Huawei is set to unveil its next-generation Mate 80 series of smartphones, expected this November in China, and the range promises four standout colour variants to complement its flagship hardware push.
According to leaks from trusted tipsters, the standard Mate 80 model will be offered in Black, White and Turquoise (or Cyan) with the higher-end models potentially including Gold and other special finishes.
Beyond aesthetics, the Mate 80 series is tipped to feature a new Kirin 9030 chipset, fast charging capabilities of up to 100 W wired, and enhancements to display and camera hardware.
Huawei’s decision to highlight colour variants signals a renewed focus on design as well as performance. With smartphone choice increasingly driven by personal style, offering premium colour finishes helps Huawei differentiate in a crowded flagship market.
For consumers in markets like Nigeria, where premium phones from global brands are visible status symbols, the new colour line-up could boost the appeal of Huawei’s flagship efforts—and potentially influence import demand and grey-market activity.
That said, global availability may be limited due to component and software licensing constraints; Huawei’s primary launch is currently aimed at China, and international rollout details remain unconfirmed.
In sum, the Mate 80 series appears to be more than just a spec bump—it’s a bid for design leadership in the flagship tier. If Huawei’s launch lives up to the leaks, the combination of fresh colour choices and advanced hardware could make this one of the more eye-catching smartphone releases of the year.