Huawei is reportedly preparing to launch a new premium smartphone in 2026 that will feature a battery capacity of approximately 7,000mAh, marking a major step up in its flagship offerings. Leaks from insiders suggest the device could be part of the upcoming Mate 90 lineup or the Pura 90 series.
According to reliable sources, the expected battery will consist of a large single-cell design rated at around 7,150mAh with typical usage slightly above, possibly about 7,300mAh, once full usage patterns are accounted for. This would be significantly larger than Huawei’s usual battery packs for its top-end phones.
Huawei is also working on the Mate 80 series, which is expected to arrive around November 2025 with upgraded battery capacity in the region of 6,000mAh. But it’s the flagship devices for 2026 that appear to be targeted for the most ambitious battery jump.
This move follows recent industry trends. Honor, another smartphone maker, is reportedly introducing smartphones with 7,000mAh batteries this year, notably in its Magic 8 series. Huawei may be looking to match or surpass these battery capabilities as competition intensifies.
In the past, Huawei has offered 7,000mAh batteries in more budget-oriented or mid-range phones such as the Enjoy 60X. However, using such large batteries in a premium flagship model is expected to pose engineering challenges in terms of weight, heat management, and device thickness. If successful, this would represent a notable shift in the specs wars among high-end phones.
Reports point out that the new battery could be included in either the “Pro+ / RS Ultimate Design” variants of Huawei’s upcoming premium series. Such a build could carry higher costs but would appeal to power users who demand long battery life without carrying extra battery banks.
Longer battery life is becoming a selling point as mobile usage increasingly involves power-intensive tasks like gaming, video streaming, and AI applications. Brands are thus pushing battery capacities higher while balancing performance, charging speed, and design.
If all goes to plan, Huawei’s next flagship with a 7,000mAh or higher battery capacity might set new benchmarks for endurance in the smartphone market when it launches in 2026.
