At a major presentation in China, HUAWEI unveiled its first PC running its proprietary HarmonyOS operating system, the MateBook Fold. This device is a hybrid tablet and laptop featuring a large 18-inch foldable screen.
The HUAWEI MateBook Fold is equipped with an 18-inch flexible OLED display with a resolution of 3296×2472 pixels, supporting LTPO technology and offering a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits. The company claims this is the world’s largest dual-layer OLED panel. The device also incorporates the largest teardrop hinge used in branded laptops to connect the two halves of the case. This hinge allows the screen tilt to be adjusted and held at various angles. While the manufacturer did not specify the processor, it is widely expected to use a proprietary Kirin series ARM chip.
When fully unfolded, the aspect ratio is 4:3. In laptop mode, each 13-inch half of the screen has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The device weighs 1.16 kg and measures 7.3 mm thick. The chassis includes a built-in stand, allowing it to be propped up on a surface when unfolded. A detachable keyboard is also included.
The HUAWEI MateBook Fold carries a high price tag: the version with 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage is priced at 23,999 yuan (approximately $3,330 USD), and the configuration with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage costs 26,999 yuan (around $3,745 USD). As of now, there is no information regarding the new product’s availability outside of China.