Huawei launches Mate 90 smartphones in China with homegrown chip design to counter US restrictions

On October 1, 2026, Huawei Technologies unveiled its Mate 90 smartphone series in China, featuring the homegrown Kirin 9050 Pro chip with LogicFolding technology to counter US restrictions on advanced semiconductors. The launch tests Huawei's ability to advance its smartphone lineup despite limited chip supply. The Mate 90 Pro Max is priced at 9,999 yuan, reflecting rising component costs. Huawei's shipments in China rose 13% year-on-year, and it holds a 75% share of the foldable phone market, with Pura X Max sales surging after Apple's iPhone Duo launch.