Huawei is preparing to introduce the MatePad Edge, a 2-in-1 HarmonyOS tablet that stands out mainly for its unusually high memory configuration. While the company has already confirmed 20GB of RAM for its upcoming Mate 80 RS and Mate X7 smartphones, the MatePad Edge pushes that number further with a top-tier model reportedly equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. This isn’t typical for tablets, even in the premium category, and signals Huawei’s attempt to position the device closer to a lightweight PC than a conventional slate.
The tablet, shown in new official teasers, includes a 14.2-inch OLED display and supports both tablet and laptop-style use. Its size places it near ultraportable notebook territory, reflecting Huawei’s intent to market it as a productivity-focused device. Much of the early detail comes from leaks on Weibo, which describe the device as running on a Kirin 9-series chip that the tipster characterizes as “PC-grade.” The addition of an active cooling fan also suggests Huawei expects workloads that generate more sustained heat than a typical mobile processor would handle.
Huawei is planning multiple configurations beyond the headline 24GB model, including a 16GB RAM and 512GB storage option. A Soft Light edition is also expected, featuring a display optimized to reduce glare and strain — a trend becoming more common among manufacturers trying to balance brightness with long-term usability. Official color options include Moonlight Silver and Space Gray, keeping in line with the restrained palettes typically used for productivity hardware.
The MatePad Edge’s detachable keyboard plays a key role in the 2-in-1 pitch. According to the leaks, it supports multi-angle hovering, includes 1.8mm key travel, offers a pressure-sensitive Free Touch trackpad, and integrates a 65W charging port. The keyboard reportedly recognizes when users move between tablet and laptop modes, enabling the system to adjust its interface accordingly.
This device also marks a strategic shift in branding. Where previous Huawei 2-in-1 models such as the MateBook E and MateBook E Go ran Windows, the MatePad Edge arrives as the first iteration in this line to run HarmonyOS. It effectively replaces the MateBook E branding, signaling Huawei’s push to consolidate its product ecosystem under its own operating system. With its launch scheduled alongside the Mate 80 series on November 25th, the MatePad Edge is positioned to serve as a flagship example of HarmonyOS on larger, more PC-like hardware.
