A new Huawei foldable may be on the way. According to reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Huawei Mate X8 has been leaked with several key details. The phone is said to feature a standard aspect ratio folding design, an 8-inch wide color gamut BOE screen.
It is also expected to carry a 50MP 18EV large sensor flagship imaging system and an Nth-generation Kirin chip. The tipster notes that the large circular camera deco appears to include a sapphire ring, which may support an external 10x optical zoom lens.
A separate leak from Review Shop on Weibo appears to back up the design. An actual Mate X8 device was spotted being held by a known figure who also leaked the Mate 90 RS last month. The leaked image matches the circular camera deco mentioned by Digital Chat Station, adding weight to the earlier rumors.
The Mate X8 would be the expected successor to the Huawei Mate X7, which officially launched on November 25, 2026 in China and on February 19, 2026 in the Philippines with a launch price of PHP 119,999. Compared with its predecessor, the leaked Mate X8 is said to keep the same 8.0-inch BOE screen and 50MP main camera with telephoto, but the telephoto is expected to jump to 10x optical zoom, up from 3.5x on the Mate X7.
Huawei has not officially announced the Mate X8 or mentioned this upcoming phone on its official Weibo account. More details, including final specifications, launch date, and pricing, are expected to be revealed soon.
