Following Apple's announcement of the iPhone 16 series, Huawei is gearing up to introduce its innovative Mate XT Ultimate Design, a tri-fold phone that is already generating buzz among Chinese consumers.
Huawei initiated pre-reservations for the Mate XT on September 7, and in just two days, the phone had already gathered an impressive 3 million reservations. While this doesn't necessarily mean sales, it does indicate significant interest. If you're keen to secure one, reservations are open until September 19, with the official release set for September 20.
Color Choices and Storage Options
The Mate XT offers four color selections: Dark Black, Crimson Red, classic White, and a bold Green. For storage, buyers can choose from options of 16GB RAM coupled with either 512GB or 1TB of space.
Speculating on Specifications
Rumors suggest that the Mate XT features a massive 10-inch display when unfolded, complete with a punch-hole selfie camera that’s speculated to be 8 megapixels. On the rear, it's said to come with a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a periscope telephoto lens for enhanced zoom capabilities. The device is reportedly powered by a Kirin 9-series chipset, though details remain scarce.
Price and Market Availability
Regarding other specifications, we remain in the realm of speculation. The price is also unconfirmed, but whispers suggest a hefty 15,000 Yuan (approximately $2,100) in China. Given its price point and status as a first-generation foldable, Huawei might initially restrict the Mate XT's availability to its home market.
Durability concerns have been a common issue with early foldable phones, and Huawei is likely aware of this. We'll have to wait until the official unveiling on September 10th to see if these issues have been addressed.
