Huawei has officially unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Mate X6. The phone, when folded, is a mere 4.3 mm thick. It is the upgrade that this world needs from the predecessor. Enhanced displays and an advanced camera system combined with the new HarmonyOS Next operating system make the Mate X6 stand out among its contemporaries.
The Huawei Mate X6 features a foldable 7.93-inch LTPO panel with square aspect ratio of 1:1. It supports up to 2,440 x 2,240 pixels. Mate X6 boasts a variable refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness. Its color gamut supports over 1 billion colors to display beautiful images.
On the outside, the cover display is a 6.45-inch LTPO OLED screen at 1080p resolution. This screen outmatches the foldable panel for brightness, with a rating of 2,500 nits but otherwise retains the same variable refresh rate.
Advanced Camera System
The Mate X6 has four cameras, and most of its cameras draw technology from other Huawei flagship devices:
Main Camera: A 50 MP sensor with an adjustable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) from the Pura 70 Pro+.
Telephoto Lens: A 48 MP shooter with a 90 mm focal length and 4x optical zoom from the Mate 60 Pro.
Ultra-Wide Lens: A 40 MP sensor with autofocus.
Hyperspectral Sensor: A unique lens designed to enhance color accuracy and camera performance using Huawei’s XD Fusion engine.
Sleek Design and Build
The Mate X6, although ultra-thin, weighs at 239 grams, making it slightly heavier than the Mate X5. Depending on the model, battery capacity is either 5,110 mAh or 5,200 mAh in the high-end 16 GB RAM version.
The Mate X6 features 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. It also protects the cover display with second-generation Kunlun Glass. Its improved waterdrop hinge is made from aerospace-grade steel for greater durability.
Next-Gen HarmonyOS and Features
The Huawei Mate X6 is launched with HarmonyOS Next, the company’s in-house operating system designed on a completely new kernel. The OS brings artificial intelligence-based multitasking to the device, such as split-screen, document abstracts, and social media text rewriting.
Some are shipped with HarmonyOS Next, while others have come pre-installed with the HarmonyOS 4.3, which is based on the Android AOSP kernel.
Specifications and Connectivity
Mate X6 is packed with innovative technologies:
*Renewed antenna for improved signal reception.
*Dual-satellite communication supporting Chinese networks (Beidou and Tiantong).
*Enhanced cooling with a vapor chamber and graphite layers.
*IPX8 certification for water resistance, with a functional cover screen underwater.
Pricing and Availability
The Huawei Mate X6 comes in five color options:
Glass/Plastic Finish: Gray and White.
Leather Finish: Black, Red, and Blue.
Pricing starts at CNY 12,999 ($2,200/€2,100).
As of now, Huawei has not confirmed whether the Mate X6 will launch globally or remain exclusive to China, following the trend set by its predecessors, the Mate X5 and Mate XT Ultimate.
Source: Huawei