October 21, 2026
Huawei is seeking to strengthen its presence in the foldable smartphone sector by promoting its new phone, “Mate X8”, which is designed to compete strongly in global markets as one of the most prominent devices in this category.
According to technical leaks, the phone features a sturdy body made of aluminum and polymer, with certified protection against water and dust according to the IP58 and IP59 standards.
The device comes with a flexible “Foldable LTPO OLED” primary screen measuring 8.15 inches, with a display resolution of (2210/2416) pixels, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, with support for “HDR Vivid” technology. As for the external screen, it measures 6.49 inches, with a resolution of (1080/2444) pixels, and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, while its maximum brightness reaches 3000 nits.
Regarding performance, the phone is based on the “HarmonyOS 7.0” operating system, and the “Kirin 9050 Pro” processor, supported by 12 or 16 GB of RAM, and internal storage options ranging from 256 GB up to 1 TB.
In terms of photography, Huawei has equipped its phone with a three-lens primary camera with a resolution of (50+50+40) megapixels, which supports shooting 4K videos at a rate of 60 frames per second, in addition to an 8-megapixel front camera.
The device includes an integrated system of features that include high-performance speakers, two SIM ports, a “USB Type-C 3.1” port, as well as NFC technology, an infrared port for controlling electronic devices remotely, and a fingerprint scanner.The phone derives its power from a 6000 mAh battery, which supports 66-watt fast charging.
