Huawei is launching its first tri-fold phone, named Mate XT Ultimate Design on September 10 in China. Before the big reveal, the device is now available for pre-order on the Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com, for those who want to get their hands on this innovation early. Huawei’s tri-fold is already available for pre-order in China
Unsurprisingly, the company is keeping the pricing details under wraps. But one thing is certain now — the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design will be the first commercially available tri-fold and not a concept phone like the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 showcased earlier this month.
The pre-order page confirms a few other details of the foldable. It will go on sale in China from September 20 and will be available in two memory variants, 16/512GB and 16GB/1TB. The color options are Ruihong and Xuanhei.
Based on teasers Huawei released earlier this week, the Mate XT boasts a sleek, slim design when unfolded. Unfold it, and you’ve got a tablet-sized screen – rumored to be around 10 inches – supported by a complex dual-hinge design.
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Huawei has reportedly managed to keep the phone’s thickness under 5mm thin when unfolded. Impressive engineering, if true. Folded shut, it transforms into a regular-looking smartphone – perfect for slipping into your pocket.
Flipping it over, the rear design takes inspiration from the Mate 60 RS. We see a familiar octagonal camera module housing a periscope telephoto lens. The back panel is finished with luxurious vegan leather – a nice touch for a phone likely to command a premium price. Huawei’s tri-fold is already available for pre-order in China
Speaking of price, that’s still under wraps. Leaks point to a hefty 14,900 Yuan (around $2,000), which wouldn’t be surprising considering this is Huawei’s first foray into tri-folding tech. It’s also speculated to be a limited edition offering, making it a potential collector’s item for early adopters.
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