Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship foldable smartphone, the Mate X6, in China. The Huawei Mate X6 boasts a thinner profile, larger displays, and several enhancements to position itself as a top-tier foldable device. The company has introduced two versions of Mate X6: Standard Edition and Collector’s Edition.
Huawei Mate X6 features a book-style foldable design made of metal and glass. The company has used carbon fiber and ultra-strong aluminum with a tensile strength of 550MPa to ensure durability while maintaining a lightweight feel. It measures just 4.6mm thin when unfolded and weighs 239 grams. IPX8 ratings also make the phone water-resistant.
The phone uses a distributed basalt architecture that promises to improve signal reception, Superior Heat Dissipation, and Enhanced Reliability. It has second-generation Basalt Tempered Kunlun Glass to offer unparalleled strength and it also reduces the risk of cracks and scratches. The company has also introduced a new basalt water drop hinge that enhances the folding mechanism’s durability, minimizes the crease visibility on the inner display, and ensures a seamless, smooth fold and unfolding experience.
It features two impressive LTPO 2.0 displays. There’s a 7.93-inch primary screen with a resolution of 2440 x 1880, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,800 nits. It also supports 1,440Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain. The phone also has a 6.45-inch outer screen with a resolution of 2440 x 2240, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an outstanding peak brightness of 2,500 nits.
Mate X6 is available in 12GB and 16GB RAM variants. Storage options range from 256GB to an impressive 1TB. While Huawei has not confirmed the processor, speculation points to the Kirin 9100 chip powering this high-performance device.
The phone runs HarmonyOS NEXT, Huawei’s latest operating system tailored for enhanced productivity and foldable devices.
Mate X6 comes equipped with a triple-camera setup on the rear panel. The 50 megapixels primary camera features a 10-level variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) with Huawei’s RYYB sensor for enhanced light sensitivity. It also has a 40 megapixels Ultrawide Camera and 48 megapixels Periscope Telephoto Camera offering 4x optical zoom. For selfies, the phone has 8 megapixels front camera on both the inner and outer displays.
The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor It also offers 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, NavIC, NFC, and USB 3.1 Type-C connectivity. The Collector’s Edition also supports triple-network satellite communication for advanced connectivity and the company expects to test the feature publicly in the second half of 2025.
The Standard Edition of Huawei Mate X6 packs a 5,110mAh battery and the Collector’s Edition comes with a slightly larger 5,200mAh battery. Both variants support 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging.
The Mate X6 is available in Black, Gray, Red, Sea Blue, and White. Notably, the Nebula Gray variant features a marble-like finish, with back panel options in glass or vegan leather, depending on the model.
Pricing and availability
- HUAWEI Mate X6 12GB + 256GB – 12999 yuan
- HUAWEI Mate X6 12GB + 512GB – 13999 yuan
- HUAWEI Mate X6 Collector’s Edition 16GB + 512GB – 14999 yuan
- HUAWEI Mate X6 Collector’s Edition 16GB + 1TB – 15999 yuan
The phone is now available to order and will go on sale in China starting on December 6th.
