Huawei has finally announced the highly anticipated Mate XT Ultimate Design, marking a significant milestone in foldable device technology. As the world’s first tri-folding smartphone, the Mate XT stands out in a market dominated by traditional inward-folding devices.
We got a quick hands-on with the device after its launch in China, and here are our thoughts.
Revolutionary Triple Folding Design
The Mate XT’s unique tri-folding design allows for a substantially larger inner screen compared to its competitors. When unfolded, it boasts an impressive 10.2-inch 3K display, effectively transforming into a full-sized tablet. To complement this tablet-like functionality, Huawei offers an optional keyboard accessory as well.
The tablet is thin and light like other recent foldables on the market, but what’s different is that it folds in a Z shape instead of the traditional V. One side folds backwards while the other side folds towards the front. So folding the Mate XT will take some getting used to.
Despite its innovative folding mechanism, the Mate XT maintains a remarkably slim profile. When folded, it measures just 12.8mm in thickness—only marginally thicker than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6’s 12.1mm folded state.
The crease is visible and could be more obvious in long term use. We were impressed by the edges of the display, it was extremely thin, especially when compared with a similar sized tablet.
Good Camera System
The Mate XT features a versatile camera setup:
- Primary sensor: 50MP with variable aperture (f/1.4 to f/4.0)
- Ultrawide camera: 12MP
- Periscope telephoto: 12MP
- Front-facing camera: 8MP for selfies
Super Slim Battery Technology
One of the key factors enabling the Mate XT’s slim design is its advanced battery technology. The device incorporates a 5600mAh silicon carbon battery, which Huawei claims is one of the world’s thinnest. Despite its compact size, the battery supports up to 66W wired fast charging, ensuring users don’t have to compromise on battery life or charging speeds.
In our limited use, we could see the Huawei Mate XT represented a significant leap forward in foldable smartphone technology, offering a unique combination of a larger screen with enhanced portability.
It would be interesting to see how the foldable performs in everyday use, but Huawei’s definitely got our attention. The phone goes on sale officially from September 20 in China.
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