Huawei has just launched its first-ever foldable laptop, the MateBook Fold, in China. This new device features an 18-inch display that folds down to the size of a 13-inch laptop.
Despite its large screen, it’s surprisingly lightweight at just 1.16kg and measures 14.9mm when closed. When unfolded, it slim down to 7.3mm, thanks to an ultra-thin PCB and a three-layer aluminum structure that keeps everything sturdy, according to GSMArena.
While Huawei hasn’t confirmed the exact CPU inside, the MateBook Fold comes with up to 32GB of RAM and a spacious 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD for storage. To keep things cool, it uses a vapor chamber paired with two slim fans.
The display is a standout feature—it’s a dual-layer OLED LTPO panel with a 4:3 aspect ratio when unfolded (3,296 x 2,472) and 3:2 in laptop mode (2,472 x 1,648).
It also boasts an impressive 1,600 nits brightness and 1,440Hz PWM dimming. Plus, the dual-layer design cuts power consumption by 30% and triples the screen’s lifespan. For durability, it’s protected by a non-Newtonian fluid layer and carbon fibre reinforcement.
If typing on a virtual keyboard isn’t your thing, Huawei includes an ultra-thin 5mm wireless keyboard with 1.5mm key travel. Made from aluminium alloy, it weighs just 290g.
The laptop packs a 74.69Wh battery and includes two USB-C ports (one on top and one on the side). It also comes with six speakers and four mics, making it versatile for any setup. For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
The MateBook Fold runs on HarmonyOS PC, an in-house OS built by Huawei, which was revealed recently.
The catch? The MateBook Fold doesn’t come cheap—it starts at CNY23,999 (~RM14,221) in China. Right now, it’s unclear if Huawei plans to release this foldable laptop outside of China.