Huawei launches an updated MateBook Pro in China featuring its latest Kirin X90 Plus processor and HarmonyOS, signalling a strategic shift towards self-developed silicon and premium computing options.
Huawei has started selling an updated MateBook Pro in China, with the main change centred on a new in-house Kirin X90 Plus processor and the company’s HarmonyOS software platform. The notebook keeps the same broad design language as the existing model, but Huawei is positioning the new chip as a meaningful step up in performance for lightweight productivity laptops.
According to Huawei, the Kirin X90 Plus uses a 10-core, 20-thread design and delivers a claimed 25% increase in speed over the standard X90, helped by improved thermal management. Huawei Central said the refreshed machine went on sale on 5 August and is being offered in four configurations, starting at 9,999 yuan for a 24GB plus 512GB model and rising to 13,999 yuan for a 32GB PaperMatte edition with 1TB of storage.
The specifications remain close to those of the original MateBook Pro. Huawei’s official listing shows a 14.2-inch OLED display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 3.1K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The notebook also includes a 1.8mm keyboard, USB-C connectivity and a 70Wh battery, while Huawei says the device supports 140W SuperCharge and 66W reverse charging.
The company’s pitch is aimed at users who want thin-and-light hardware without giving up all-day mobility. Huawei says the machine weighs 970 grams and is 13.5mm thick, and it is available in Clear Blue, Dawn Powder Pink, White and Inkstone Black. The vendor also claims up to 10.2 hours of battery life under mixed use, although real-world endurance will depend heavily on workload and display settings.
The chip is also notable for what it suggests about Huawei’s wider PC strategy. Tom’s Hardware described the Kirin X90 as a sign of Huawei’s deeper push into its own silicon, while Huawei Central reported that the processor includes self-developed GPU and NPU components. Technetbook and Tech Times have both linked the X90 Plus to Huawei’s flagship PC plans, indicating that the company is treating it as the premium option for its next wave of HarmonyOS computers.
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