Huawei has officially confirmed its Mate90 smartphone series and will unveil the lineup in China on October 1. The announcement event is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time, with sales set to begin at 12:08 p.m. the same day.

The company announced the timing through its official Weibo account, following the appearance of leaked images that reportedly showed several members of the upcoming range, including the Mate90 RS. Huawei’s teaser also provides the first official look at the rear design of the standard Mate90.

Mate90 launch and sales schedule

Huawei’s October 1 event will take place at 10 a.m. in China. Unlike many phone launches, the company has also specified an exact start time for retail availability: 12:08 p.m. local time on launch day.

Huawei has not yet provided the full specifications, pricing or complete model list in the announcement described here. Those details are expected to be addressed during the event, when the company is scheduled to formally present the Mate90 lineup.

What Huawei’s teaser reveals

The official promotional image focuses on the back of the Mate90. It shows a distinctive rear-panel design, although the available announcement does not provide technical details about the camera system or materials used for the phone.

The company’s confirmation follows earlier leaks that reportedly offered a first look at the Mate90 family and included the higher-end Mate90 RS. The leaked material has not been treated as an official specification announcement by Huawei.

Mate90 Pro Max camera rumors

A separate video has also surfaced showing what is described as a teleconverter for the rumored Mate90 Pro Max. Teleconverter accessories have become increasingly prominent in China’s smartphone market, particularly in connection with phones that emphasize long-range photography.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the Mate90 Pro Max could use a Kirin 9050 Pro system-on-chip and offer an optional privacy screen for a dual-layer OLED display. The same reports point to a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, an upgraded ultrawide camera and a main sensor described as being close to a 1-inch type.

Huawei has not confirmed those rumored Pro Max specifications in the announcement. The October 1 event should clarify which features make it into the final device and whether the teleconverter will be offered as an official accessory.

What to expect on October 1

The launch will establish the Mate90 series’ official lineup, camera capabilities and availability details. For buyers in China, Huawei’s same-day sales schedule means the first purchasing opportunity will follow shortly after the presentation.

International availability was not addressed in the information released so far. Huawei’s official Weibo announcement remains the confirmed source for the launch date and sales timing, while the Pro Max specifications and teleconverter details remain unverified until the company provides more information.