Huawei Unveils MateBook Fold with 18″ Display and HarmonyOS 5

Several years after Lenovo debuted the world’s first foldable PC, Huawei has now entered the foldable computing space with its device, the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design. This new model is also one of the first Huawei laptops to adopt HarmonyOS 5. At only 1.16kg, thinness is also a feature, being just 7.3mm when open and 14.9mm when closed. It has a unique custom water-drop hinge that provides height, well-suited for measurements between 30 degrees and 150 degrees. A kickstand allows for secure landscape viewing.

Huawei Launches MateBook Fold Ultimate Design with 18″ OLED Display, HarmonyOS 5, and 2TB Storage

The foldable display measures 18 inches when open, folding down into a compact 13-inch form. It’s a tandem OLED LTPO display that boasts a crisp 3.3K resolution of 3296×2472, a 92% screen-to-body ratio, and it can get up to 1600 nits of brightness. The panel also provides 1440Hz PWM dimming and a high contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. Under the hood, the MateBook Fold does bring 32GB of RAM and offers a choice of either 1TB or 2TB of SSD. The processor hasn’t been officially revealed, but it’s likely a Kirin chip as seen in other Huawei laptops.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual USB-C ports, and a fingerprint scanner built within the power button. Finally, it also has an 8MP webcam, six speakers, and four microphones along with a 74.69Wh battery. The device comes with a virtual keyboard, but Huawei also offers an optional slim docking keyboard with a 5mm profile and a weight of 290g, a touchpad, and 1.5mm of key travel.

It also boasts up to 24 days of battery life. There’s also the option of using external Bluetooth devices. Bundled accessories include a 140W charger, braided cable, screen cloth, and two carrying bags. Available in Black, Blue, and White, pricing starts at CNY 23,999 ($3,328) for 1TB and CNY 26,999 ($3,745) for 2 TB. The MateBook Fold will be released on June 6, with pre-orders already open.

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