Huawei has officially launched the Mate XTs, its second-generation trifold smartphone, aiming to refine the innovative design introduced by its predecessor. The new Mate XTs starts at 17,999 yuan (around $2,520) and introduces key upgrades for improved usability and productivity The Verge
Key Features & Upgrades
- Stylus Support: For the first time, the Mate XTs is compatible with Huawei’s M-Pen 3 stylus—a big leap toward productivity and artful interaction on its expansive foldable display
- Hardware Enhancements: Powered by the Kirin 9020 chip and backed by 16 GB RAM, the Mate XTs offers snappy performance under HarmonyOS 5.1. It also sports a triple rear camera system—a 50 MP main sensor with variable aperture, a 12 MP ultrawide, and a 12 MP periscope telephoto plus an 8 MP selfie camera—paired with a 5,600 mAh battery supporting 66 W wired, 50 W wireless, and reverse wireless charging
- Refined Design: The Mate XTs retains the bold tri-fold “Z” architecture, offering a 6.4-inch view when closed, a 7.9-inch partial view, and a full 10.2-inch tablet-sized display when fully unfolded. Huawei has also enhanced its folding mechanism for durability and sleekness, and broadened color options with new white and hibiscus purple finishes—alongside returning red and black
Pricing & Availability
- Price Range: The base variant (16 GB + 256 GB) starts at 17,999 CNY ($2,520); higher-end models go up to 21,999 CNY ($3,090) for 1 TB storage
- Market Focus: Launching initially in China, Huawei positions the Mate XTs as a more mature version of its tri-fold strategy—less an experiment, more a refined device aimed at a broader premium segment
Why the Mate XTs Matters
- Progressive Innovation: Huawei continues to lead the tri-fold segment, upgrading from novelty to practicality with stylus integration and hardware refinements.
- Productivity Powerhouse: The inclusion of M-Pen 3 transforms the foldable from a visual marvel to a productivity canvas—especially valuable in note-taking, presentations, and multitasking.
- Competitive Tech Edge: As competitors like Samsung prepare their own tri-fold models (e.g., rumored Galaxy G Fold), Huawei holds a head start both in design and commercial rollouts
