On August 25th， at the Zhijie launch event， Richard Yu announced that the number of terminal devices equipped with HarmonyOS 5 has surpassed 12 million. This significant milestone underscores the growing adoption and ecosystem expansion of Huawei’s proprietary operating system.
Additionally， Huawei has commenced the HarmonyOS 5.1 upgrade for a range of its popular devices， including the Huawei Mate 70 series， Huawei Mate X6 series， and more. Interested users can now begin registering for the update， marking a crucial step in the rollout of the latest iteration of the HarmonyOS experience.
HarmonyOS 5.1， which comes pre-installed on the Pura 80 series， is designed to deliver a more fluid， natural， and immersive user experience. This latest version aims to refine the system’s responsiveness and visual presentation， contributing to a more seamless interaction for users.
Compared to HarmonyOS 5.0， HarmonyOS 5.1 exhibits an enhanced ability to balance performance and dynamic visual effects. Multitasking capabilities have been notably improved， with the introduction of features like the new “Live Window” (实况窗) for at-a-glance information and enhanced scanning functionalities that support extended distances， low-light conditions， and off-angle recognition. These enhancements provide users with greater efficiency and convenience in their daily operations.
Furthermore， the update significantly bolsters AI capabilities with an upgraded version of “Xiao Yi” (小艺)， Huawei’s intelligent assistant. The new AI visual recognition features are capable of accurately capturing and understanding user intent， as well as identifying elements in the user’s surroundings. This advancement suggests a deeper integration of AI into the user experience， potentially enabling more intuitive and context-aware interactions.
The official announcement also includes a crucial reminder for users: it is highly recommended to back up all device data using functions such as Phone Clone， Huawei Phone Manager， or Cloud Backup before proceeding with the upgrade. Users who have already registered can utilize the new Cloud Space temporary backup feature to secure their data， ensuring a safe and smooth upgrade process.
The specific models covered by this HarmonyOS 5.1 upgrade are as follows:
HUAWEI Mate 70 series
HUAWEI Mate 60 series
HUAWEI Mate XT Ultimate Master
HUAWEI Mate X6 series
HUAWEI Mate X5 series
HUAWEI Pura 70 series
HUAWEI Pura X series
HUAWEI Pocket 2
HUAWEI nova 14 series
HUAWEI nova 13 series
HUAWEI nova 12 series
HUAWEI nova Flip
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Master
HUAWEI MateBook Pro
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch series
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch
HUAWEI MatePad Pro 11-inch 2024
HUAWEI MatePad Air 12-inch
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5″S series
HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 series
HUAWEI WATCH D2
