Huawei Mate X8 may be postponed to give the stage to Mate 90 and the new generation three-folding masterpiece
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Is Huawei preparing a huge gamble when it is willing to "sacrifice" the Mate X8 to put all its resources into the Mate 90 and the new popular tri-fold phone model, or is this a sign that the Mate

Huawei is said to be considering completely changing its flagship launch strategy in 2026. According to leaked sources from Weibo, the company may delay Huawei Mate X8 to prioritize the Mate 90 series and the successor generation of Mate XT tri-fold phones.

If this information is accurate, this will be the first time Huawei has broken the familiar formula that has been maintained for many years.

In recent years

Huawei usually launches at the same time

Traditional flagship Mate series

Mate X series with horizontal folding screen

⚙️ New generation Kirin chip

The event usually takes place around November every year.

But 2026 looks very different.

What's happening with Huawei

Recent rumors say Huawei Mate 90 may appear as early as September instead of the end of the year.

This immediately created a big question in the technology community.

What will Huawei do with the launch event of the tri-fold phone, which has been "fixed" for September for two consecutive years?

The latest source claims that Huawei has found the solution.

The script is rumored

Product Estimated time
Mate XT 2 tri-fold September 2026
Mate 90 Seriess September 2026
Mate X8 Postponed to another time

If so, September 2026 could become the biggest event in Huawei's history since the embargo period.

Why might the Mate X8 be delayed?

According to sources in the supply chain, the Mate X8 is said to be undergoing a series of major changes.

Completely new design

⚙️ Next generation Kirin chip

Upgraded hinges

New battery technology

AI optimization and satellite connection capabilities

These upgrades require significantly longer development times than a traditional smartphone.

Table of items said to be adjusting

Component Level of change
Very large design
Hinges Very large
Big Kirin Chip
Big Battery
Average heat dissipation
Big AI

This may be the reason why Huawei decided to delay the product schedule to ensure final quality.

The new Mate 90 is a strategic card

Huawei is showing signs of wanting to return to the traditional launch rhythm like the golden age.

Instead of waiting until the end of the year, Mate 90 may appear sooner to compete directly with new Android flagships.

The opponents that Huawei will face include:

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Xiaomi 16 Ultra

OPPO Find X10 Ultra

vivo X300 Ultra

iPhone 18 Pro Max

Launching Mate 90 early helps Huawei have more time to sell before the year-end shopping season in China.

Mate XT 2 is the real star

From a business perspective, focusing attention on Mate XT 2 is completely reasonable.

The first generation Mate XT caused a global stir when it became a smartphoneThe world's first commercial trifold.

The successor version is expected to bring

The three-fold screen is more complete

⚙️ Kirin chip is stronger

More advanced cameras

Bigger battery

New generation AI

Huawei might want all the media to focus on this iconic phone instead of sharing the spotlight with the Mate X8.

What will happen next?

Currently, Huawei has not confirmed any information related to the launch schedule of Mate 90, Mate X8 or Mate XT 2.

Everything is still just rumors from leaked sources in the industry.

However, if this scenario becomes true, 2026 will mark a major strategic restructuring for Huawei.

Instead of launching too many products at once, the company can focus resources on devices that are iconic and have the strongest global resonance.

The big question now is is Huawei quietly preparing a new revolution for Mate X8 or really wants to turn Mate XT 2 into the "only star" of 2026?

The credibility of the current rumor

Content Reliability
Mate 90 launched early Cao
Mate XT 2 appeared in September Cao
Mate X8 delayed Medium
Major design changes Mate X8 Medium
Official launch schedule Not confirmed

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Huawei Mate X8 may be postponed to give the stage to Mate 90 and the new generation three-folding masterpiece