Huawei Launches Public Beta of HarmonyOS 6
Huawei has officially released the public beta program for HarmonyOS 6, following its initial announcement in June. This update introduces a range of enhancements and new features, including a redesigned user interface.
[Image of Huawei HarmonyOS 6 interface]
Key improvements in HarmonyOS 6 include updated animations, expanded lockscreen customization options, and optimized UI performance. The operating system also incorporates a suite of artificial intelligence features, most notably the new XiaoYi personal assistant. XiaoYi is designed to provide contextual information and execute tasks autonomously.
[Embedded YouTube video showcasing HarmonyOS 6 features]
Device Compatibility and Beta Program Access
The public beta program is currently available to a select list of devices. The following list details the devices eligible for the public beta release. Please note that this list is specific to the Chinese market.
To participate in the beta program, users must register through the My Huawei application.
Public Beta Release Schedule (October 2025)
* Huawei Mate 70
* Huawei Mate 60
* Huawei Mate X6
* Huawei Mate X5 series
* Huawei Pura 80
* Huawei Pura 70
* Huawei Pura X series
* Huawei Pocket 2 Series
* Huawei Nova 14
* Huawei Nova 13
* Huawei Nova 12
* Huawei Nova Flip
* Huawei Nova Flip S
* Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025 & 2023)
* Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2024)
* Huawei MatePad 11 Pro (2024)
Closed Beta Program
Furthermore, Huawei has confirmed the upcoming launch of a closed beta program later this month. Devices listed below are scheduled to participate in the closed beta.
Closed Beta Release Schedule (October 2025)
* Huawei Mate XT
* Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design
* Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025)
* Huawei MateBook Pro
* Huawei Watch 5
* Huawei Watch GT 5 Series
* Huawei FreeBuds 6
* Huawei FreeBuds 7i
* Huawei FreeArc
Additional Device Releases (November – December 2025)
* Huawei Nova 14 Lite (Vitality Edition)
* Huawei Enjoy 70X
* Huawei MatePad Mini
* Huawei MatePad Air (2024 & 2025)
* Huawei MatePad 11.5S (2024 & 2025)
* Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series
* Huawei FreeBuds Pro 4
* Huawei FreeClip 2
* Huawei FreeClip
Source: [Source in Chinese]
