Huawei has unveiled its leading flagship, the Mate 60 RS, along with a branded case that carries a premium price tag of 2000 yuan in China. This pairing signals Huawei’s push to blend luxury design with high-end smartphone hardware, aiming to captivate enthusiasts who view smartphones as both a device and a status symbol. The price point, while striking, aligns with a growing market trend where accessories and limited-edition editions command premiums that extend beyond the base device.
The accessory in question is described as the Huawei Mate 60 RS Ultimate Design Star Diamond Smart Window Protective Cover. It adopts a library-inspired silhouette and is crafted from eco-leather, a material that offers a tactile, upscale feel without the costs associated with real leather. The cover wraps around the back and front of the Mate 60 RS, preserving the integrity of the device while adding a distinctive aesthetic that catches the eye in crowded hands-on demonstrations and retail displays.
Functionality is a notable aspect of this cover. A portion of the flip cover is dedicated to a transparent window that provides a quick view of notifications and messages, and it also enables users to manage music playback and answer calls without fully opening the case. This blend of practicality and luxury design is a common strategy in premium accessory markets, where convenience is balanced with conspicuous style.
Huawei has not explicitly explained what justifies the high price of the case, but commentary in tech circles points to several factors. In the Chinese market, 2000 yuan could fund a strong mid-range smartphone option with similar eco-leather branding. For example, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers robust performance with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, a 200 MP camera, Dimensity 7200 Ultra processing, and an OLED screen featuring curved edges and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also comes with IP68 water and dust resistance, a feature that provides substantial protection in daily use. This context highlights the trade-offs consumers consider between premium branding and practical specifications when evaluating accessory investments against standalone devices.
Earlier this year Huawei introduced a new wireless connection technology envisioned to potentially reduce reliance on traditional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks within the Chinese market. This move reflects Huawei’s strategy to diversify connectivity options and speed up the ecosystem integration for its devices, a development that could influence how users perceive the value of bundled accessories and complementary hardware as part of an overall device experience.