Huawei has shared news about its upcoming HarmonyOS updates. They have announced when devices will get the HarmonyOS 5.1 upgrade. At the same time, they also gave a hint about the even newer HarmonyOS 6.0, suggesting when users can expect that major update.

At the recent launch of the Pura 80 series phones, Huawei announced its HarmonyOS 5.1 update plan. Richard Yu, who leads

consumer business, stated that their best phones will start receiving this new software next month.

He further shared details about the HarmonyOS 6.0 rollout timeline. As per the executive, the next major upgrade will hit the user ground in Q4 2025.

Richard Yu suggested:

Huawei anticipates that its devices will receive the new HarmonyOS 6.0 operating system sometime between October and November. Before that, the company aims to finalize the HarmonyOS 5.1 rollout for all applicable devices, and may even bring it to classic flagship models such as the Mate 40 Pro.

HarmonyOS 6.0 Rollout

After showcasing the Pura 80, Huawei is now getting ready for HDC 2025, scheduled for June 20-22. There’s strong anticipation that HarmonyOS 6.0 will be unveiled at this event, offering a sneak peek at its features

If it happens, the phone maker may follow last year’s strategy and initiate the HarmonyOS 6.0 closed or public beta rollout in October/November this year.

The Pura 80 series, Mate 70/60, Pura 70, Mate X6, and Mate X5 are likely to be among the first devices to receive the update. Huawei might then officially launch the next major upgrade alongside its new Mate 80 and Mate X7 flagship phones.

From there, the update will continue to spread over the next month, reaching mid-range phones like the Nova series and older models. The rollout should be finished by mid-2026.

This HarmonyOS 6.0 rollout plan seems likely, but Huawei has not officially confirmed all the details yet. They have only hinted that their devices might start getting the 6.0 software update around October or November.

The new Huawei Pura 80 series is here, featuring four premium models (Pura 80, 80 Pro, 80 Pro+, and 80 Ultra). This release is significant as Huawei gains attention for its chip advancements and a strong comeback in smartphone sales.

Super bright visuals (up to 3000 nits peak brightness), so everything looks clear even in bright sunlight.

Smooth scrolling with an adaptive refresh rate that goes from 1 to 120Hz, which also helps save battery.

Vibrant and lifelike colors with over a billion shades and a wide color range.

Sharp, detailed images thanks to 460 pixels per inch.

Stunning contrast and brightness for HDR content, making movies and videos pop.

The Pura 80 series features a powerful 50MP main camera with a large 1-inch RYYB sensor. This significantly boosts image processing speed (up to 200% faster) and improves photo quality with better AI noise reduction and color.

The Pura 80 Ultra is the first phone with a dual-lens switchable telephoto camera. This means it has two zoom lenses with mirrors inside, offering 3.7x and 9.4x optical zoom. This new tech greatly extends its optical zoom range, by 129% compared to the Pura 70 Ultra.

Huawei Pura 80

The Pura 80 phones run on Huawei’s own HarmonyOS NEXT, which includes special features like unique themes. This new software boosts overall performance by 36% thanks to the Ark engine.

The top three Pura 80 models have a large 5700mAh battery. They charge super fast with 100W wired charging and 80W wireless charging.

The Pura 80 Pro starts at 6499 yuan ($904), the Pro version at 7999 yuan ($1110), and the Ultra version at 9999 yuan ($1390).

Big news for MatePad users: Huawei’s HarmonyOS 5.0 public beta, with HarmonyOS NEXT features, is rolling out to four more tablets.After the eligible smartphones, the company is focusing on the large-screen tablets that should get the benefits of the HarmonyOS NEXT features.

HarmonyOS 5.0 public beta has started for 4 Huawei tablets. Users can join to test out new things before the official launch.Try out the new features before they’re officially released by joining the beta.

HarmonyOS 5.0 is currently stable only on the Nova 14 series and Pura X foldable. The Pura 80 series is next in line.

For the moment, devices like Mate 70/60 series, Pura 70 series, Mate X6/X5, and other models are currently running the HarmonyOS NEXT public beta versions.

Make sure your My Huawei app is updated (to version 15.1.4.300 or later) to sign up for the HarmonyOS 5.0 beta.

The HarmonyOS 5.0 public beta is open to these 4 MatePads:

• MatePad Pro 12.2 (AL10, W00, W10)
• MatePad 11.5 S (W00, W10)
• MatePad 11.S Smart Edition (DMG-W00)
• MatePad Air 12 (W00, W10, W20)

If you have one of these MatePad tablets, you can join the beta. Just open the My Huawei app, go to Home, then Upgrade and Try. Follow the steps there to sign up for the public beta.

Make sure to have a backup of your device’s data before proceeding with the beta installation. Keep 30% of the internal storage free to store the firmware without any failure.

Sometimes, some apps might not work well after the update. So, make sure all your apps are updated to their latest versions.