Huawei only launched its first-generation tri-fold phone last September, but it appears that a follow-up is already in the works. A new leak from Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station claims that Huawei’s second-generation tri-fold device is slated for release in the second half of 2025.
According to the leak, the upcoming foldable will stick with the same screen setup. This likely means the multi-panel folding mechanism seen in the original Mate XT. Most of the changes are happening under the hood.
The next tri-fold is expected to feature a new Kirin chipset built on what tipster calls a N-1 node. It could be the Kirin 9020 chip, DCS says in the comment, which makes sense as the original Mate XT is powered by Kirin 9010.
Imaging is another area where the new tri-fold phone could see some meaningful improvements. While exact camera specs aren’t yet available, the leak suggests that Huawei is focusing heavily on photography and peripheral upgrades for its next Mate foldable.
Huawei Mate XT is a special foldable
What made the Huawei Mate XT stand out last year was its bold form factor. It was the first commercially available tri-fold phone, featuring a flexible OLED display that folded in two places to expand into a full-sized tablet.
While most foldables on the market offer a single hinge design, Huawei went a step further with a Z-style folding structure that gave users more flexibility and screen real estate in a relatively compact footprint.
The Mate XT also garnered attention for its software optimization. HarmonyOS adapted seamlessly between phone, tablet, and tent modes for a smooth user experience with minimal lag or scaling issues.
Combined with respectable battery life and Huawei’s in-house Kirin 9010 chip, the Mate XT seems to perform durably and better than expected. You can check out our review (video | read) for more details.
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