Revolutionary Design: The World's Largest Foldable Laptop Screen
Unveiled in Mandawa, India, the HUAWEI MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN introduces a bold reimagining of the laptop experience. Its centerpiece is an 18-inch double-layer LTPO OLED screen, boasting a sharp 3.3K resolution (3296 x 2472) when fully open. Fold it, and it transforms into a 13-inch compact device (2472 x 1648), delivering versatility rarely seen in the market.
This isn't just a visual upgrade—it's an adaptive display made for creativity, productivity, and entertainment. Supporting HDR10+, with peak brightness of 1,600 nits, a 1440Hz PWM dimming rate, and TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 certification, it ensures a stunning and comfortable viewing experience.
The Basalt Water Drop Hinge: An Engineering Feat
At the heart of the MateBook Fold’s versatility lies its 285mm basalt water drop hinge. Engineered for durability and flexibility, it offers 0–150° angle support with 400% increased hovering torque and double the load-bearing capacity of traditional hinges. Whether used in laptop mode, tablet mode, or the immersive “waterfall” display mode, the hinge guarantees stability and elegance.
Despite its expansive screen, the device remains incredibly portable. It weighs just 1.16 kg (excluding keyboard) and measures only 7.3mm at its thinnest, proving that power doesn’t have to come at the cost of portability.
Highlights:
- World’s Largest Commercial Foldable Screen – 18-inch 3.3K OLED display.
- Basalt Water Drop Hinge – Durable, smooth, and aesthetically refined.
- HarmonyOS 5 Integration – Unified cross-device ecosystem.
- AI-Powered Productivity – With on-device Huawei Pangu AI & XiaoYi assistant.
- Ultra-Portability – Weighs just 1.16 kg and folds to a 13-inch form.
- Premium Specs – Up to 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and Kirin X90 chipset.
- Pre-orders Live in China – Starting at ¥23,999; sales begin June 6, 2025.
HarmonyOS 5 and Huawei AI: Seamless Smart Integration
Running on HarmonyOS 5 (HarmonyOS Next), the MateBook Fold is not merely a laptop—it’s a central hub for Huawei’s cross-device ecosystem. This tailored operating system offers:
- SuperHub for drag-and-drop file sharing.
- Multi-screen collaboration with tablets and phones.
- Extended app functionality for smartphone apps on the large display.
The system is further enhanced by Huawei’s proprietary AI powered by the Pangu model. The onboard assistant, XiaoYi (Celia), can perform generative AI tasks like summarizing content, drafting presentations, and performing intelligent searches—all locally, ensuring privacy and speed.
With over 1,000 ecosystem apps already optimized and 2,000+ expected by year-end, HarmonyOS continues to evolve into a viable alternative to traditional operating systems.
Specs & Performance: Designed for the Power User
While Huawei hasn’t officially confirmed the processor, industry insiders suggest the MateBook Fold runs on the Kirin X90 chipset—a fully Chinese-designed ARM processor. With up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD storage, the device handles video editing, multitasking, and enterprise workloads with ease.
Its hardware is as future-ready as its software, supporting Huawei’s goal of creating a self-sufficient tech ecosystem that minimizes reliance on foreign chipsets.
Pricing & Availability
The MateBook Fold ULTIMATE DESIGN is now available for pre-order in China, with official sales starting June 6, 2025. Pricing tiers include:
- ¥23,999 (Approx. USD $3,328 / INR ₹2,84,410) – 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD
- ¥26,999 (Approx. USD $3,744 / INR ₹3,19,930) – 32GB RAM + 2TB SSD
While global availability hasn’t been confirmed yet, its debut already sets a new benchmark in the foldable computing category.
The Future of Computing: Foldable, Portable, Powerful
The MateBook Fold is more than just Huawei's latest product—it's a vision of what computing could become. As the foldable tech market gains momentum, driven by increasing demand for hybrid devices, Huawei’s innovative leap challenges competitors to rethink the laptop form factor.
Market trends indicate a shift toward lighter, more durable devices with extended functionality, and Huawei is leading the charge with HarmonyOS integration, robust AI tools, and groundbreaking display engineering.
