Huawei has started rolling out a new software update for the Huawei Pura X Max foldable smartphone. The latest HarmonyOS 6.1.0.125 SP13 update arrives with a package size of around 1.67GB and introduces several new features, including a limited-time camera watermark, theme enhancements, 3D visual effects, and a new single-app volume adjustment tool.

The rollout is being released in phases, which means some users may receive the update later than others.

New Limited-Time Camera Watermark

One of the biggest additions in the update is a new aesthetic-inspired limited-time watermark feature for the camera app. Huawei says the watermark can be applied to photos captured until September 15, 2026 (00:00).

Users can enable or disable the watermark, change its background color, and even customize the text according to their preferences. The feature can be accessed through the Camera settings menu.

Path:
Camera → Swipe Up/Toolbox → Settings → Auto Add Watermark → Limited Time Watermark

Bumper Park Theme Gets New 3D Clock Styles

Huawei has also refreshed the Bumper Park theme with two new 3D clock layouts. The clock color automatically adapts to match the lock screen wallpaper, creating a more personalized appearance.

The new interactive clock can also be tapped directly on the lock screen for a more dynamic user experience.

To use the feature, users need to enable the “Clock and Battery Display as Stickers” option within the Bumper Park theme editor.

New 3D Charging Animations and Headphone Effects

The update adds several visual enhancements, including new 3D charging animations and redesigned headphone pop-up skins. These effects become available after users reapply the updated Bumper Park theme.

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Settings → Desktop & Personalization → More Themes → Bumper Park

These additions are designed to make the device feel more interactive while improving the overall visual experience.

Single-App Volume Adjustment Now Available

Another practical feature included in HarmonyOS 6.1.0.125 is separate volume control for individual applications. Users can now adjust the volume of a specific app without affecting the overall media volume.

To use the feature, simply press a volume button while media is playing, expand the volume panel by swiping left, and adjust the volume slider for the active app.

Path:
Settings → Sound & Vibration → Separate Application Volume Adjustment

System Stability and Performance Improvements

In addition to new features, Huawei says the update optimizes system stability in certain scenarios and improves system extension capabilities. The company also notes that overall functionality and user experience have been enhanced.

Huawei Pura X Max Specifications

The Huawei Pura X Max is powered by the Kirin 9030 Pro processor and is the first Huawei foldable smartphone to feature the Xiaoyi Companion AI assistant. It also supports 5A network speeds and was officially launched on April 25, 2026.

Huawei markets the device as the industry’s first horizontally foldable smartphone, combining flagship hardware with advanced AI capabilities.

Huawei Pura X Max Pricing

The Huawei Pura X Max is available with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB of storage, positioning it as one of Huawei’s most premium foldable smartphones to date.

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The HUAWEI Mate X6 has just been released, we are going to cover it in two articles. In this one, we will talk about the overall design, the performance, the imaging system, and some other system highlights. If you are into some of the hardware and technical stuff, there will also be another article, should be interesting also. Now Let’s get into the first half of the review for the HUAWEI Mate X6.

HUAWEI Mate X6

Gizmochina Review Overall rating

9.1

Design

First of all, HUAWEI always puts some fine textures on the back of the phone, and also, the unique camera module design has been carried over gen after gen for the last couple of years. This variant we have here is called the Nebula Gray, it looks very sophisticated and opens up your imagination. The material at the back is reinforced fiber material, the touch is smooth, and it claims to be extra tough and durable. The camera bump is designed in a balanced way, when the phone is on the table folded, it does not wobble.   

Overall, the phone weighs 239 grams, 9.85mm thick folded, and 4.6mm thick unfolded. The weight and size have not changed much I would say, but it still remains the top one when it comes to these specs.The hinge can hover at extreme angles, although nobody would use a foldable like that, but it certainly shows that the tech behind the hinge has again evolved.

The screens are basically the same size as before, and the specs are the same, with no significant changes. But the inner screen is better anti-reflective, from certain angles, you can see the screen is darker, which means in some scenarios you can be more immersive in watching content. The crease is also very well controlled, you can’t really see it in everyday use. The protective glass and the structure however, have again been tougher, we will talk about it in the other article.

There are also another two colors to choose from, the Nebula Gray is new to the collection, which could be a bit better looking.

Performance

The performance of the Mate X6 has evolved a lot, you can get very good experience in day to day use. It can run some games well, but again, it’s not suitable for running big games. As a matter of fact, almost nobody would play big games on such a device. For some daily use scenarios, it still performs very well, which we will show you later in this article. Next let’s talk about the imaging system.

Imaging

So this time, the camera system is better in many ways, and the new 1.5MP Ultra Chroma camera can help with capturing the real colors of everything, and then work with other cameras and algorithms, to produce the best photos with the most accurate colors.

I did take some photos in a beautiful little town, to mainly test the color consistency in each focal length, where I found that everything looked and felt like Christmas, all these Santa and Christmas trees just remind you again and again that the happiest time of the year is around the corner.

Then I move on to see the color consistency of all the cameras, mainly on the Original mode in the XMAGE system, For example, the red on the boxes, the beige and blue paint on the ground, the colors on these art followers, they all remain accurate and appealing to the eyes. Or the oranges and lemons in the basket, they looks all tasty in the shots under different focal lengths.

And we know that XMAGE has evolved a lot these years, and you can pretty much just press the shutter when you see something attractive. Most of the time, you can take a great photo in the Original mode, then the Vivid mode will add an extra bit of touch to it, to create some vintage feel, then the Bright mode will light up the subject, but be careful in situations like this, sometimes it will be a bit too much.

I was on a mission to see if I can find some red maple there, fortunately I found one, although it’s artificial, it still looks good. I am happy to take the Chinese painting at night, it stands out there quite, waiting for a camera to see it, and in the Vivid mode it looks the best. Overall, I prefer the photos produced in the original mode, you can also comment down below about which mode you would prefer.

For the telephoto camera, the best feature that HUAWEI has a leg in front of others, which is that you can get really close to the subject, and still be able to take micro photos. You can also shoot subject in a good distance, the details are kept well.  

Lastly, the low light filming test between the X6 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. First I found out that in extreme low light situations, the X6 has better control in 1x and 2x, but once we zoom in to 5x, 4x for the Mate X6 in this case, iPhone still has that edge.

Then the X6 just completely dusted the iPhone, it presented the night way better, and it has better dynamic range, whether in the dark areas like the corners and the sky. Then the light box really tells them apart, X6 really kick iPhone’s butt here, it just blew me away.

So while I was taking these photos and pictures, suddenly I understood why HUAWEI embodied the technical terms in an artistic way, and it is because you really need to get out there and take photos, which will definitely make you love life more.

Daily Experience

So the Mate X6 global version is still with EMUI, jumping in between apps is buttery smooth, and you can have that classic foldable experience in note-taking, dual section in the Apps. The new feature here is the three Apps multi-tasking, you can have one app running at the biggest size, then the other two just stand by at the side, a tap will bring one of them to the front, so this makes multi-tasking very easy. Watching content on this device is also an enjoyment, the 7.93-inch screen, like other foldables, is just really good for watching videos, especially on the go.  

There are also two fun themes, one is the emoji crush, and the other is the air hoops. I will start with the air hoops, I love basketball as you may know. So while the phone is locked, you raise your hand, a ball will hover in the air, you shoot, then score, most of the time if you don’t do it too quickly, the ball always gets in, I mean of course. So this feature is actually utilizing the camera to do motion detection, you can do it both on the outer screen and the inner screen, which is fun. The other is the emoji crush, it’s like all the emojis are cramped into a box, once you move the phone, they will just roll and stake up differently, also an interesting experience.  

The battery capacity is 5110mAh, with 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, I can say that it can last for a day of use without any worry. The battery is actually bigger than last gen, while it’s slimmer both folded and unfolded, which makes me look at the hardware in a new way.

Verdict

This is a true experience and review of the HUAWEI Mate X6 global version. We see the big leap in the overall hardware and design, as well as the huge improvements in the cameras, that’s why you can see that the X6 is confident in showing you the internals. As a matter of fact, you can just peel the film on the outer screen and use it in whatever way you want. Also, the photography system is really amazing, we had a lot of fun taking those photos outside. Well for the system experience, still very good. 

Now we have covered a lot of devices from HUAWEI over the years, we are comfortable to say that if you really dive into the ecosystem, your life and work will be elevated a lot. Any thoughts about this Mate X6, leave them in the comment section.

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Under the leadership of Huawei, Chinese companies are expected to break into the premium smartphone space with their foldable offerings, a report from China Business News states. Huawei was actually the first Chinese company to launch a foldable phone in the form of the Mate X, and it now looks like it’s going to refresh the device with a newer iteration this year.

A few companies like Jingyan Technology are reportedly gaining component orders for an upcoming foldable phone from Huawei, which a tipster today has revealed is most likely none other than the Huawei Mate X3. The device will most likely be launched later this year.

The Huawei Mate X2 was launched early last year with an 8-inch 90Hz OLED foldable inner screen and a 6.45-inch 90Hz OLED outer screen. It is powered by the Kirin 9000 5G chip in China and comes with a quad-camera setup, topped by a 50MP snapper. The battery is sized 4,500mAh with support for 55W fast charging.

Another special edition of the phone was then launched later last year called Mate X2 Collector’s Edition, costing a hefty 18,999 Yuan (around $3,000).

The Huawei Mate X3 will most likely sport a form factor very similar to its predecessor but should come with a number of improvements. The OPPO Find N proves that creases can nearly be done away with already, so expect the Mate X3 to pull off something similar.

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2022 seems to be the year of the foldables, just as realme’s Xu Qi had earlier predicted. The market that has been completely dominated by Samsung until now is beginning to heat up firstly with the release of the OPPO Find N and now the soon-to-launch Huawei P50 Pocket.

A launch event will be held on December 23rd for the device where the curtains will also be lifted on some other products like the Huawei Watch D smartwatch with support for blood pressure monitoring. The Huawei P50 Pocket is likely the same device that has been doing rounds as the Huawei Mate V for a while now.

Design & Display

Display analyst and CEO of Display Supply China Consultants (DSCC) Ross Young recently revealed that the Huawei P50 Pocket is equipped with a large 6.85-inch foldable screen, which is a tiny bit larger than the one on the Galaxy Z Flip3. The primary display is complemented by a smaller, circular cover display on the outside of the phone, with a size of 1-inch. This one is positioned under the rear camera module, also with a circular design.

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But even with the usage of such a breakthrough piece of tech, Huawei hasn’t gone light on the design of the Huawei P50 Pocket and has undoubtedly made it quite the head-turner, with a golden body and a unique textured finish. Some images were shared yesterday by a fashion magazine, showing Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong endorsing the Huawei P50 Pocket. A use case of the outside display has also been demonstrated therein, showing the actress clicking a selfie using the rear camera.

Cameras on the Huawei P50 Pocket

Moving on to the cameras, a tipster had claimed that the P50 Pocket’s rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 13-megapixel snapper, and an 8-megapixel tertiary lens. The handset may carry support for 3x optical zoom.

Other Specifications

Apart from the above, there is barely anything known about the Huawei P50 Pocket in terms of specifications, although reports do suggest that the phone will be coming with support for 66W rapid charging. If true, it will be leaving the Galaxy Flip3’s 15W charging in the dust.

There is no information on the chipset and battery capacity of the P50 Pocket. The device is likely to arrive with support for 66W rapid charging. Apart from the gold variant, the P50 Pocket may also arrive in a blue edition. The leak claims that it will be priced lower than the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G. To recollect, the Samsung flip phone was introduced with a pricing of $999. As usual, readers are recommended the specs leak of the P50 Pocket with a grain of salt.

Colors & Expected Pricing

Apart from the gold coloring showcased in the images above, the Huawei P50 Pocket may also come in a blue edition and a white variant.

As for pricing, the phone is expected to be cheaper than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip3 that debuted with a price tag of $999. Offerings from Chinese companies are generally cheaper as it was seen with the OPPO Find N’s price of around $1,200, which is much lower than the Z Fold3’s launch price of $1,799.99.

That said, with just a few days left for launch, we should be getting further details about the stunning foldable phone through both official and unofficial channels.

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When foldable phones made their entrance, there was skepticism if the phones will enjoy a seamless run considering their fragility and expensive prices. The issues with the first-gen Galaxy Z Fold from Samsung didn’t help matters as it further heightened doubts about the ability of foldable phones to make a mark in the market. The steep pricing and fragility contributed to TCL’s decision to shelve its own foldable phone project.

Well, turns out the foldable models are doing incredibly well in the market, exceeding expectations. A research report published by the screen agency DSCC pointed out that in the third quarter of this year, the total shipments of foldable display-packing mobile phones increased by 215% month-on-month and 480% year-on-year.

In terms of brands, Samsung’s shipment accounted for a staggering 93% share of the market while Huawei’s shipment accounted for the remaining 6%. The market is presently almost controlled by the two companies of which Huawei’s run in the market is limited to China due to the US embargo.

DSCC projects that the shipment of foldable display-packing mobile phones will increase from 2.6 million units to 4 million units in the fourth quarter of this year. The firm also projects that shipments will increase to 20 million units by next year even though the market is expected to record less than 10 million units in shipments this year.

In terms of models, the most popular foldable phone is the Galaxy Z Flip 3 followed by the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 5G, while the Huawei Mate X2 4G version, and 5G version ranked fourth or fifth.

It is worth mentioning that Huawei is rumored to have got a Mate series flip foldable display mobile phone in the works. The model which will utilize a flip design just like that of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Motorola Razr 5G is expected to be unveiled in December. The model will be cheaper and should increase Huawei’s share of the market when it goes on sale.

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According to industry sources, Huawei had begun the mass production of its next generation of foldable phones in November. The models will be competing with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 but the price is expected to be lower.

A report by Economic Times (via IT Home) said that an investor meeting was held on November 25 where Zhaoli Technology revealed it had commenced mass manufacturing of a new foldable smartphone hinge for a customer. This hinge was said to be cheaper to make and thus granted a higher rate of return. While Zhaoli Technology had not specified who the hinges were being produced for, industry observers were positive that it was for Huawei.

Foldable smartphones are obviously the next big thing in smartphone design, and almost every major player is dedicating huge resources to their development. The success of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 particularly served as an incentive for other brands as it was proof that buyers no longer see foldables as experimental devices.

After all, foldable phones have until now often cost twice a regular smartphone despite being rather clunky. So, when the Galaxy Z Flip3 came into the picture with its affordable price tag, it managed to sell over a million units in just 40 days. Samsung, having tasted success, now plans to increase foldable phone shipments from 7 million to 13 million by 2022, including 4 million Galaxy Z Fold and 9 million Galaxy Z Flip models.

On the other hand, Samsung’s main rival in the foldable space – Huawei – is currently lagging behind in the game owing to restrictions from the US.

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Huawei‘s huge investment in R&D has started yielding positive results in terms of the quality of smartphones the company has been churning out in recent times. At the Asian MWC Shanghai 2018, the company rolled out its 5G plans and it includes a 5G smartphone for 2019. That may likely be the first mobile phone to pack 5G technology. As interesting as it sounds, that isn’t the only awesome device which the Chinese market leader has got in the works.

The company has now revealed that it is also working on releasing a gaming smartphone which should arrive at the end of this year. Recall that Huawei announced a new GPU Turbo technology that is capable of boosting performance significantly on a variety of smartphones when gaming. That apparently isn’t enough as the company may likely come out with something that takes advantage of the GPU Turbo technology but also has enough firepower to deliver an extreme gaming experience. We’ll be on the lookout for this one which will take on the ASUS ROG, Razer phone, Nubia Red Magic and Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming phones. The list of gaming phones is really growing. Isn’t that awesome?

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In addition, Huawei also announced that it has plans to launch its own foldable phone. This is a direct response to Samsung’s own planned foldable device which is expected to debut next year. This is no doubt efforts in the right direction to help the company move past Apple once again into the second spot in term of global shipment. The company is also readying the Mate 20 series which would debut later this year.

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