Huawei Unveils MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro with HarmonyOS 5

Sunday, 01 June 2025 03:00 - 29 views Author: Michel K.

Huawei introduces its first laptops powered by the in-house HarmonyOS 5, marking a significant shift in the tech landscape.

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HarmonyOS 5: A New Era for Huawei Laptops

HarmonyOS 5, initially introduced for smartphones in 2020, has now expanded to support over 150 applications and is installed on more than a billion devices globally. The operating system includes Huawei's AI assistant, Celia, capable of tasks like summarizing documents and creating presentations. Additionally, HarmonyOS 5 offers compatibility with a growing selection of mobile apps, including popular Chinese platforms such as RedNote and Bilibili. (gadgets360.com)

Technical Specifications and Market Positioning

While Huawei has not disclosed the specific processing chips used in these new laptops, the company attributes the higher prices to the cost of new manufacturing technologies. The MateBook Fold's innovative design and the MateBook Pro's conventional approach cater to diverse user preferences. By integrating HarmonyOS 5, Huawei aims to provide a seamless and interconnected user experience across its ecosystem of devices. (reuters.com)

Introducing the MateBook Fold and MateBook Pro

Huawei has launched two new laptops: the MateBook Fold and the MateBook Pro, both running on the proprietary HarmonyOS 5. This move signifies Huawei's strategic effort to reduce reliance on U.S. technologies and challenge established operating systems like Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS. The MateBook Fold, priced at 23,999 yuan (approximately $3,328), features an 18-inch OLED foldable screen without a physical keyboard. In contrast, the MateBook Pro, starting at 7,999 yuan, offers a traditional laptop design. (reuters.com)

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