HUAWEI has introduced the Mate X7 foldable phone, FreeClip 2 TWS earbuds, WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN smartwatch, and MatePad 11.5 S tablet for the global market, after these were introduced in China last month.
HUAWEI Mate X7
The HUAWEI Mate X7 slim foldable smartphone features a design inspired by the “Time-Space Gate” concept and comes in three finish options: a nano-fiber Brocade White, and vegan leather options in Nebula Red and Black.
In terms of hardware, the Mate X7 utilizes a proprietary “Ultra-Reliable Foldable Architecture.” This includes an outer display made of Crystal Armor Kunlun Glass, advanced precision hinges, and a three-layer composite structure. Thermal management is handled by a 3,550 mm² VC and Graphene heat dissipation system, while power is supplied by a 5,600 mAh battery.
The camera system features a second-generation True-to-Color Camera, which Huawei states offers a 43% improvement in color accuracy. The array also includes an Ultra Lighting HDR Camera, an Ultra-Wide Camera, and a Telephoto Macro Camera. The device supports Ultra Lighting HDR Video recording up to 17.5 EV.
HUAWEI Mate X7 specifications
- Internal – 8-inch (2416 × 2210 pixels) foldable flexible OLED 120Hz LTPO display, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Up to 2500 nits peak brightness
- External – 6.49-inch (2444 × 1080 pixels) 3D quad-curved OLED 120Hz LTPO display, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling rate, Up to 3000 nits peak brightness, Second-generation basalt tempered Kunlun glass
- Kirin 9030 Pro processor
- 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- HarmonyOS 6.0
- Dual SIM (nano + nano)
- 50MP camera with OIS, f/1.49-f/4.0 variable aperture, 40MP Ultra Wide Angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 50MP 3.5x periscope telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture, OIS, up to 100x digital zoom, 1.5MP multi-spectral channel red maple primary color camera with 5cm telephoto macro
- 8MP front camera with f/2.2 (internal camera) / f/2.4 (external camera) aperture
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Splash resistant (IPX8)
- Dimensions: 156.8x 73.8 (folded) / 144.2 (open) x 9.5mm (folded) / 4.5mm (open); Weight: 236g
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 6.0 LE, BeiDou (B1I + B1C + B2a + B2b quad-frequency) / GPS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency) / GALILEO (E1 + E5a + E5b tri-frequency) / GLONASS / AGPS / QZSS (L1 + L5 dual-frequency) / NavIC, NFC, USB 3.1 Type-C (GEN1)
- 5600mAh battery with 66W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging
HUAWEI FreeClip 2
The HUAWEI FreeClip 2 utilizes an ear-clip design intended for open-ear listening. Each earbud weighs 5.1g and is rated IP57 for dust and water resistance. The headphones are available in Blue, White, Black, and a new Rose Gold finish.
Audio performance is driven by high-energy dual-driver units and a new NPU AI processor, which provides ten times the computing performance of the previous generation. Huawei claims the device offers up to 38 hours of total battery life.
HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN Royal Gold Edition
The new Royal Gold Edition of the HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN features a purple ceramic bezel integrated with 18K gold, a zirconium-based liquid metal case, and a purple-gold titanium alloy strap.
This smartwatch is equipped with specialized features for divers, including a waterproof system and direct sonar-based underwater communication. Other specifications include an upgraded antenna for connectivity, the HUAWEI Sunflower Positioning System, and advanced eSIM capabilities. Health tracking is managed by the TruSense system, which utilizes X-TAP technology for monitoring.
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S (2026)
The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S is a tablet focused on creative work and productivity. It features Huawei’s PaperMatte Display, a screen technology designed to reduce glare and improve clarity compared to traditional matte screens.
The tablet supports the M-Pencil Pro stylus and a magnetic keyboard. On the software side, the device comes pre-installed with the Huawei Notes app and the GoPaint app, which includes new animation tools. For video editing, the Wondershare Filmora app has been updated with shortcut key support, while the WPS Office suite is available for document processing.
Pricing and availability
- HUAWEI Mate X7 Foldable – 2,099 Euros (USD 2466 / Rs. 2,23,810 approx.)
- HUAWEI FreeClip 2–200 Euros (USD 235 / Rs. 21,325 approx.) / 180 GBP. Roll out begins Jan 21
- HUAWEI Watch Ultimate Design Royal Gold – 3,300 Euros (USD 3877 / Rs. 3,51,870 approx.) / 3,000 GBP
- HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S (2026) 480 Euros (USD 564 / Rs. 51,175 approx.) / 350 GBP. Roll out begins Jan 15
Commenting on the global launch, Zhu Ping, President of Marketing and Sales Services at HUAWEI Consumer Business Group, said:
HUAWEI will continue to walk alongside users worldwide, bringing warmth to technology. By understanding and responding to users’ real needs, we aim to help the world’s consumers use technology to unfold every moment. Our goal is not only to deliver exceptional product experiences, but also to enable every user to embrace the moments that matter most to them.