There are rumors that Huawei has postponed the release of the Mate X foldable smartphone to September but insiders have revealed that this isn’t true.
The Mate X is Huawei’s first foldable phone which was announced at a pre-MWC 2019 event in Barcelona. The device, unlike its rival, the Galaxy Fold, folds outwards and not inwards. At the launch, Huawei said the device will be available for purchase by the middle of the year.
Earlier this month, the device was listed on the official online store and the listing revealed it will be available in June. Samsung, on the other hand, already sent out review units to YouTubers and tech blogs. However, just a day after usage, there were reports of damaged displays.
The rumor about the postponement of the Mate X might have surfaced due to the issues with the Galaxy Fold, probably as a way to carry out more tests on the device before release. However, insiders have revealed Huawei will be sticking to its release schedule.
The Mate X has a large 8” flexible display with a 2480 x 2200 resolution. It folds into a phone with a 6.6-inch display on one side and a 6.38” display on the other side. It is powered by the Kirin 980 which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of expandable storage.
Due to its design, the Mate X’s triple rear cameras (40MP + 16MP + 8MP) also double as its front-facing cameras. The device has the Balong 5000 modem inside it which means it supports 5G networks. It also packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 55W fast-charging technology.
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Huawei has put a price tag of €2299 (~$2607) on the Mate X.
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