In a flurry of announcements yesterday, Huawei once again captivated the tech world, unveiling a vast array of new devices on its home turf in China. The spotlight was firmly on the new Mate 80 series smartphones, but amidst the buzz around the Watch Ultimate Design and the expansive 110-inch Mini LED TV, the company quietly delivered a stylish refresh to one of its most innovative—and expensive—products: the MateBook Fold.
Just six months after its initial debut, the unique foldable laptop has received a new coat of paint, signaling Huawei's continued commitment to this niche but fascinating form factor.
A Niche of Its Own
For those unfamiliar, the MateBook Fold occupies a distinct space in the market. It's not a dual-screen laptop like the popular Asus Zenbook Duo; instead, its implementation is closer to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, relying on a single, large, flexible 18-inch OLED display that can be used as a tablet, a notebook with a magnetic keyboard, or even a desktop setup with an external monitor.
Until now, Huawei offered the MateBook Fold in more traditional shades like black, blue, and white, with matching keyboard accessories. However, the top-tier configuration—packing a hefty 32 GB of RAM and a massive 2 TB of storage—was previously exclusive to the sophisticated "Forged Shadow Black" color. If you wanted the "Cloud Water Blue" or "The Sky is White" options, you were limited to the 1 TB model.
That all changed with yesterday's announcement.
The New "Ruihong" Red Edition
Huawei has finally broken the color barrier for its flagship storage option by introducing a stunning new 'Ruihong' Red variant. This bold, premium finish brings the MateBook Fold in line with the company's other top-tier devices, as it's the same signature color found on the luxurious Mate XT and Mate X7 Ultimate Design models.
This move raises a simple question: why did it take six months for one of Huawei's most premium mobile devices to get this flagship color? Regardless of the reason, the wait is over for enthusiasts who want both maximum performance and a standout aesthetic.
If you're looking to get a closer look at this beautiful new model, you can check out the official product page on Huawei's VMall here.
Pricing and Global Availability
This visual refresh comes with the same top-end specs and a price tag to match. The new red 2 TB MateBook Fold will set you back CNY 26,999 (approximately $3,815). It's a premium price for a premium, cutting-edge device.
For those outside of China hoping to get their hands on one, the outlook remains uncertain. Huawei has shown no signs of a global launch for the MateBook Fold, continuing a trend of keeping its most experimental hardware close to home. This stands in contrast to other innovative laptops, like the Asus Zenbook Duo available on Amazon, which have found a worldwide audience.
This strategic, color-focused update suggests Huawei is listening to its high-end customers and is willing to iterate quickly on its most ambitious products, even if, for now, the rest of the world can only watch from the sidelines.