Smartphones have gone from status symbols to necessities over the past decade. Screens have gotten bigger, cameras have gotten better, processors have gotten faster. But not much has really changed – until the Huawei Mate XT. It’s not just another foldable phone, but a technological masterpiece that introduces the concept of a three-fold foldable display and offers users a completely new mobile experience.
Z Huawei Mate XT sets a new definition of versatility – the device is both A compact phone, a wide screen for multitasking, and a large tablet. In combination with Kirin 9010 processor, 50 MP camera, 5600 mAh battery and 66W fast charging is not only a visual spectacle, but also a serious performance beast.
Tri-folding display: The origami of the future – this is the Huawei Mate XT
Huawei The Mate XT is not your typical foldable phone. Instead of a single fold, it has double fold, which means it can be transformed in three different ways. When fully folded, it acts as a classic smartphone with a 6.4-inch display. When partially opened, it offers a 7.9-inch display, ideal for multitasking and comfortable web browsing. When fully opened, it transforms into a tablet with a huge 10.2-inch LTPO OLED display with a resolution of 2232 x 3184 pixels.
Huawei has not skimped on display quality. The screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate and displays a billion colors, providing an incredibly smooth and vibrant visual experience. The hinge mechanism is also an engineering feat, allowing for smooth and durable transitions between different modes of use. Huawei promises that the phone can withstand more than 300,000 folds before serious wear and tear occurs.
A design that combines aesthetics and functionality
Despite its tri-fold design, the Mate XT maintains a surprisingly sleek design. When fully unfolded, it's just 4.8mm thick, which is thinner than many tablets. When folded, it measures 12.8mm thick, which is comparable to most modern smartphones. The device weighs 298 grams, which is slightly heavier than a conventional phone, but understandable given the complexity of the design and the size of the screen.
Kirin 9010: Huawei strikes back in performance
Due to restrictions on access to American technology, Huawei had to develop its own chip, and the Kirin 9010 (7 nm) is proof that the company still knows how to create powerful processors. It is an octa-core chip consisting of one Taishan Big core clocked at 2.3 GHz, three Taishan Mid cores clocked at 2.18 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores operating at 1.55 GHz.
The graphics are powered by the Maleoon 910 GPU, which is optimized for artificial intelligence and ensures smooth performance when playing games and processing videos. The Huawei Mate XT has 16 GB of RAM, which allows smooth multitasking, and offers 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of internal storage, which will be more than enough for even the most demanding users.
Battery and charging: All-day performance without compromise
Despite its slim form, the Mate XT packs a 5600mAh battery, which is an impressive figure considering its design. It supports 66W fast wired charging, allowing you to charge the phone to 100% in less than an hour. It also has 50W wireless charging, meaning you won't need a cable to quickly power up your device. An additional 7.5W reverse wireless charging feature lets you charge other devices like headphones or smartwatches with the phone.
Cameras: Professional photography in every use case
Huawei has been known for its advanced cameras for years, and the Mate XT is no exception. Its triple camera system includes a 50MP main camera with a physically adjustable aperture (f/1.4 - f/4.0) that allows it to adapt to light and deliver superb shots in all conditions. It also has a 12MP periscope telephoto camera with 5.5x optical zoom that allows you to capture distant subjects without losing quality, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view, ideal for landscape shots and group photos.
You can record video in 4K resolution, with advanced image stabilization (OIS and EIS) included, allowing for smooth and professional shots. The front camera is a bit more modest, with an 8 MP sensor, but thanks to the foldable design, you can also use the main camera for selfies, which means you get significantly better image quality.
Software and Connectivity
The Mate XT runs HarmonyOS 4.2, which is optimized for multi-screen use and offers a premium user experience. Since Huawei does not have access to Google services, the ecosystem is slightly different, but the AppGallery offers most of the key apps you need for everyday work.
The phone supports 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC, has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and even an infrared sensor for controlling smart devices.
Price and Conclusion: Is the Mate XT really the future of mobile technology?
The Huawei Mate XT is a technological achievement that shows that the future of smartphones lies in flexibility and versatility. Its tri-folding design offers a unique user experience without compromising on performance, display or cameras.
Of course, such innovation comes at a price. The expected price is around 2,550 euros, which means it won't be a device for everyone. But those who want the most futuristic phone on the market will be hard-pressed to find anything better.
Is this the future of smartphones or just a technological experiment? Time will tell. But one thing is certain – Huawei is setting new rules of the game with the Mate XT.
