Huawei is turning up the heat ahead of its next big launch. The company has confirmed that the FreeBuds 7i will debut alongside the Mate XTs next week, and fresh teasers are putting stylus support front and center. In a playful swipe at a key rival that recently stepped away from pen integration on its latest large foldables, Huawei’s new videos on Weibo spotlight a tri-fold phone that works with a stylus—positioning the Mate XTs as a productivity-first foldable.
The Mate XTs also appears slightly thinner than last year’s model, judging by the latest imagery. The teasers showcase two colorways, Pure White and Hibiscus Purple, while a well-known leaker adds that Ruby Red and Jet Black are also planned. Under the hood, the device is expected to come with 16 GB of RAM and storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB, giving buyers plenty of room for apps, photos, and offline files.
Key details at a glance:
– Form factor: Second-generation tri-fold design with a slimmer profile
– Input: Stylus support highlighted in official teasers
– Colors (teased): Pure White, Hibiscus Purple
– Colors (rumored): Ruby Red, Jet Black
– Memory and storage (rumored): 16 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB
– Launch date: September 4 in China
– Also launching: FreeBuds 7i
Why it matters: With no tri-fold phone officially announced by its main competitor, Huawei sees an opening to define what a pen-friendly, multi-panel foldable can do. If the stylus experience is smooth across the unfolded canvas, the Mate XTs could appeal to note-takers, creatives, and power users who want tablet-like productivity in a device that still fits in a pocket.
What to watch next: final confirmation of color and storage variants, how the stylus pairs and charges, software features for handwriting and art, pricing, and whether Huawei plans a wider international release after the China launch.
