Huawei to Launch Second-Gen Tri-Foldable Mate XTs Smartphone
Huawei has officially announced the launch of its second-generation tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XTs, scheduled for an event on September 4. The new device is expected to feature advanced specifications, including the Kirin 9020 (N-1) chip, support for Tiantong satellite communication, and the proprietary HarmonyOS operating system. Market analysts project that the average retail price for this premium device will exceed RMB 22,000, approximately $3,000. This launch occurs against a backdrop of significant growth in China's foldable phone market, which saw shipments rise by 12.6% to 4.98 million units in the first half of 2025, according to data from IDC. Huawei currently dominates this sector, having shipped 3.74 million units in the same period, capturing a substantial 75% market share. Since introducing its first foldable model in 2019, Huawei has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Chinese brand to surpass 10 million cumulative foldable phone shipments. This upcoming release underscores Huawei's continued leadership and innovation in the high-end mobile device segment within China.
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Huawei to Launch Second-Gen Tri-Foldable Mate XTs Smartphone
Huawei has officially announced the launch of its second-generation tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XTs, scheduled for an event on September 4. The new device is expected to feature advanced specifications, including the Kirin 9020 (N-1) chip, support for Tiantong satellite communication, and the proprietary HarmonyOS operating system. Market analysts project that the average retail price for this premium device will exceed RMB 22,000, approximately $3,000. This launch occurs against a backdrop of significant growth in China's foldable phone market, which saw shipments rise by 12.6% to 4.98 million units in the first half of 2025, according to data from IDC. Huawei currently dominates this sector, having shipped 3.74 million units in the same period, capturing a substantial 75% market share. Since introducing its first foldable model in 2019, Huawei has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first Chinese brand to surpass 10 million cumulative foldable phone shipments. This upcoming release underscores Huawei's continued leadership and innovation in the high-end mobile device segment within China.
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