FixedFocus revealed that Huawei still has many Kirin 8000 products in the pipeline. The processor could be used in new MatePad tablets and the upcoming Enjoy series. The company will probably unveil these devices by the end of this year.

On October 30, Huawei quietly unveiled the MatePad 11.5 2024 tablet. The company didn’t reveal the chipset info. However, an early leak suggested that the device uses Kirin 8000. It seems the OEM is planning more new products with the same chip.

The leak doesn’t specify any release time for these products. Yet, Huawei will likely unveil a new tablet and another Enjoy series before wrapping up this year.

Huawei hasn’t confirmed the news yet. Hence, let’s take this input with a grain of salt and wait for the official statements on this matter.

Huawei may launch more new Kirin 8000 products this year (Image Credits: FixedFocus/Weibo)

Kirin 8000 debuted with the Nova 12 Pro handset in December last year. It is an octa-core chipset that is inferior to Kirin 9000SL but promises better performance than the previous-generation Kirin 8 processors, for the mid-range lineup.

The chipset contains a 4+3+1 CPU architecture. It has four 1.84GHz small cores, three 2.19GHz medium cores, and one 2.40GHz large core. The chip is paired with Maleoon 910 GPU and has been installed on Nova 13 series, Nova Flip, and Nova 12 Pro.

Huawei is currently focusing on the Mate 70 series. The flagship lineup will likely launch next month with several new features as well as a powerful Kirin chip.

The device will further carry upgraded imaging features, improved and faster touch responses, and new satellite capabilities to enhance the user experience.

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It seems Huawei has started speeding up HarmonyOS 4.2 rollout in the global market. The company recently served this software treatment to the MatePad Air. Now it is bringing new features and enhancements for another efficient tablet.

Global Huawei MatePad 11 2023 users can identify the HarmonyOS 4.2 update with the 4.2.0.210 version. Ensure to have sufficient storage in your device as the firmware weighs 5.55GB. We also suggest a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

The changelog unlocks new magazine themes that allow you to choose a portrait picture and match it with the wallpaper. Users can also keep an eye on the app’s activity via the Live View feature. SuperHub 2.0 makes file-sharing much easier.

On the other hand, Ark Engine ensures smoother animations, preventing lags on the tablet. You can check all the features and enhancements below.

Global Huawei MatePad 11 2023 tablet users getting HarmonyOS 4.2 (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

Magazine Themes

• The Art Star theme lets you choose a portrait photo you like and a wallpaper to match.

Live View

• Keeps you up to date on the status of important events by displaying timely notifications on the lock screen, home screen, and more.
• Users will also see a notification window pinned to the top left of the home screen.

SuperHub

• Supports dragging and dropping content between apps and devices. You can tap and hold defined text and images, then drag and drop them to SuperHub to store them temporarily or send them in bulk.

Ark Engine

• Provides a smoother user experience with the upgraded Ark Engine.

HarmonyOS 4.2 is still missing for flagship tablets like MatePad Pro 13.2, MatePad Pro 11, and more. Although the company could soon expand the reach of the new upgrade to eligible devices in the global market.

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Last month, Huawei introduced the MatePad 12 X in the global market. The tablet launched as a rebranded version of the MatePad Air 2024 and bears a PaperMatte display solution to provide a safe and super-effective visual experience to users.

Now the company is bringing the first update for the Huawei MatePad 12 X. The firmware is rolling out with the HarmonyOS 4.2.0.126 version. It also has a package of 750MB. It is better to use a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.

The changelog is divided into three parts. The first part improves the system and third-party apps. As a result, users will observe more responsiveness and faster task completion on apps. The second part treats the system’s stability aspects.

It optimizes the device’s functioning and ensures fluency in every operation. Finally, the MatePad 12 X users will find the September 2024 security patch that will target anonymous bugs and fix them, offering a more reliable experience.

Huawei MatePad 12 X gets first update with system improvements (Image Credits: HuaweiAilesi)

The update is rolling out in Europe and will soon reach other parts of the world. You can try downloading the update manually via Settings > System & Updates > Software Updates. Make sure to have sufficient storage and battery levels in your tablet.

MatePad 11.5 2024: Coming soon!

Huawei could unveil a new tablet soon named “MatePad 11.5 2024”. The device has started surfacing on the leaks platform. It will likely bring major internal changes over its predecessors. Though the appearance and price could be the same.

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Weibo tipster @UncleKanshan says that Huawei will directly launch a new MatePad 11.5 2024 tablet on October 30. The term directly hints that there won’t be any release event, unlike other products. The device will directly be on the sale shelf.

The company unveiled the MatePad 11.5-inch S tablet in May this year. Now it is seemingly planning to bring an upgraded 11.5-inch tablet with useful capabilities.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 2024 tablet coming on October 30 (Image Credits: UncleKanshan/Weibo)

Apart from UncleKanshan, another tipster shared some key specs and main changes to the new tablet. The leak hints that the MatePad 11.5 2024 will have the same design as its predecessor. But Huawei will upgrade its chip and other internal specs.

For instance, the company may use the Kirin 8000 processor for the alleged tablet. The sound feature powered by Huawei Histen could be upgraded from level 8 to 9 (Histen 9). Next, a 40W charger with 30W charging power may accompany the tablet.

Speaking of the price, it will likely be similar to the previous-gen model. As per the tipster’s leak, there won’t be any 4G LTE full network variant this time.

Huawei MatePad 11.5 2024 key specs and changes (Image Credits: Weibo)

MatePad 11.5 2023:

Huawei launched the MatePad 11.5 2023 tablet in July last year. The device weighs 499 grams and brings a TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 1440 x 2200 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 229 PPI. It came out of the box with HarmonyOS 3.1.

The device runs on Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm) chipset paired with Adreno 644 GPU, 6GB/8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. MatePad 11.5 2023 has a 13MP rear main camera and an 8MP front-face shooter with 105-degree ultrawide angle capability.

It equips a 7700mAh battery with 22.5W wired charging support and is only available in Space Gray shade.

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Here’s the HarmonyOS NEXT Roadmap

October 8, 2024

These are the first batch devices that participated in the public beta activity including:

• Huawei Mate 60 series
• Huawei Mate X5 series
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series

Interestingly, these phone and tablet users have unlimited testing slots and can experience the upcoming features firsthand prior to the official rollout.

October 22, 2024

Starting today, Huawei will push the public HarmonyOS NEXT beta for the following devices:

• Huawei Pura 70 series
• Huawei Pocket 2
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024 Edition

2025

HarmonyOS Upgrade Roampap will expand next year with the following models

• Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design
• Huawei Nova Flip
• Huawei Nova 13 series
• Huawei Nova 12 series
• Huawei MatePad pro 12.2
• Huawei MatePad Air 12-inch
• Huawei MatePad 11.5 series

The company has confirmed that more devices will be announced later on as the testing and compatibility phase progresses.

Stable

Following the public beta activity, Huawei will release a full build for these devices. However, no official rollout date is confirmed for stable release.

HarmonyOS NEXT

This HarmonyOS version brings a new user interface with a redesigned control center, intuitive sliders, and large switches.

It improved the lock screen and home screen personalization. The OS has increased app security and apps that don’t meet the safety requirement cannot be installed on the system.

It has encrypted file security for users to user sharing. The ARK engine has upgraded for graphics, media, memory, scheduling, storage, lower power consumption, and better internet surfing.

Compared to HarmonyOS 4, HarmonyOS NEXT brings 1.5GB memory running memory efficiency. It is 30 percent fluent and provides more than 55 minutes of battery efficiency.

Huawei HarmonyOS NEXT Upgrade Roadmap (Source – Huawei)

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Weibo tipster @FixedFocus notes that Huawei will likely add more PC-level apps to its future MatePad tablets to increase their productivity. This will enable users to work more efficiently on their tablets, giving them the feel of a smart notebook.

PC-level applications can easily meet consumers’ demands related to heavy or complex tasks. Huawei uses a special PC software engine for such apps, allowing them to run effectively on tablets and even foldable smartphones.

Huawei MatePad tablets to get more PC-level apps in the future (Image Credits: FixedFocus/Weibo)

A good example of a PC-level app is the WPS Office. It is a collection of office-based applications to create word processors, presentations,  spreadsheets, and more.

WPS Office has also launched the native HarmonyOS app version which claims to be faster, smarter, and safer. The new application will provide a more convenient experience to its users than before without being a risk to their privacy and security.

Future Huawei MatePad tablets may adopt PC-level productivity (Image Credits: FixedFocus/Weibo)

The respective app already supports many MatePad tablets. However, the Chinese tech giant launch more such applications in the future to offer a better and more reliable experience on tablets.

The PC-level applications could also come to the existing tablets in the time ahead. Other details on this matter are currently unknown.

Huawei has introduced several tablets this year. The new launches count MatePad Pro 12.2, MatePad 12 X (Air 2024), MatePad 11.5 S, MatePad SE 11 2024, and more. It also announced new commercial tablets like the Qingyun C7.

At the same time, the company is defeating its rivals in the Chinese tablet market every quarter. The OEM shipped 20.5 million tablets in the second quarter of this year and earned a market share of 26%. This increases its annual growth by 66%.

Meanwhile, changes like PC-level apps and productivity for the upcoming MatePad tablets will boost Huawei’s shares in the Chinese tablet market, giving a tougher spot to Apple iPads.

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During the third OpenHarmony Technology Conference, the President of Huawei Device Business Group Software section – Gong Ti gave a speech. He mentioned that the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta participants have crossed 1 million.

The executive stated that hundreds of thousands of users are already using the HarmonyOS NEXT. The progress is in full swing and the most-awaited software product will go official in the fourth quarter alongside the flagship Mate 70 series.

Gong further said that OpenHarmony is also expanding its virtue at full pace. 30+ partners have released over 50 open-source HarmonyOS software distribution platforms. These platforms include finance, education, medicine, transportation, government affairs, and other fields.

Speaking of devices, Gong mentioned that 400+ commercial devices are compatible with OpenHarmony. HarmonyOS also exceeded 900 million installations and no doubt, this figure will rise significantly with the “NEXT” software upgrade.

HarmonyOS NEXT will eventually take the HarmonyOS’s success to a new level. The latest software system is said to feature the best app functioning and UI transitions. Users will observe a smoother, faster, and safer device experience with this OS.

The company has currently unveiled the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta for Mate 60 series, Mate X5 models, and MatePad Pro 13.2 tablets. On the flip side, Huawei also launched the second phase of HarmonyOS NEXT closed beta for Pura 70 series smartphones, the Pocket 2 clamshell device, and the MatePad Pro 11 2024.

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The company introduced the MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X globally on September 19. Hereafter, it brought the tablets to Malaysia, now opening to more regions.

According to the official details, Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X tablets are now on sale in Europe and the UK. Both devices came with interesting features and specifications. Before parameters, let’s take a look at the price of these tablets.

MatePad Pro 12.2 which is a tough competitor to iPad Pro 13 is available at €999 in Europe and £699 in the UK. The company played an aggressive pricing strategy against Apple in the global market. This will eventually help in attracting consumers.

MatePad 12 X has also followed suit and appeared even more affordable. It is priced at £549.99 for UK consumers. But the case is different in the European markets. As per the Amazon listing, the new cost-effective tablet is available for €748.

• MatePad Pro 12.2 – Huawei UK
• MatePad 12 X – Huawei UK
• MatePad Pro 12.2 – Amazon Germany
• MatePad 12 X – Amazon Germany

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 and 12 X now available in Europe and UK (Image Credits: HuaweiUK)

It is worth mentioning that Huawei UK has certain offerings on both these tablets. Users can get £50 off on the MatePad 12 X, and £100 off on the MatePad Pro 12.2 via coupons. A third-gen M-Pencil is also free with these newly launched tablets.

MatePad Pro 12.2

The specialty of this tablet is the Tandem OLED panel. This is Huawei’s first tablet to feature a dual-layer OLED screen as well as a PaperMatte display solution for an impressive and super-efficient viewing experience. Here are the benefits:

• Anti-sparkle and anti-reflection properties
• 99% of the elimination of environmental light interference
• Brighter, clearer, and more vibrant picture quality
• Easy on the eyes even in direct sunlight scenarios

It runs on HarmonyOS 4.2 and expected to equip a Kirin 9010W chip. The model has 12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB storage options. It packs a 5050mAh cell which is equivalent to 10100mAh and supports 100W fast wired charging.

For the camera, the device features a dual-cam setup on the rear side with a 13MP primary lens and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. The front part shows a smart sensing lens of f/2.0 aperture.

Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 Golden Edition (Image Credits: Huawei)

MatePad 12 X

The new Air’s lineup model has a 12-inch LCD screen with 2800 x 1840 pixels resolution, 280 PPI, 16.7 million colors, and a P3 wide color gamut. It supports 1000 nits peak brightness with a refresh rate of 30-144Hz for a crystal clear view.

It has a PaperMatte display technology that ultimately reduces reflection by 60% and light interference by 99%. Thus, users will get natural and brighter visuals.

The device has the same rear camera setup as the MatePad Pro 12.2. But the front face has an 8MP selfie lens. MatePad 12 X packs a 10100mAh cell with 66W super fast charging and offers 14 hours of video playback in a single charge cycle.

Huawei MatePad 12 X (Image Credits: Huawei)

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Every month, the company updates its security patch details. Alongside, it adds or removes devices from the rollout list based on their compatibility. The current month is no exception to this theory and Huawei has shared the eligible models list.

The details describe two sections: monthly and quarterly. Huawei devices in the former section get the benefits of regular security rollouts while those in the quarterly part fetch new security improvements once in three months.

Note that Huawei has not yet started the October 2024 update distribution. Also, the company rolls these security firmware in batches. Hence, it takes some days to cover all the eligible units in a particular region. You can try out a manual installation.

To download the update manually, go to Settings > System & Updates > Software Updates. Now click on CHECK FOR UPDATES and let the device search for new versions. To the available one, hit the Download and Install tab. You can check the compatible Huawei devices for the EMUI October 2024 update below.

Huawei EMUI October 2024 Devices: Monthly and Quarterly [List]

Monthly Models

Mate Series

• Huawei Mate 50
• Huawei Mate 50 Pro
• Huawei Mate X3

P Series

• Huawei P60 Pro
• Huawei P60
• Huawei Pura 70
• Huawei Pura 70 Pro
• Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Nova Series

• Huawei Nova 10 Pro
• Huawei Nova 10
• Huawei Nova 11 Pro
• Huawei Nova 11
• Huawei Nova 12 SE
• Huawei Nova 12s

Quarterly Models

Mate Series

• Huawei Mate Xs 2

P Series

• Huawei P50
• Huawei P50 Pro
• Huawei P50 Pocket
• Huawei P50 Pocket Premium Edition

Nova Series

• Huawei Nova 9
• Huawei Nova 9 SE
• Huawei Nova 10 SE

Y Series

• Huawei Nova Y70
• Huawei Nova Y61
• Huawei Nova Y91
• Huawei Nova 11i
• Huawei Nova Y62 Plus
• Huawei Nova Y71
• Huawei Nova 12i
• Huawei Nova Y72

Tablet Series

• Huawei MatePad 10.4
• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 2022
• Huawei MatePad SE 10.4
• Huawei MatePad 11 2023
• Huawei MatePad Air
• Huawei MatePad 2023
• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 2023
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022
• Huawei MatePad Paper 10.3
• Huawei MatePad SE
• Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024
• Huawei MatePad T
• Huawei MatePad 11.5S

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UncleKanshan has revealed the main specs of the Huawei Nova 13/13 Pro ahead of their launch. The tipster shared the details in the name of Honor Magic 7 series for standard and Pro variants. Although netizens identified the hidden mystery.

Judging from the key specs, many people reported that the leak is related to the Nova 13 series. Now let’s take a detailed look at these suspected parameters.

Huawei Nova 13 series specs leaked online (Image Credits: Weibo)

Standard Huawei Nova 13

Inputs reveal that the device may come in four color options: Starry Black, Fallen Green, Feather White, and Feather Purple. The Purple shade may act as the star color this time (Color no. 13).

Nova 13 will likely support 12GB RAM paired with two storage variants 256GB and 512GB. It could adopt an optical fingerprint scanner for unlocking the device while a full glass back panel with probably a shiny and glorious finish.

Camera: The front part may equip a 60MP selfie sensor whereas, the rear side could show a dual-lens setup with a 50MP main shooter and an 8MP ultrawide sensor, just like the predecessor. The charging will also be the same – 100W SuperFast.

Huawei Nova 13/13 Pro camera, charging specs leaked before launch (Image Credits: UncleKanshan/Weibo)

Huawei Nova 13 Pro

This time, the company may adopt a triple rear camera structure for the high-end Nova 13 models. It will likely consist of a 50MP RYYB main lens, an 8MP ultrawide-angle, and a 12MP periscope sensor. The front will be the same as the previous-gen model: a dual-cam setup with a 60MP selfie lens and an 8MP close-up shooter.

Speaking of the colors, it would be the same four options as the standard version. The rear side may hype a full glass back panel whereas, the front part could use an optical fingerprint scanner. It may run on 12GB RAM with three storage variants: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

Huawei will likely bring the 100W charging support for all the Nova 13 series models. How far the current specs match with the official parameters would be worth looking at.

Apart from Nova 13 series specs, the leak hints that Huawei could launch a new MatePad Pro 13.2 PaperMatte Edition with an OLED panel. More details will be clear in the coming days.

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