- Huawei launched the Mate XT 2 at an event in China on September 7, coinciding with the release of HarmonyOS 7.
- Pre-orders for the Mate XT 2 opened in China on August 31 with multiple configurations including options for 16GB of RAM.
- Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business, teased the phone's design on Weibo in late August.
- Xiaomi launched a rival folding phone later on Monday, and Apple unveiled its latest series on Wednesday.
- The Mate XT 2 features Huawei’s new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, which is designed to deliver more computing power while using less electricity.
- The Mate XT 2 is Huawei's third tri-fold smartphone, featuring a design that folds inwards to protect the flexible panel.
- The device combines a regular smartphone and a large-screen tablet into one, advancing the complexity of engineering.
- Huawei's support page describes HarmonyOS 7 as having three changes, including an all-round AI assistant and a new security architecture named Star Shield.
Huawei's Mate XT 2 was unveiled on September 7, showcasing a tri-fold design that transforms into a tablet-sized screen. The device is powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, which promises enhanced performance and energy efficiency, crucial for navigating U.S. technology restrictions.156
The Mate XT 2 features two folding mechanisms, allowing it to fold inwards, which protects the flexible panel when stored. This design choice mirrors Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold. The device offers configurations with up to 2TB of storage and 16GB of RAM, with pre-orders starting on August 31.2
Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei's consumer business, emphasized the device's engineering complexity, stating it combines a smartphone and a large-screen tablet into one. The Mate XT 2 also includes a 5,600mAh battery with fast charging capabilities of 66W wired and 50W wireless.3
As Huawei launches its latest flagship, competitors Apple and Xiaomi are also preparing to unveil their new products, intensifying the competition in the premium smartphone market.4
“The chip's design allows it to deliver more computing power while using less electricity,” Huawei stated, highlighting its strategy to overcome technological limitations.
The event also marked the release of HarmonyOS 7, further integrating Huawei's ecosystem of devices.
“The Mate XT 2 folds twice to open into a tablet-sized screen, and Huawei says its new chip design delivers more power while using less electricity, helping overcome U.S. restrictions. Pre-orders opened August 31 with up to 2TB storage and a privacy screen option.”
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