In September 2024, Huawei launched the Mate XT Ultimate Design, marking it as the first commercially available triple-screen foldable smartphone. The device features a 6.4-inch cover display when folded and a larger 10.2-inch tablet screen when fully opened. Earlier in the year, it was made available in select international markets. The tech giant is reportedly developing its successor, the Huawei Mate XT 2, expected to hit the market in the latter half of 2025.
Anticipated Launch Timeline for Huawei Mate XT 2
According to renowned tipster Digital Chat Station’s post on Weibo, Huawei is anticipated to introduce a new tri-fold smartphone in the second half of this year, possibly named the Huawei Mate XT 2. This upcoming model is expected to retain the same screen resolution as its predecessor, the Mate XT Ultimate Design. It is rumored to incorporate a new chipset, alongside enhancements in camera functions and other hardware features.
Earlier reports indicated that the Huawei Mate XT 2 would be powered by a Kirin 9020 processor, promising significant advancements compared to the Kirin 9010 chip found in the original Mate XT Ultimate Design. While specific specifications for this new triple-foldable device have yet to surface, the proximity of its expected release suggests more information will become available soon.
Specifications and Pricing of Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design made its debut in China in September 2024, priced at CNY 19,999 (approximately Rs. 2,35,900) for the variant featuring 16GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone later launched in select global markets in February.
This foldable device operates on HarmonyOS 4.2 and is equipped with a 10.2-inch flexible LTPO OLED main display. When folded once, it reveals a 7.9-inch screen, and after a second fold, it transforms into a standard smartphone with a 6.4-inch display. The device is designed with a triple-camera system and is powered by a 5,600mAh battery that supports 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
