The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is the world's first double-folding, or tri-fold[3][4]foldable smartphone.[a][5][6][7] It was announced on 10 September 2024 and made available for pre-order in China the same day.[8][9]
Hardware
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, or 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
Out 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, have been released by the brand. It uses the Kirin 9010, which is a 7nm processor.[10] There are three storage configurations available: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.[11] 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.[12][13]
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.[11]
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate 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 users 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.[11]
The device can be used with a case that has a kickstand, and a foldable keyboard with a built in trackpad to provide a desktop PC-like experience.[14][15][16][17]
Repair cost
The 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 cost ¥7,999. If the user chooses to keep the old display, the repair would cost ¥9,799. In case the motherboard malfunctions, a replacement for the 1 TB model might cost as much as ¥10,699.[18][19]
Notes
^Based on statistics of commercially available products, as of September 10, 2024, Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is the world's first commercially available triple-folding foldable smartphone.
