 2TB variants are listed at CNY 26,999 (about $4,000) and CNY 29,999 (around $4,445), respectively. Availability is live now through Huawei’s official online store in China.

There’s an argument to be made that foldables must offer more than novelty to justify their price. With a more powerful SoC, robust RAM and storage options, plus pragmatic hinge engineering, Huawei is betting the MateBook Fold can be that machine. Will buyers agree? For anyone curious about whether foldables can replace a traditional laptop, this new MateBook makes a persuasive case.