Huawei Unveils World’s First Mass-Produced Triple-Fold Smartphone Mate XT
Huawei has officially launched the Mate XT, the world’s first mass-produced triple-fold smartphone, coinciding with Apple’s iPhone 16 release. Priced between 19,999 RMB ($2,810) and 23,999 RMB ($3,372), it stands as Huawei's most expensive device to date. The phone features a 10.2-inch display that unfolds to a mere 3.6mm thickness, utilizing a proprietary hinge system for both inward and outward folding. Yu Chengdong, Chairman of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, highlighted its versatility in single, dual, and triple-screen modes, positioning it as ideal for immersive media consumption and productivity tasks like reviewing documents. To enhance office utility, Huawei introduced a compatible foldable touch keyboard. Technologically, the device houses three batteries, including a record-breaking 5,600mAh silicon anode battery, and sports a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor. While chip specifications remain undisclosed, Huawei aims to reduce future manufacturing costs through improved yield rates. This launch underscores the intensifying competition in the premium smartphone sector, particularly within China’s growing market, where Huawei competes closely with Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.
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Huawei Unveils World’s First Mass-Produced Triple-Fold Smartphone Mate XT
Huawei has officially launched the Mate XT, the world’s first mass-produced triple-fold smartphone, coinciding with Apple’s iPhone 16 release. Priced between 19,999 RMB ($2,810) and 23,999 RMB ($3,372), it stands as Huawei's most expensive device to date. The phone features a 10.2-inch display that unfolds to a mere 3.6mm thickness, utilizing a proprietary hinge system for both inward and outward folding. Yu Chengdong, Chairman of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group, highlighted its versatility in single, dual, and triple-screen modes, positioning it as ideal for immersive media consumption and productivity tasks like reviewing documents. To enhance office utility, Huawei introduced a compatible foldable touch keyboard. Technologically, the device houses three batteries, including a record-breaking 5,600mAh silicon anode battery, and sports a triple-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor. While chip specifications remain undisclosed, Huawei aims to reduce future manufacturing costs through improved yield rates. This launch underscores the intensifying competition in the premium smartphone sector, particularly within China’s growing market, where Huawei competes closely with Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi.
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