Huawei has opened the public beta of HarmonyOS 6, the company’s next-generation in-house software built on its own kernel and no longer reliant on Android’s AOSP foundations. Announced in June and now rolling out in China, this release is widely seen as the commercial debut of the HarmonyOS NEXT architecture, bringing a fresh design, deeper AI integration, and upgraded security to a wide range of phones, tablets, foldables, wearables, and audio gear.
What’s new in HarmonyOS 6
– Refined design and performance: Expect smoother animations, faster UI responsiveness, and more flexible lockscreen customization so you can tailor layouts, widgets, and visuals to your taste.
– XiaoYi AI assistant: Positioned as a smart partner, XiaoYi can understand context, execute multi-step tasks on your behalf, help organize research, and handle complex requests autonomously. It also introduces a Sees the World feature aimed at assisting visually impaired users with real-time awareness and descriptions.
– AI-first security: The system adds proactive anti-fraud protections that can flag suspicious calls, including AI face-swap scams. An anti-peep safeguard automatically hides sensitive on-screen content when it detects someone looking over your shoulder.
– Cross-ecosystem sharing: HarmonyOS 6 supports file transfers between Huawei devices and Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs, making cross-platform sharing more seamless.
Public beta devices in October 2025 (China)
Smartphones
– Huawei Mate 70
– Huawei Mate 60
– Huawei Pura 80
– Huawei Pura 70
– Huawei Nova 14
– Huawei Nova 13
– Huawei Nova 12
Foldables
– Huawei Mate X6
– Huawei Mate X5 series
– Huawei Pura X series
– Huawei Pocket 2 Series
– Huawei Nova Flip
– Huawei Nova Flip S
Tablets
– Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025 and 2023)
– Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
– Huawei MatePad 11 Pro (2024)
Closed beta devices in October 2025
Phones and laptops
– Huawei Mate XT
– Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design
– Huawei MateBook Pro
Later beta rollout scheduled for November–December 2025
Phones
– Huawei Nova 14 Lite (Vitality Edition)
– Huawei Enjoy 70X
Tablets
– Huawei MatePad Mini
– Huawei MatePad Air (2024 and 2025)
– Huawei MatePad 11.5S (2024 and 2025)
Wearables and audio
– Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series
– Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
– Huawei FreeClip 2
– Huawei FreeClip
How to join the HarmonyOS 6 beta
– Open the My Huawei app on your device.
– Go to the beta registration section.
– Select your model and submit your registration.
Availability
The current beta program and schedule apply to users in China. A global rollout timeline has not yet been announced, so those outside mainland China will need to wait for further details.
Bottom line
HarmonyOS 6 leans fully into Huawei’s independent platform vision, pairing a cleaner, faster interface with powerful on-device AI and proactive security. If you own an eligible device in China, this is your chance to experience the new features early and help shape the final release.
