Huawei (华为) Mobile WiFi X to go on sale April 27 at 2,499 yuan

Product and availability

Huawei (华为) and carrier China Mobile (中国移动) will begin pre-sales of the new Mobile WiFi X on April 24, with official sales starting April 27 and a retail price of 2,499 yuan, it has been reported. China Mobile will offer dedicated tariff plans and blended bundles for the device, including a 200 GB data plan priced at 199 yuan per month. The device is being marketed to creators and outdoor streamers under the slogan “super live‑streaming tool,” and it reportedly first appeared at the end of 2025.

Specs and design

Huawei says the Mobile WiFi X is the world’s first four‑transmit four‑receive (4T4R) terminal, supporting peak uplink speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps and downlink peaks of 5.3 Gbps, though these figures are from the company’s promotional materials. The unit unfolds into an X shape that houses a 16‑antenna “mobile WiFi antenna system” claiming 360° transmission and reception and a 13% increase in signal strength. He Gang (何刚), CEO of Huawei’s Terminal BG, said the X form factor is about performance first — “not for being cool,” he said, “cool is the surface; strength is the core.”

Battery, thermal design and context

The Mobile WiFi X includes large dual‑layer graphene and high‑conductivity thermal films, a 12,000 mAh battery and a small onboard display that shows time, battery, signal strength, operator and connection count. Huawei claims the battery supports up to 20 hours of continuous live streaming or 24 hours of continuous internet access. Reportedly, the device is targeted at outdoor broadcasters and mobile creators who need sustained high‑bandwidth uplinks.

Why does this matter beyond specs? Portable 5G hotspots are a niche but growing segment for creators, journalists and field teams who can’t rely on Wi‑Fi. And for Western readers: Huawei has developed many such consumer and network devices while navigating years of U.S. and allied export restrictions on advanced semiconductors, which has pushed the company to emphasize antenna design, thermals and system integration — and to deepen partnerships with domestic carriers such as China Mobile.