latest software, HarmonyOS 6, is officially
launching its public beta. Back in June, there were reports about this update. Now, users can finally start testing it. This big software update is a major step for Huawei’s own operating
system.
It’s
important to know that this first list of devices is only for China. If you want to try the
beta, you’ll need to sign up through the My
Huawei app.
What’s New: Look and Feel
changes in HarmonyOS 6 are in how it looks
and feels. Huawei completely revamped
the design with new, smooth animations that make everything feel faster.
You can now deeply personalize your phone with new lockscreen
customization options. They’ve also worked hard to make the basic user interface (UI) snappier and better
performing, so your phone should fly through tasks.
Smarter Than Ever with AI
of this update focuses on Artificial
Intelligence (AI). HarmonyOS 6 is packed with smart features designed to
make life easier. Meet XiaoYi, the
new personal assistant. This assistant is super smart, knowing what you’re
doing, and gives you helpful info based on the situation. XiaoYi can even do things for you on its own,
like finishing tasks without you having to press a button.
Public Beta Devices: Starting Now
A long list
of popular Huawei devices is getting the public beta this October 2025.
Smartphones:
- Huawei Mate 70
- Huawei Mate 60
- Huawei Mate X6
- Huawei Mate X5 series
- Huawei Pura 80
- Huawei Pura 70
- Huawei Pura X series
- Huawei Pocket 2 series
- Huawei Nova 14
- Huawei Nova 13
- Huawei Nova 12
- Huawei Nova Flip
- Huawei Nova Flip S
Tablets:
- Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025)
- Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2023)
- Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
- Huawei MatePad 11 Pro (2024)
Closed Beta and What Comes Next
Huawei is
kicking off a separate closed beta
phase later this month for some specific devices. This round is for devices
like the Huawei Mate XT and Mate XT Ultimate Design, the MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025), and the MateBook Pro. It also includes
various smartwatches and earbuds, such as the Watch
5, Watch GT 5 Series, FreeBuds 6, FreeBuds 7i, and FreeArc.
More
devices are scheduled to get the update through November
and December 2025. This later group includes the Nova 14 Lite, Enjoy
70X, and smaller tablets like the MatePad
Mini and newer MatePad Air
and MatePad 11.5S models. The update
will also land on the Watch Fit 4 Series
and newer audio gear like the FreeBuds
Pro 4 and both the FreeClip 2
and FreeClip.