Huawei MateBook Fold S Shrinks Foldable Computing Into Coat Pocket Size, Complete With Cover Display

Huawei executive Richard Yu shared a short clip on November 10 that staged a simple magic trick with the existing 18-inch MateBook Fold. He slid the larger machine into a paper envelope, folded the envelope once, and pulled out a noticeably smaller device whose outer face already carried a lit square panel. That device is the MateBook Fold S, a more compact folding computer that opens to a 14.7-inch screen and is scheduled for pre-order in China two days from now.

The single 14.7-inch flexible panel folds wide open, but that’s a bit of a misnomer because it’s much better suited to the space right in front of you when you need it, as opposed to the 18-inch model that debuted in 2025 and was slightly revamped in 2026 with a new Kirin X90 Plus chip, as that thing was a beast. When folded, it is no larger than a quality hardback or an 11 or 12 inch laptop, small enough to grab it out of your bag, slip it into a coat pocket, or even hold it in one hand.

According to the early press images, the users handling it appear to be holding it quite naturally, and the crease along the hinge is nearly noticeable, as if they simply went with a dual-layer OLED and kept the whole thing thin and light. Now, there have been some unconfirmed rumors circulating on Chinese social media that this device weighs around 600 grams, which is roughly half the 1.16 kg of the 18 inch model without the keyboard.

When the lid is closed, there is a small supplementary panel on it that Huawei refers to as the Live Mini Display. It’s affixed to the side of the main body, adjacent to three camera holes labeled ‘AI Camera’, and appears to contain a small LED flash at the end. The panel remains visible even when the main screen is folded, displaying the time and various customizable images, which you can adjust using the patterns or widgets. Huawei claims that you can even finish some of your work through the cover screen without having to open the device. The design also makes the device appear more like a modern flip phone than a laptop, at least when shut down.

Now, when you bend that device into a laptop shape, the bottom half just becomes an onscreen keyboard. You may change the layout, colors, and even where the keys are. The item even has some additional space on the side to serve as a cursor control. It is also rumored that there will be a separate folding keyboard with a trackpad on the side that can be easily pushed in and out when needed.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, the device also supports the Huawei M-Pencil and includes all of your favorite stylus and handwriting tools. Under the hood, it runs the newest PC version of harmonyOS, along with all of the productivity tools and AI support that come with it, but the finer features are unknown at this time.

The new device will be available in three colors: Sky White, Magic Nite Black, and Cloud Sea Blue. The Cloud Sea Blue model is two-toned, with a horizontal line design dividing the lower half of the body. You’ll be able to place your pre-order in China starting next Wednesday (the 14th) at 10:08 a.m. local time, and you’ll be able to try one out the same day. You can place a pre-order through Huawei Mall, approved online merchants, Experience Stores, or retailers.