Huawei Officially Unveils HarmonyOS 5 Upgrade Plan: Initial Supported Devices and Public Beta Timeline

Huawei Officially Unveils HarmonyOS 5 Upgrade Plan: Initial Supported Devices and Public Beta TimelineAt today's Huawei Pura Pioneer Ceremony and HarmonyOS Zhixing new product launch event, the highly anticipated Huawei HarmonyOS 5 upgrade plan was finally revealed. Huawei officially announced the HarmonyOS 5 upgrade roadmap and declared that multiple Huawei devices will soon begin public beta testing or the Petal Beta program

Huawei Officially Unveils HarmonyOS 5 Upgrade Plan: Initial Supported Devices and Public Beta Timeline

At today's Huawei Pura Pioneer Ceremony and HarmonyOS Zhixing new product launch event, the highly anticipated Huawei HarmonyOS 5 upgrade plan was finally revealed. Huawei officially announced the HarmonyOS 5 upgrade roadmap and declared that multiple Huawei devices will soon begin public beta testing or the Petal Beta program. This means that Huawei device users equipped with the HarmonyOS system will soon be able to experience the new features and performance improvements brought by HarmonyOS 5.

The announced upgrade plan shows that some Huawei devices have entered the public beta phase of HarmonyOS 5, while more devices will begin public beta testing or the Petal Beta program on March 31st. This is undoubtedly exciting news, marking the official launch of the full rollout of HarmonyOS 5. Huawei is committed to providing users with a smooth, efficient, and secure smart experience, and HarmonyOS 5 is the latest embodiment of this commitment.

Currently, the Huawei nova 13 series and Huawei nova 12 series have begun public beta testing. These two series, representing Huawei's mid-range flagship devices, are the first to experience the HarmonyOS 5 upgrade, fully demonstrating Huawei's emphasis on user experience and its rapid iteration capabilities in new technologies. These users will be the first to experience HarmonyOS 5, and their feedback will play a crucial role in the subsequent improvement and optimization of the system.

The lineup of devices that will begin public beta testing or the Petal Beta program on March 31st is even more extensive, covering multiple Huawei product lines. This includes tablets such as the Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch (2025 model), Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch, Huawei MatePad Air 12-inch, and Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S series. These tablets will be equipped with HarmonyOS 5, further enhancing user experience in mobile office, entertainment, and learning.

It is worth noting that Petal Beta program participants will have the opportunity to experience the latest features of HarmonyOS 5 before the official release and provide valuable feedback to Huawei, helping to improve and optimize the system and ultimately deliver a better user experience for everyone. This reflects the close connection between Huawei and its users, and Huawei's emphasis on user participation in the software development process.

Huawei has also clearly stated that the HarmonyOS 5.0.1 version will be released in the second quarter. This indicates that the iteration of HarmonyOS 5 will continue, constantly improving and optimizing system functions to provide users with a more stable, smoother, and more powerful user experience. The HarmonyOS 5.0.1 update will further enhance system stability and performance, addressing user issues and providing better service.

To help users better understand the HarmonyOS 5 upgrade plan, we have compiled a complete list of the first batch of supported devices:

• Huawei Mate 70 series

• Huawei Mate 60 series

• Huawei Mate X6 series

• Huawei Mate X5 series

• Huawei P70 series (Assuming Pura is a typo)

• Huawei Pocket 2 series

• Huawei nova 13 series

• Huawei nova 12 series

• Huawei Mate XT|ULTIMATE DESIGN

• Huawei nova Flip

• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series

• Huawei MatePad Pro 11-inch (2024 model)

• Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch (2025 model)

• Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch

• Huawei MatePad Air 12-inch

• Huawei MatePad 11.5-inch S series

This list covers many of Huawei's high-end, mid-range, and some entry-level models, demonstrating Huawei's determination to extend HarmonyOS 5 upgrades to a wider user base. This will significantly improve the overall experience of the Huawei ecosystem and consolidate its competitive advantage in the mobile operating system field.

The announcement of Huawei's HarmonyOS 5 upgrade plan is not only a demonstration of Huawei's technological strength but also its commitment to user experience. Through continuous software updates and iterations, Huawei continuously optimizes and refines its operating system to provide users with a smoother, smarter, and more convenient mobile life experience. With the full rollout of HarmonyOS 5, the Huawei ecosystem will be further enhanced, creating richer intelligent application scenarios for users. In the future, we can expect HarmonyOS 5 to bring more surprises and breakthroughs.