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Huawei Debuts HarmonyOS 5 Laptops, Including $3,300 Foldable MateBook Fold

With the expiration of its Windows license, Huawei unveils two premium laptops running its self-developed operating system, signaling a push for technological independence and ecosystem growth.

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Richard Yu, CEO of the Huawei Consumer Business Group, presents the new "MateBook X Pro" laptop before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
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Overview

  • Huawei has launched its first laptops running HarmonyOS 5: the foldable MateBook Fold Ultimate Design and the conventional MateBook Pro.
  • The MateBook Fold features an 18-inch OLED screen that folds down to 13 inches, priced between 23,999 yuan (US$3,328) and 26,999 yuan depending on storage capacity.
  • The MateBook Pro, with a traditional laptop design and a 14.2-inch screen, starts at 7,999 yuan and weighs 970 grams.
  • These laptops mark a shift driven by U.S. sanctions and the expiration of Huawei's Windows license, as the company accelerates its push for self-reliance in software and hardware.
  • HarmonyOS is now installed on over one billion devices, with more than 7.2 million developers contributing to its ecosystem by the end of 2024.