The holiday season is upon us. And as always, we’re met with a sudden panic over what to buy our loved ones. What does my mum want? What does my dad need? And what can I afford? These are the questions we ask ourselves as we walk around in the shopping mall or browse for the perfect present online. Choosing a meaningful present makes all the difference, but it’s rarely simple. Luckily, Huawei’s wide lineup of smartphones, earphones, wearables and tablets makes the process far less overwhelming.

To help you find the right gift this season, here’s a list of Huawei’s gadgets that fit any budget or taste.

Starting with the sure-fire option that anybody in your life will appreciate, the HUAWEI FreeClip 2. As the follow-up to the hugely popular open-ear earbuds from Huawei, the FreeClip 2 takes everything that people loved in the original FreeClip and makes it better. The earbuds come in a range of new stylish colours, including Blue, White, Rose Gold, and Black. Thanks to the extremely lightweight C-bridge design, these can be worn effortlessly throughout the day. If you are not playing anything, you might even forget they are there. Perhaps the most surprising feature is how good they sound, with incredible booming bass for open-ear earphones.

Now, if you are looking to impress with something more premium, you can go for the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN — the phone that marked a new chapter for smartphones as the first-ever trifold one could actually buy. Featuring a massive tablet-sized 10.2-inch 3K display that folds down into a 6.4-inch regular smartphone size, it is one of the most versatile and striking devices you can gift this season. Now available in a new White vegan leather finish, the device adds a fresh, elegant touch that feels perfectly in tune with the holiday season. The clean, trendy aesthetic not only elevates its premium appeal but also makes it an ideal gift choice, effortlessly matching festive moods and winter styling.

• The HUAWEI WATCH ULTIMATE DESIGN carries over the same luxury to wearables. Recently launched in a new Royal Gold Edition, the watch features an industry-first rare-earth purple ceramic bezel with 18K gold, paired with a zirconium-based liquid metal case and a purple-gold titanium alloy strap. With a host of features tailored for deep-sea divers, including an innovative waterproof system and sonar-based underwater communication, the watch brings serious performance to match its luxury build.

• If you want the deep-sea diving and underwater communication features but in a more rugged yet premium packaging, go for the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2. Available in Blue and Black, the WATCH Ultimate 2 features a zirconium-based liquid metal case, with a dual-colour nanocrystal ceramic bezel and sapphire glass for excellent durability.

• The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, on the other hand, is a great everyday smartwatch. Offering an incredible battery life of up to 21 days, it is an unparalleled workout companion with a host of new outdoor workout features. Powered by the upgraded TruSense system, the WATCH GT 6 Pro is designed for endurance.

• For the creators and professionals on your list, the HUAWEI MatePad 12 X PaperMatte Edition is a great pick. It combines the power of a PC, the creativity of a studio, and the comfort of paper, all in one sleek device. It packs a new and improved ultra-clear PaperMatte Display, enhanced with high-precision nanoscale etching for a much clearer and more comfortable view. When paired with the new HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro, this tablet can be the perfect canvas for ideas to flourish.

Figuring out the right gift for your loved ones is no easy task. If you don’t want to spend money on a gift that will end up in somebody’s drawer catching dust, then make sure that you give them something truly special. Happy Holidays!

The evolution of smartphones took a new trajectory in the summer of 2024. After months of speculation and rumours, as Huawei unveiled the first-ever commercially available trifold to the world, it was praised universally. It proved that there is still room for groundbreaking innovations in smartphones. The HUAWEI Mate XT was so ahead of its time, it took the competition over a year to release a viable triple fold.

People now use their smartphones for way more. Smartphones have replaced a multitude of gadgets for everyday things like cameras, televisions, music players, and, to some extent, laptops. You no longer have to scramble for a laptop to send an urgent email or fumble with paper maps to navigate a strange city. Officially called the HUAWEI Mate XT ULTIMATE DESIGN, Huawei’s trifold smartphone was an answer to the growing demand for smartphones capable of multitasking and more immersive media consumption. Offering users the largest smartphone screen experience with a single 10.2-inch display that folds down into a convenient regular smartphone form factor, it expands the possibilities of smartphone interactions and multitasking.

Now, Huawei is expanding the Mate XT line with more colour options. Previously only available in Red and Black, the phone will be available starting next week in the white vegan leather finish. This new finish gives the device a more refined, minimalist aesthetic.

Despite widening competition, the Mate XT is still the benchmark for what a trifold smartphone can be. The Mate XT’s ingenious Z-shape folding method, where one side folds inward and one outward, has a unique benefit. It uses a single continuous display that unfolds into a tablet, and when folded to a regular smartphone size, one-third of that same screen becomes the outer display. It’s a cleaner, more coherent experience.

Trifold experiments from other brands also fall short of Mate XT in charging speeds, battery capacity and screen resolution. Even a whole year and few months after the initial release, the Mate XT is still the slimmest and lightest trifold in the market. Performance and durability follow the same pattern. The groundbreaking Advanced Precision Hinge System, made of ultra-strong, high-strength steel, offers a smooth, effortless and precise opening and closing experience.

A year on, the Mate XT remains the trifold smartphone others measure themselves against. It’s a category that Huawei created, defined, and continues to push forward while everyone else is still trying to catch up.

HONOR, a global leading AI device ecosystem company, today announced the official regional launch of the HONOR Magic8 Pro across the GCC, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion and reinforcing its leadership in AI-powered imaging, flagship performance, and next-generation mobile connectivity. The launch event, held in Dubai and attended by media, industry partners including Etisalat by e&, creators, and photographers, introduced the HONOR Magic8 Pro as HONOR’s most advanced device to date. The event also marked the regional debut of HONOR’s “Chase Your Light” competition. The competition is designed to reward creativity and imagination with a line-up of impressive prizes.

The launch ceremony opened with remarks from Debo Zhang, General Manager of HONOR GCC, who highlighted the brand’s robust performance across GCC markets and reaffirmed HONOR’s commitment to delivering purposeful technology that reflects the lifestyle and ambitions of consumers in the region. Debo Zhang emphasized that the HONOR Magic8 Pro represents the next evolution of intelligent imaging and mobile productivity, stating, “The GCC region continues to demonstrate strong demand for advanced imaging capabilities and intelligent mobile technology. With the HONOR Magic8 Pro, we are delivering a flagship experience that empowers creators and enhances everyday visual storytelling across the Middle East.“

During the keynote, HONOR presented a comprehensive overview of the HONOR Magic8 Pro’s key product features, including an interactive comparison demonstrating the device’s next-generation camera quality. The HONOR Magic8 Pro is equipped with a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera, offering enhanced clarity in long-distance and low-light scenarios, as well as an upgraded AI Ultra Night Portrait mode engineered for precise color accuracy and balanced exposure. The device introduces AI Magic Color and a new AI Editor, enabling refined color optimization and on-device creative adjustments. HONOR also confirmed that the HONOR Magic8 Pro is the first smartphone in the UAE to feature the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, delivering advanced processing efficiency, improved thermal performance, and elevated responsiveness. Additional features highlighted included the 7100mAh HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery, AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents, all designed to enhance productivity and support AI-driven workflows.

A key announcement during the event confirmed the HONOR Magic8 Pro as the first 5.5G-ready smartphone in the UAE, marking a step forward in the nation’s digital evolution. This milestone underscores HONOR’s dedication to advancing next-generation connectivity and technological innovation, further strengthening the UAE’s position as a global leader in digital transformation.

The keynote also featured a presentation by a photographer and videographer expert Riadh Maghni, who shared insights on the device’s performance during low-light usage, stating: “The HONOR Magic8 Pro delivers outstanding clarity and detail in low-light environments enabling more people to tell authentic stories from their own perspectives. Its AI imaging tools provide creators across the region with a professional-level experience directly from the smartphone, removing traditional barriers to night photography.” Following the keynote, guests were invited to explore an extensive Experience Zone designed to showcase the HONOR Magic8 Pro’s performance in realistic low light scenarios.

Pre-orders for the HONOR Magic8 Pro begin on December 11, 2025, across the UAE. The HONOR Magic8 Pro is available in two configurations: 12GB + 512GB in Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan and Black colourways priced at AED3,999 and 16GB +1TB Sunrise Gold and Black colourways priced at AED4,699. All pre-orders include a premium gift package valued at AED2,299, comprising HONOR VIP Care+ with 12-month damage protection, a three-month Google AI Pro trial, and the HONOR Watch5 Ultra.

Consumers can pre-order HONOR Magic8 Pro via HONOR Online Store, Sharaf DG, EMax, Ecity, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Carrefour, e&, Eros, Noon & Lulu

With the introduction of the HONOR Magic8 Pro, HONOR strengthens its position as a leading innovator in AI imaging, mobile intelligence, and creator-focused technology, setting a new benchmark for low-light photography and 5.5G connectivity.