HarmonyOS 5.1 Rollout: Over 30 Huawei Devices Set to Receive Major Software Upgrade

HarmonyOS 5.1 rollout

Huawei has officially announced the date for HarmonyOS 5.1 rollout, with Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Consumer Business, confirming that more than 30 smartphones, tablets, and wearables will begin receiving the upgrade starting from July 31. The new version will be made available to both flagship and mid-range devices, making this one of the brand’s most extensive software launches to date.

HarmonyOS 5.1 Rollout Details

HarmonyOS 5.1 first debuted with the Huawei Pura 80 series earlier this year, but the wider rollout was scheduled to follow the launch of the Pura 80 Velvet Edition. Now, Huawei is set to deliver the update to a comprehensive list of eligible devices right after July 30, ensuring that users across various product categories—from high-end flagships to affordable mid-rangers—will enjoy the latest features and improvements.

The rollout isn’t limited to smartphones: tablets, wearables, and even PCs such as the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design will be included in the update. Notably, the software is already available for select flagship smartwatches, including the Watch 5 and Watch GT 5 series.

One of the highlights of this upgrade is the inclusion of mid-range devices, such as the Nova series and the Nova Flip foldable, signaling Huawei’s commitment to supporting a wide spectrum of its user base.

Full List of HarmonyOS 5.1 rollout Eligible Devices

Smartphones:

  • Huawei Mate 70, Mate 70 Pro, Mate 70 Pro+, Mate 70 RS Ultimate Design, Mate XT Ultimate Design

  • Huawei Mate 60, Mate 60 Pro, Mate 60 Pro+, Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design

  • Huawei Mate X6, Mate X6 Collector’s Edition, Mate X5, Mate X5 Collector’s Edition

  • Huawei Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+, Pura 70 Ultra, Pura X, Pura X Collector’s Edition

  • Huawei Pocket 2

  • Huawei Nova 14, Nova 14 Pro, Nova 14 Ultra, Nova 13, Nova 13 Pro, Nova 12, Nova 12 Pro, Nova 12 Ultra, Nova Flip

PCs:

  • Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, MateBook Pro

Tablets:

  • Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 (2025/2024), MatePad Pro 12.2, MatePad Pro 11 (2024), MatePad Air 12, MatePad 11.5S

Wearables:

  • Huawei Watch GT 5, Huawei Watch D2

Huawei’s software update strategy shows a clear commitment to device longevity and cross-category support. The rollout of HarmonyOS 5.1 is expected to improve user experience across the ecosystem, bringing new features and optimizations to a broad array of hardware.