Huawei targets global comeback with Mate 80 Pro smartphone, new smartwatch

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iris DengFebruary 26, 2026 at 05:01 PM

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Huawei is targeting a global comeback with the international release of its Mate 80 Pro smartphone and a new smartwatch, announced at a launch event in Madrid, Spain. The Mate 80 Pro, powered by Huawei's Kirin 9030 Pro processor, will run on the Android-based EMUI 15 operating system outside of China. This marks Huawei's return to the international smartphone market with its Mate series after four years, following the Mate 50 launch in 2022. The company aims to regain its global presence after overcoming US tech sanctions and re-establishing itself as a domestic leader in China. Huawei is also introducing a "wheelchair mode" to its wearable devices.

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