Beyond the usual vanilla and Pro models, Huawei has a tradition of releasing a special, often limited-edition RS variation of its flagship, primarily as a showcase of its technological prowess. This year, we will likely get the Mate 80 RS and some industry insider leaks have already started surfacing regarding the crown jewel in Huawei’s upcoming roster.
The first rumored spec is not that surprising at all since last year’s Mate 70 RS Ultimate already debuted the dual-layer OLED tech. Apparently, it will be featured in the Mate 80 RS as well. Dual-layer OLEDs, as the name suggests, have two OLED layers stacked on top of one another, which offers tangible benefits to brightness and longevity, but does cost a lot to manufacture. Of course, this is just a basic oversimplification of the tech, and we wouldn’t be surprised if there are more innovations to it this year.
Apparently, also similar to its predecessor, the Mate 80 RS has a titanium alloy middle frame. Again, we aren’t sure whether it is the same high-gloss titanium basalt structure as on the Mate 70 RS Ultimate, but if not, it is probably something better.
Speaking of materials, apparently, the back panel on the Mate 80 RS will have a ceramic feel to it. It’s most likely not going to be actually made of ceramic, but rather glass treated in a particular manner.
Finally, the source also mentions that there will be some sort of innovation in the telephoto department.
On a side note, we do have to wonder whether the Mate 80 RS will have an active built-in cooling fan, as suggested for the Mate 80 and Mate 80 Pro.