Huawei’s next-generation foldable flagship, the Huawei Mate X8, has made its first public appearance ahead of its expected launch later this month. A video showing Huawei Executive Director Richard Yu holding an unreleased smartphone has surfaced online, offering an early look at the device’s exterior design.
According to Chinese tech blogger Dingjiao Digital, the smartphone seen in Yu’s hands is indeed the upcoming Huawei Mate X8. With its launch reportedly scheduled for late November, interest in Huawei’s next large-screen foldable is beginning to grow.
Huawei Mate X8 Returns to a Classic Circular Camera Design
The leaked video reveals that the Huawei Mate X8 features a light purple finish, giving the foldable a distinctive but understated appearance. One of the most noticeable changes is the return of Huawei’s familiar circular rear camera Deco design.
The circular camera arrangement brings back a recognizable design element from Huawei’s previous flagship smartphones. Combined with the clean rear-panel styling, the new design gives the Mate X8 a refined appearance.
Huawei’s next-generation foldable smartphone lineup appears to be retaining its book-style inward-folding form factor rather than adopting a radically different folding mechanism. This approach allows the device to function as a conventional smartphone when closed and a larger tablet-like device when unfolded.
Huawei appears to be retaining its book-style inward-folding form factor rather than adopting a radically different folding mechanism.
Mate X8 Display Specifications: 6.5-Inch Cover Screen and 8.15-Inch Inner Display
According to previous leaks, the Huawei Mate X8 is expected to feature a 6.5-inch external display and a larger 8.15-inch internal folding screen.
The inner display is reportedly covered with Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG), a material designed to provide flexibility while maintaining better structural protection for foldable panels.
Another area receiving attention is crease reduction. Earlier reports suggest that Huawei has further improved its folding display technology to minimize the visible crease when the phone is unfolded.
If these improvements are delivered, users could enjoy a flatter-looking internal screen and a more seamless viewing experience when reading, watching videos, multitasking, or using multiple applications.
Kirin 9050 Pro Processor Expected
On the performance side, the Huawei Mate X8 is rumored to be powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset.
According to the current leak, the processor uses a logic-folded 3D architecture and has previously appeared in other Huawei flagship devices, including models in the Mate 90 series.
While detailed performance figures and hardware configurations have not yet been disclosed, the expected chipset could help the Mate X8 deliver improved processing capabilities for demanding applications and multitasking.
However, Huawei has not officially confirmed the processor or the complete hardware specifications.
Huawei Mate X8 Expected to Launch in Late November
The Mate X8 is shaping up to be an important addition to Huawei’s premium foldable smartphone lineup. Its rumored 8.15-inch internal display, improved crease control, UTG protection, and Kirin 9050 Pro processor could make it a notable upgrade over its predecessor.
The return of the circular camera design also suggests that Huawei wants to maintain a recognizable visual identity for its flagship foldable devices.
Huawei is expected to unveil the Mate X8 in late November. Until the official announcement, its specifications, pricing, camera hardware, and availability should be treated as unconfirmed.
For now, the leaked hands-on appearance provides the clearest early indication of what Huawei’s next-generation book-style foldable flagship may look like.