The Huawei Mate XT is the world's first double-folding foldable smartphone.[2][3][4] It was announced on 10 September 2024 and made available for pre-order in China the same day.[5][6] For its most recent smartphone, one of China's leading smartphone manufacturers has ranked 2.8 million pre-sales. Before anyone knew the phone's price, the pre-sale began just one day after reservations opened. Huawei's Mate XT, a trifold smartphone, is expected to take center stage at a Chinese presentation on Tuesday. Huawei only offers two colors for its smartphones on the e-commerce site. Almost 3 million people have registered as of the time of publication.[7]
| Brand | Huawei |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Huawei |
| Series | Huawei Mate |
| Compatible networks | GSM/ CDMA/ HSPA / CDMA2000/ LTE / 5G |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Form factor | Foldable smartphone |
| Weight |
|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 4.2 |
| Modem | 5G |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM (LPDDR5 specification) |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB ROM (UFS 4.0 specification) |
| Battery | 5600mAh (rated), not removable or replaceable |
| References | [1] |
Hardware
editRAM:
- 16GB
Flash: (options)
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
- 1 TB
Diagonal display size: (depends on number of unfolded panels)
- 6.4 inch (1 panel)
- 7.9 inch (2 panels)
- 10.2 inch (3 panels), 3184 x 2232 pixels, 90 Hz, 16:11 ratio.
Cameras:
- 50MP main
- 12MP ultra-wide
- 12MP 5.5x telephoto
- 8MP selfie
Battery:
- 5600 mAh (total for three batteries)
Features and Specifications
editOut of the box, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design dual-SIM (Nano+ Nano) runs Harmony OS 4.2. Its 10.2-inch (3,184 x 2,232 pixel) flexible LTPO OLED screen folds into two different sizes when folded: 7.9 inches (2,048 x 2,232 pixels) when folded once, and 6.4 inches (1,008 x 2,232 pixels) when folded twice.
Details on the processor powering the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design, which features 16GB of RAM, has been released by the brand, and it uses the Kirin 9010, which is a 7nm processor.[8] There are three storage configurations available: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.[9] The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design base edition costs CNY 19,999 (about Rs. 2,37,000, or $2,800), and it has 16GB of RAM and 256GB of built-in storage. Furthermore, at CNY 21,999 (approximately Rs. 2,59,500 approximately $3090) and CNY 23,999 (approximately Rs. 2,84,000 approximately $3370), respectively, the phone will be available with storage capacities of 512GB and 1TB.[10][11]
The 50-megapixel camera on the outside of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design features optical image stabilization (OIS) and a variable aperture that goes from f/1.2 to f/4.0. It also has a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera with 5.5x optical zoom, OIS, and an f/3.4 aperture, as well as a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The smartphone's display has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats, located in a hole-punch cutout in the center of the screen.[12]
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate[13] Design has USB 3.1 Type-C port, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, and 4G LTE connectivity choices. In addition to having a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric verification, the phone is equipped with a powerful 5,600mAh battery that supports both fast wired charging at 66W and wireless charging at 50W. Additionally, it offers reverse charging capabilities, allowing you to charge other devices either with 5W wired reverse charging or 7.5W wireless reverse charging. It weighs 298g and has dimensions of 156.7x73x12.8mm for a single screen, 156.7x143x7.45mm for a dual screen, and 156.7x219x3.6mm for a triple screen.[14]
Maintenance Cost
editThe cost of replacing and maintaining the equipment will also be high. According to GSM Arena, Huawei has released the official list of Mate XT repair charges. Replacing the screen will set you back 7,999 Chinese Yuan, or about Rs 94,000. If you choose to keep the old display, the repair would cost you 9,799 Chinese Yuan, or around Rs 1,15,000. In case the motherboard malfunctions, a replacement for the 1TB model might cost as much as 10,699 Chinese Yuan, or roughly Rs 1,26,000.[15]
References
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- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design official: Tri-fold phone that opens into a 10.2" 3K OLED screen". FoneArena.com. 2024-09-10. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Lucic, Kristijan (2024-09-10). "World's first tri-fold smartphone is official, the Huawei Mate XT". Android Headlines. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Dayaram, Sareena (2024-09-10). "Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Is the World's First Triple-Foldable Phone, Priced at $2,800". CNET. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Lim, Lionel (2024-09-09). "Huawei's tri-fold phone crosses 3 million preorders as Chinese tech giant keeps up pressure on Apple in China". Fortune Asia. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Deng, Iris (2024-09-09). "Huawei tri-fold smartphone seizes mainland's interest ahead of iPhone 16 launch". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "Huawei's new trifold phone gets over 3 million preorders in a matter of hours, here's all you need to know about it". The Economic Times. 2024-09-11. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Ultimate - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Launched as the World's First Tri-Fold Phone at This Price". Gadgets 360. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design Is the World's First Triple-Foldable Phone, Priced at $2,800". CNET. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT: World's First Triple Fold Smartphone - TechDroit360". 2024-09-11. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Launched as the World's First Tri-Fold Phone at This Price". Gadgets 360. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Price, Tech Specs & Reviews". Nixgle. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT Launched as the World's First Tri-Fold Phone at This Price". Gadgets 360. 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ "Huawei Mate XT, the Triple-Foldable's repair costs are higher than buying a new iPhone". Digit. 2024-09-13. Retrieved 2024-09-13.