Get ready to be amazed! After a whirlwind of speculation and sneak peeks, Huawei has officially unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate Design. This groundbreaking device boasts a tri-fold display that looks set to not only shake up the foldable smartphone market but also to compete fiercely with the iPhone 16. Here’s a comprehensive look at what makes this device a game-changer.
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, starts at a hefty ¥19,999 ($2,800) but given its unique features, some might argue that it’s worth every penny. When folded, it offers a handy 6.4-inch display, but you can either unfold a second panel for a 7.9-inch handset or go all out to reveal a 10.2-inch tablet. This marvel uses LTPO OLED technology, supporting adaptive refresh rates, a 240Hz touch sample rate, and a 1,440Hz PWM dimming. What’s truly impressive is how Huawei has managed to keep the device ultra-thin, highly functional, and surprisingly lightweight.
Weighing in at just 238 grams, the Mate XT Ultimate Design is lighter than many flagship phones out there. When fully unfolded into its tablet form, it boasts a mere 3.6mm thickness. The rear of the device features a sumptuous genuine leather finish available in red and black, providing durability to match its premium look. The smartphone’s dual-hinge design and innovative materials, including a large UTG screen for the inner panel and non-Newtonian fluid for the outer unit, make it resilient against scratches and daily wear.
Under the hood, the Mate XT Ultimate Design packs slim battery packs, altogether measuring a scant 1.9mm but housing a total capacity of 5,600mAh. This power bank supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, ensuring you’re always ready to go. Camera enthusiasts will appreciate the substantial rear camera bump, featuring four sensors: a 50MP primary shooter with variable aperture technology, a 12MP ultrawide-angle lens, a periscope telephoto lens offering up to 5.5x optical zoom with OIS, and a laser focus sensor. The front-facing camera is a solid 8MP. This robust camera array falls under Huawei’s XMAGE branding, promising top-notch photo quality.
Three versions of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design are available, all equipped with 16GB of RAM. The base model comes with 256GB of storage and costs ¥19,999 ($2,809). For those needing more space, a 512GB version is priced at ¥21,999 ($3,090), while the high-end 1TB model comes in at ¥23,999 ($3,371). These models will be released in China and select European markets, with pre-orders already being accepted. Mark your calendars—the device officially launches on September 20, coinciding with Apple’s iPhone 16 release.
Get ready to see a new era unfold with the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design, a device that’s redefining the boundaries of what a smartphone can be.
