Huawei will hold an event for HarmonyOS 6.0 on October 22: Will the Mate 80 series also be revealed?
Huawei has officially announced a special event taking place on October 22 dedicated to the launch of HarmonyOS 6.0. However, this announcement has immediately sparked another question: Will the brand take this opportunity to unveil its highly anticipated Mate 80 series?
For now, the answer lies somewhere between yes and no. Here’s why.
A Strategic Yet Ambiguous Date
The Mate 80 series is expected to launch between late October and November 2025, according to various industry sources. Huawei has yet to release an official timeline for this second major launch of the year, but leaks regarding production have been intensifying, suggesting that the brand is accelerating its efforts to deliver new models in the coming weeks.
The sudden announcement of the HarmonyOS 6.0 event has understandably raised doubts: What if Huawei uses this platform to tease its upcoming flagship?
A Possible Appearance of the Mate 80
Officially, Huawei has not confirmed any hardware products for this event. The announcement only mentions HarmonyOS 6.0, described as “smoother, safer, and smarter.” However, several hints suggest that the Mate 80 might make a symbolic appearance, potentially through a teaser or a technology demonstration showcasing the capabilities of the new OS.
Last year, CEO Richard Yu accidentally revealed the launch timeline for the Mate 70 before its official presentation. This year, while he has remained more reserved, he recently promised the arrival of “extraordinary products ahead of their time,” fueling speculation.
“It seems like the perfect moment for Richard Yu to drop a few hints about the Mate 80,” remarked a leaker on Weibo.
Why All the Hype Surrounding the Mate 80?
The upcoming Mate 80 series is drawing significant attention for two primary reasons:
- Its new Kirin chip, which will represent a new milestone in Huawei’s resurgence in the high-end chip market.
- Its active cooling technology, inspired by mobile gaming.
If confirmed, this system would make Huawei the second manufacturer in the world after Red Magic to incorporate a miniature fan into a mainstream smartphone. The goal: maintain peak performance during intensive usage, particularly in AI tasks and 8K video processing.
October 22 is set to be a pivotal date for the HarmonyOS ecosystem, yet there’s no indication that Huawei will immediately unveil its new smartphones. Nevertheless, a brief appearance of the Mate 80 to demonstrate the capabilities of HarmonyOS 6.0 remains a plausible scenario, especially as production seems to be ramping up.
Regardless, the Mate 80 promises to be one of the most significant launches of the year, featuring a new Kirin 9030 and unprecedented active cooling—a combination that could redefine performance in the Chinese high-end smartphone market.
