Huawei Launches Mate 90 Series
Huawei to launch new Android flagship smartphones on October 1, 2026.
Huawei is set to launch its new Mate 90 series of smartphones on October 1, 2026, in Berlin, Germany, amidst a crowded wave of Android flagship releases from rivals Honor and OnePlus this month. The first Android flagship phones were released in September, with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Ultra Extreme Edition chip having arrived. This year's launch is notable for its earlier timing compared to previous Mate generations, with Huawei reportedly opening pre-orders on September 28, 2026.
The smartphone market has been anticipating a new wave of Android flagship releases, and October 2024 marks the beginning of this surge. This year's first wave saw the release of the first Android flagship phones in September, with top manufacturers like Honor and OnePlus joining the fray. The latest addition to this lineup is Huawei's upcoming Mate 90 series, set to debut on October 1, 2026, in Berlin. According to reports, the phones are expected to arrive earlier than recent Mate generations, a move that has sparked interest among tech enthusiasts and investors alike.
The upcoming Mate 90 series is expected to feature a Star Ring design on its back, with the main camera utilizing two 50-megapixel sensors from SmartSens. The telephoto end of the Mate 90 Pro Max reportedly boasts a 200-megapixel high dynamic sensor. However, Huawei has not disclosed every detail about the launch, including the pricing and availability of the devices. Rumoured pricing starts around Rs. 85,000 for the base model and climbs past Rs. 1,85,000 for the RS Ultimate Design.
IFA2026, held in Berlin in September, marked a significant event in the tech world, with top manufacturers showcasing their latest offerings. The recent release of iPhone 18 Pro/18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo in September further fueled speculation about the upcoming Android flagship releases. Leitech predicts that Huawei will narrow the price gap with Android flagships, but details remain scarce on the company's pricing strategy for its new Mate 90 series. Bajaj Finance has announced Easy EMIs for the phones across 4,000+ cities, which may help manage the cost of the devices in India.
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