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Huawei expanded its hardware lineup in China today with more than just phones. Alongside the Mate 80 series and Mate X7 foldable, the company revealed the MatePad Edge — a Surface-style 2-in-1 running HarmonyOS 5 — and an Extraordinary Master Edition of the MateBook Fold. Both aim to blur the lines between tablets, laptops and premium design.
A challenger to the Surface: design and display
The MatePad Edge is built around a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 3,120 × 2,080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. That panel promises up to 1,000 nits peak brightness and supports the Huawei M-Pencil Pro for pen input. Physically, the slate is a slender unibody aluminum device measuring just 6.85 mm thick and weighing 789 grams.
Huawei added a versatile 175-degree hinge so the tablet can be propped at multiple angles — a clear nod to detachable Windows devices. Audio gets a boost from a six-speaker array and four microphones, while imaging includes a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide and a 32MP front-facing camera for video calls.
Under the hood: Kirin X90 power and laptop-level specs
Buyers can choose MatePad Edge models powered by either the Kirin X90 or the X90A. Huawei advertises performance approaching Apple M5-class levels, claiming roughly a 3.8x uplift over its previous Kirin T92 silicon. Configurations range from 16GB to 32GB of RAM and between 256GB and 2TB of storage, plus optional liquid cooling and dual vapor chambers for sustained performance under load.
HarmonyOS 5 (also called HarmonyOS Next 5) equips the device with desktop-style app compatibility, positioning the MatePad Edge as a true laptop alternative for productivity tasks. If you need a keyboard, there’s an optional accessory with a chicklet layout, 1.8mm key travel, and a pressure-sensitive touchpad.
Battery, ports and practical trade-offs
Huawei packs a hefty 12,900 mAh battery inside the MatePad Edge with support for 140W charging — impressive for a tablet-sized chassis. On the downside, physical I/O is minimal: the slate relies on a single USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, which could force users to rely on docks or wireless peripherals for broader connectivity.
Color choices include Space Gray and Bright Moon Silver. Pricing starts at CNY 5,999 (about $844) for the 16GB/256GB model, and tops out at CNY 12,999 (around $1,830) for the 32GB/2TB variant.
Meet the MateBook Fold: Extraordinary Master Edition
Alongside the tablet, Huawei introduced the MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition. It keeps the core hardware of the standard foldable laptop but ramps up memory and storage to 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD, and adds black and red finish options. Expect a premium price: the Master Edition is listed at CNY 26,999 (roughly $3,800).
So, who should consider these new Huawei devices?
If you want a Windows Surface-like experience with tight HarmonyOS integration, the MatePad Edge looks aimed at creatives and professionals who value pen input, a bright OLED display and long battery life. The MateBook Fold Extraordinary Master Edition targets power users who want elite specs in a foldable form factor and don’t mind the premium price.
Will these products appear widely outside China? Huawei didn’t provide global availability at the reveal, so international buyers will need to wait for regional launch details. For now, Huawei’s latest devices underline the company’s push to compete across tablets, foldables and laptop hybrids with its own silicon and software stack.
Source: gsmarena
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