Huawei Mate 90 live photos reveal vibrant green design and October 1 launch window

Huawei is preparing to release the Mate 90 series, and the design details finally give buyers a clear picture of what the new flagship looks like. A brief appearance of a launch page on Huawei's official Chinese website pointed to an October 1, 2026 release date, though that page disappeared quickly. This timeline suggests the company is moving toward a final launch window, which helps consumers plan their upgrade cycles. We have been tracking Huawei Mate 90 closely — see our earlier coverage on Huawei Mate XT2 and Mate 90.

Leaked images show woven rear texture and circular camera module

The device features a distinct rear panel that splits the aesthetic into two zones. The upper section displays a mixed pattern of vertical and horizontal lines that create a woven texture. The lower section drops the pattern entirely for a plain, unpatterned finish. This design choice separates the camera area from the grip area, which may affect how the phone feels in hand.

Specifications

• Rear Camera Module: Large circular module with three lenses, raised center piece with XMAGE branding, LED flash, laser autofocus sensor
• Rear Panel Texture: Upper portion with mixed vertical and horizontal line pattern (woven/texture look); lower portion plain unpatterned
• Frame Finish: Gold-toned
• Color Variant: Vibrant green (standard), Dual-tone Red Ceramic (RS Ultimate)

A large circular camera module dominates the upper back of the phone. Inside the ring sit three lenses arranged around a raised center piece stamped with Huawei’s XMAGE branding. A small LED flash sits below the lenses, and what looks like a laser autofocus sensor sits up top. The frame carries a gold-toned finish that complements the camera ring.

Huawei showed the standard Mate 90 in a vibrant green color. The high-end Mate 90 RS (around $0.94) Ultimate variant appears in a dual-tone design with a Red Ceramic back panel. These visual details confirm the color options that will likely be available at launch. The exact camera specifications remain unconfirmed because the live photos only allow for visual inspection.

The official Chinese website briefly confirmed the October 1 launch date before taking down the page. This short-lived confirmation is the only concrete date we have for the release. Buyers in China should watch for official store updates in early October. The design leaks provide the clearest look at the hardware so far.

Source: GIZMOCHINA