In 2025, Chinese brands aren’t just catching up in the foldable race. They’re dictating the pace. From Huawei’s pioneering tri-fold concept to Honor’s slim engineering marvels, this year’s best Chinese foldables are redefining what mobile hardware can do, from displays that break brightness records to battery tech that feels pulled straight from the future.
If you’re ready to invest in a foldable phone that pushes boundaries in meaningful ways, these are the must-buy Chinese foldables that deserve your attention.
1. Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate Design
Huawei introduced the Mate XTs as a follow-up to last year’s Mate XT. It remains the only production-ready tri-fold phone available for purchase in 2025. The device switches between three usable form factors: a 6.4-inch folded phone, a 7.9-inch mini tablet when half-open, and a full 10.2-inch tablet when completely unfolded. The display features COE pixel technology, which reduces power consumption by 13%.
The tri-fold mechanism uses a Tiangong hinge with dual-track linkage, aerospace-grade steel, and an 8-layer buffer. Huawei claims 30% higher impact resistance, and the thinnest part of the display is just 0.02mm. The Kirin 9020 chip replaces the previous Kirin 9000 and improves performance by 36%.
The camera system includes a 50MP variable aperture main sensor, a 40MP ultra-wide with macro support, a 12MP periscope lens, and a 1.5MP multispectral sensor. It runs on a 5600mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
Prices start at 17,999 yuan (around $2,520) for the 256GB variant and go up to 22,499 yuan ($3,150) for the 1TB stylus bundle.
2. Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
Xiaomi launched the Mix Flip 2 with significant hardware and design upgrades. The device features a triple-curve foldable build and weighs just 199g. It comes with a redesigned hinge structure that improves durability with certifications for 200,000 folds.
The 4.01-inch outer AMOLED screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits brightness, and app functionality across more than 500 apps. The inner 6.86-inch AMOLED screen also offers 1.5K resolution, Dolby Vision, and a dynamic refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite powers the device with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage. Leica has co-developed the camera system, which includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with macro focus, and a 32MP front camera with 4K video recording.
Xiaomi priced the base 12GB+256GB variant at 5,999 yuan ($840), while the top-end 16GB+1TB version costs 7,299 yuan ($1,022).
3. Huawei Pura X
Huawei also launched the Pura X flip phone earlier this year with a unique 6.3-inch foldable OLED screen that uses a 16:10 aspect ratio. The outer 3.5-inch OLED display adopts a square 1:1 ratio. Both screens feature LTPO 2.0 technology, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and 1440Hz PWM dimming.
The device uses the Kirin 9020 processor, according to reports, and offers up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The rear camera setup features a 50MP RYYB main sensor, a 40MP ultra-wide, and an 8MP 3.5x telephoto lens. It also adds a 1.5MP multispectral color camera.
The 4720mAh dual-cell battery supports 66W wired and 40W wireless charging. The Pura X starts at 7,499 yuan ($1,050) and goes up to 9,999 yuan ($1,400) for the premium 1TB Collector’s Edition.
4. Oppo Find N5
Oppo launched the Find N5 globally with a focus on display quality and hinge engineering. The phone features an 8.12-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED foldable screen with a peak brightness of 2100 nits and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The outer 6.62-inch AMOLED screen peaks at 2450 nits and uses ceramic guard protection.
The titanium flexion hinge is now 36% stronger and 26% slimmer than the previous generation. Both displays support stylus input. The phone runs Android 15 with ColorOS 15 and brings new features like AI call summaries and cross-platform file access.
The camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with Hasselblad tuning, a 3x telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide sensor. Under the hood, it comes with a 5600mAh battery that powers the device with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging.
In China, prices start at 8,999 yuan ($1,260), while the international model costs 2,499 SGD (around $1,937).
5. Vivo X Fold 5
Vivo released the X Fold 5 with a focus on battery tech and display brightness. The inner 8.03-inch 2K+ LTPO panel and the outer 6.53-inch FHD+ screen both reach up to 4,500 nits. Both screens also support Dolby Vision and UTG glass protection.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and includes a VC + graphite cooling system. The hinge uses an antenna structure to save internal space and supports up to 600,000 folds.
The triple rear camera system includes a 50MP main shooter, a 50MP periscope lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide camera. It also features dual 20MP front cameras. The 6000mAh battery supports 80W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Vivo priced the X Fold 5 at 6999 yuan in China and Rs. 1,49,999 in India (around $1,700).
6. Honor Magic V5
Honor introduced the Magic V5 as its most durable and premium foldable to date. The design features an eight-curve frame and King Kong Giant Rhino Glass for superior drop resistance. The hinge uses aerospace-grade materials and supports 500,000 folds. The phone also carries IP58 and IP59 ratings.
The 7.95-inch inner and 6.43-inch outer OLED screens support 120Hz refresh rate and peak at 5000 nits. The display also supports HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision. The camera setup includes a 50MP wide lens, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP periscope with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom.
It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite with up to 16GB RAM and a 6100mAh silicon-carbon battery on the 1TB variant. Charging support includes 66W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.
Honor priced the base model at 8,999 yuan ($1,260), and the top-end variant at 10,999 yuan ($1,540).
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