A day after Apple unveiled the new generation of iPhone 16 phones, the Chinese tech giant Huawei presented its trump card – the Mate XT, the world's first triple-folding phone. At the event, the company's CEO Richard Yu pointed out: "Huawei has always been a leader in the folding phone industry. This is the world's first tri-folding phone."
Huawei Mate XT boasts an innovative triple-folding mechanism that allows users flexibility in using the device. When the phone is fully folded, it offers 6.4 inch screen, which is ideal for one-handed use and everyday tasks. When fully expanded, it turns into a tablet with 10.2-inch screen, which is ideal for multimedia, gaming and productivity.
Advanced camera and photography
The new Mate XT is equipped with triple-system of the main cameras, which includes:
- 50 MP main camera for exceptional sharpness and detail,
- 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera for panoramic shots,
- 12 MP telephoto camera for optical zoom.
It is located on the front 8 MP camera for quality selfies and video calls.
Powerful battery and charging
One of the key advantages of the Huawei Mate XT is its extremely thin battery, thicknesses only 1.9 mm, with capacity 5600 mAh. The device supports both classic fast charging as well as wireless fast charging, which allows users to quickly and easily power up the device.
Sales and market response
Mate XT sales will begin September 20, and pre-orders have been possible since last Saturday. According to CNN, Huawei has already received so far 3.7 million pre-orders for the new model, despite its high price of approx 2,500 euros. This shows the high market interest and user loyalty to the brand.
Rekindled rivalry with Apple
With the launch of the Huawei Mate XT, Huawei clearly demonstrated its ambitions to dominate the smartphone market, especially in the premium segment. Amber Liu, head of research at Canalys, told CNN: "Huawei's rapid recovery from sanctions directly threatens Apple's performance in China." Namely, Apple dropped out of the top five most popular smartphone manufacturers in the Chinese market in the second quarter of this year for the first time, which indicates the changing dynamics of the market.
Challenges and expectations
Despite the impressive pre-order numbers, analysts warn that actual sales may be lower than expected. The high price of the device can be an obstacle for a wider range of buyers. In addition, Huawei still faces challenges brought by sanctions and software restrictions, mainly due to limited access to Google services.
Positive aspects of the Mate XT
- Innovation: The world's first tri-folding phone represents a technological milestone.
- Adaptability: Users can use the device as a phone or tablet.
- Advanced technology: Powerful camera system and high capacity battery.
- Renewed competitiveness: Huawei returns as a strong competitor in the global market.
Negative aspects of the Mate XT
- High price: At around 2,500 euros, the device is out of reach for many consumers.
- Skepticism about sales: Analysts question whether pre-orders will be followed by actual sales.
- Restrictions due to sanctions: Past sanctions may affect the user experience and app accessibility.
Conclusion
The Huawei Mate XT represents a bold move by the company in its pursuit of innovation and dominance in the smartphone market. With a unique trifold design and advanced features, Huawei wants to offer users something completely new. Although the company still faces challenges from sanctions and competition from other tech giants, the Mate XT symbolizes Huawei's commitment to progress and technological excellence.
