Huawei’s upcoming foldable smartphone, the Mate X8, has surfaced in leaks and a real-world sighting ahead of its anticipated launch later this month. The unreleased device was recently spotted in the hands of Huawei executive Richard Yu, revealing a light purple color finish and a large circular camera module on the rear panel.
Key display specifications from recent leaks suggest the Mate X8 will feature a 6.5-inch cover display on the outside. On the inside, the handset is expected to house an 8- to 8.15-inch folding screen supplied by BOE, which uses ultra-thin glass technology to achieve a flatter display crease.
The sighting of Richard Yu carrying the device provides a direct look at the hardware changes Huawei is bringing to its foldable lineup, particularly the prominent circular camera housing and new colorway. The integration of BOE’s ultra-thin glass panel on the main folding display aims to refine the inner screen experience by reducing the visible crease.
The Huawei Mate X8 is currently tipped to make its official debut in China on November 24. Official details regarding pricing, global availability, and complete hardware configurations are expected to be confirmed when Huawei formally announces the device.
