Huawei’s next-generation tri-fold smartphone is now moving closer to its official launch. Scheduled to debut on Sept. 7, the Mate XT 2 has opened for pre-orders in China, giving us a clearer picture of the configurations coming to market. The company has also revealed several design details that distinguish it from the original model.

Huawei Mate XT 2 configurations revealed

The Huawei Mate XT 2 is available in four configurations: 16GB+512GB, 16GB+1TB, 16GB+1TB with a privacy display, and a top-end 16GB+2TB version with a privacy display and stylus bundle. The first three options are offered in Obsidian Black, White, and Purple, while the 16GB+2TB package is exclusive to the Purple finish.

Huawei has not yet revealed the official pricing, although the first-generation Mate XT launched at a premium price, so the new model is expected to remain firmly in the flagship category.

The phone also adopts a redesigned tri-fold structure called the “Wing Fold” architecture. Unlike the original Z-shaped arrangement, the two secondary panels fold inward, enclosing the flexible main display when the phone is closed. A dedicated outer display on one side allows users to handle calls, messages, payments, and other everyday tasks without unfolding the larger screen.

Huawei has kept symmetry at the center of the design, aiming for a more balanced weight distribution when the device is opened. The company says the Mate XT 2 measures just 3.5mm in its thinnest unfolded section while accommodating both internal and external displays. The hinge system and screens have also been reinforced to improve durability against everyday impacts.

The outer display features a pill-shaped front camera cutout, with support for 3D face recognition and face-based payments expected. The phone is also tipped to support on-device heart-rate monitoring, while HarmonyOS 7 is expected to bring interface improvements designed specifically for the large tri-fold screen. These include enhanced multitasking and split-screen functionality. The chipset remains uncertain, with reports pointing to either the Kirin 9030S or a new Kirin 9050-series processor.

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Huawei has finally shown off the design of the Mate XT 2, and the tri-fold phone looks nothing like its predecessor. The new phone swaps the Z-shaped fold of the original Mate XT for a U-shaped fold instead.

Looking at the official images, the fold pattern resembles Samsung’s tri-fold, though the order the panels fold in is slightly different. Unlike the Galaxy Z Tri-Fold, which opens from the left panel, the Mate XT2 opens to the right

The main benefit of the U-shaped design is that it protects the foldable’s inner screen. When you fold it all the way shut, the flexible inner screen sits tucked inside the body, so you’re less likely to crack it by accident. Since a replacement screen for the original Mate XT costs 4,999 yuan, this will be a huge relief for buyers who want a tri-fold for that extra screen space.

The Mate XT 2’s outer screen deserves a mention too. Its front camera sits inside a pill-shaped cutout, like Huawei’s regular candybar flagships. As a result, it likely has 3D face recognition, similar to what’s rumored for the Pura 90 Ultra.

Around back, the camera module looks a lot like last year’s, keeping the same octagonal shape.

Huawei Mate XT 2 could use Kirin 9030S processor

On performance, Huawei is expected to use the same Kirin 9030S chip found in the Pura X View. That chip first debuted in the Pura 90 Pro and Pura 90 Pro Max, and it now powers most of Huawei’s flagship lineup. 

Under the hood, it packs one super core at 2.69GHz, three large cores at 2.15GHz, and four medium cores at 1.62GHz, paired with a Maleoon 935F GPU running at 933MHz with three compute units.

The Mate XT 2 will also be the first phone to run HarmonyOS 7. Its Ark Engine gets a large model built into the system for the first time, trained on more than 2 billion scene-learning data points. Huawei says that pushes performance up another 15% while keeping annual load growth under 10%.

Huawei hasn’t confirmed a launch date yet, but with the design now public, a full unveiling shouldn’t be far behind.

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Huawei has officially set the date for its next major product event. The company confirmed today that the ‘HarmonyOS 7 | Huawei Mate XT 2 and All-Scenario New Product Launch Event’ will take place on September 7.

As the name implies, the Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold phone will be the highlight of the event alongside HarmonyOS 7.

The rumor mill has been teasing a September launch for the Mate XT 2 for months. According to leaks, the device could be powered by a Kirin 9050 Pro chipset built around stronger on-device AI. 

The tri-fold is also expected to get a redesigned hinge that could reduce the visible crease. Huawei may also switch to UFG glass on the screen for improved durability. The device could come in Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and the usual white finish.

Huawei has not confirmed any of these details yet. Still, they would make sense as upgrades to the original Mate XT. The first-generation model featured a 10.2-inch display when fully unfolded and had a body that was just 3.6mm thick at its thinnest point. Despite its high price, the phone reportedly sold more than 400,000 units.

For the Mate XT 2, Huawei will need to keep the phone thin while making the three-hinge design more durable. That will be especially important for a device with such a large folding screen and multiple moving parts.

HarmonyOS 7 will also take center stage

The software could be just as important as the hardware. Huawei officially introduced HarmonyOS 7 in June, and the September event should give us a better look at how it works on a tri-fold phone.

A device like the Mate XT 2 puts more pressure on the software than a standard foldable. Huawei needs to handle multiple windows, resize apps across three different screen layouts, and make switching between folded and unfolded modes feel seamless. 

For now, Huawei has not shared an official specification sheet, so most of the Mate XT 2’s hardware details remain unconfirmed. We won’t have to wait much longer, though. 

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Huawei is preparing two separate launch events in September, says credible leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) on Weibo. Reportedly, the tri-fold Mate XT2 might launch early in the month, while the flagship Mate 90 series will follow in late September.

This timeline lines up with what other tipsters have said in recent weeks. Huawei was previously expected to launch the Mate 90 lineup in November like previous years, but multiple leaks now suggest the timeline has shifted to September, likely because Huawei wants to go hand-in-hand with new iPhones. DCS’s new leak adds weight to the claim.

What do we know?

The Mate XT2 is technically Huawei’s third tri-fold phone after the original Mate XT and the Mate XTs refresh that launched last September. As per reports, the new tri-fold will feature a new 3nm-based Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, a battery above 6,000mAh, and a redesigned hinge that reduces the screen crease on the 10.2-inch unfolded display. Huawei is also expected to offer new color options, including Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White.

The Mate 90 series is Huawei’s next mainline flagships, including the standard model, Pro, Pro Max, and RS variants. Reportedly, Huawei is moving to flat screens across the line. 

The Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 RS are also tipped to use dual periscope telephoto cameras. The phones will have battery capacity in the range of 6,800mAh and 7,000mAh, paired with a new 6.9-inch display. Both device lines are expected to run on the same Kirin 9050 Pro chipset as the tri-fold. 

Huawei has not confirmed either launch date. DCS has a track record of accurate calls on past Huawei devices, which adds some weight to this report. More specifics, including pricing and exact release dates, should surface closer to the expected launch time.

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Huawei appears to be gearing up to launch its next foldable smartphones later this year. While the company has not confirmed any details yet, a new leak hints that its upcoming foldables could bring major upgrades in performance, cameras, and battery capacity.

Huawei’s next foldables tipped with Kirin 9050

According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Huawei is planning to launch both a new tri-fold phone and a conventional book-style foldable in the second half of this year. While the tipster has not revealed the names of these devices, he could be referring to the Huawei Mate XT 2 and Mate X9 foldable phones.

Both devices are said to feature next-generation flagship Kirin chipsets. The tri-fold model is tipped to introduce further refinements to its folding design, while the book-style foldable is expected to feature an 8.15-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen.

When the tipster says these devices will use next-generation Kirin chips, it appears Huawei may skip the Kirin 9030 series altogether in favour of the upcoming Kirin 9050 lineup. The chipset is expected to arrive in standard and Pro variants, with the Mate XT 2 likely to debut with the Kirin 9050 Pro. The device is also tipped to ship with HarmonyOS 7.

Previous reports claim the new chip could adopt a dual-layer vertically stacked logic architecture, which is expected to improve both performance and power efficiency without relying on a more advanced manufacturing process.

The same source claims Huawei’s upcoming foldables could feature a large 1/1.3-inch primary camera sensor, a periscope telephoto camera, and a compact camera module. The devices are also expected to pack batteries starting with the number six, suggesting capacities above 6,000mAh. In terms of pricing, these devices are likley to cost around 10,000 Yuan (~$1,470).

As per a previous report, the Mate XTs is expected to arrive in multiple shades, such as Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White. If the leaks prove accurate, Huawei could unveil its next-generation foldables as early as September.

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Huawei could be preparing to launch its next-generation tri-fold smartphone later this year. A fresh leak has now surfaced online, hinting at what users can expect from the alleged Huawei Mate XT 2. While the company has not officially confirmed the device yet, the latest details suggest that Huawei may focus heavily on improving durability and everyday usability.

Huawei Mate XT 2 launch timeline and key upgrades

According to details shared by Chinese tipster Hyperdimensional Realm, the Huawei Mate XT 2 could launch in October this year. The device is also said to debut alongside the upcoming Mate 90 series in China. If the launch timeline turns out to be accurate, Huawei would be following a similar release schedule to its earlier tri-fold foldable models.

The leak claims that the Mate XT 2 may feature the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset. The processor is expected to place a strong focus on on-device AI capabilities. Reports surrounding the chip have appeared multiple times in recent weeks, although Huawei has not revealed anything officially about it so far.

The upcoming tri-fold phone is tipped to pack a battery larger than 6,000mAh, which would be a noticeable jump over the 5,600mAh battery seen on the previous-generation model. The leak also suggests that the phone’s camera performance may match the capabilities of the Mate X7 series.

Another major area of improvement could be the hinge mechanism and crease management. The tipster claims Huawei has made significant advancements in hinge technology, which may help reduce the visible crease on the folding display. A previous leak revealed that the device would be available in three shades, such as Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White.

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Huawei is currently the sole brand to have launched a triple-folding phone. And if a new rumor is to be believed, its successor is not that far off as well.

According to tipster Fixed Focus Digital, the company’s next-generation triple-folding phone, expected to launch as the Mate XT 2, is reportedly set to be unveiled on September 10. That’s almost exactly a year after the first Mate XT tri-fold made its debut.

Mate XT 2 might launch at the same time as iPhone 17

If the date is accurate, the launch would coincide with Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 event, which is rumored to take place on September 9 or 10. 

The timing also feels deliberate enough. Huawei and Apple have been circling each other for years, especially in China, and a back-to-back reveal would be another high-profile face-off.

In the past few weeks, multiple leaks have pointed to an early-to-mid September reveal for Huawei’s next foldable flagship. It was previously rumored to launch on September 12, but Fixed Focus Digital now claims the company is targeting the 10th. It also happens to be the date Huawei used last year for the Mate XT Ultimate Design edition.

Huawei hasn’t officially confirmed anything about the Mate XT 2 yet, and we still don’t know what changes it will bring over the first-gen model. 

The original Mate XT was notable for its tri-fold design — opening up to a tablet-sized display — and it gained plenty of attention in China, even managing to steal some of the spotlight from the iPhone 16’s local debut. 

Now, with its successor rumored to drop right alongside the iPhone 17 lineup, Huawei might be setting up for a repeat performance. It is expected to come in Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White shades.

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Amidst reports of Samsung’s first ever tri-fold phone being in the works, Huawei is continuing development of its second generation tri-folding phone. But ahead of any official announcement, the Mate XT 2 has just surfaced in a new leak, which confirmed its possible color options. So here’s what you need to know.

Huawei Mate XT 2: More Color Options in the 2nd Gen Model

According to known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Chinese tech giant is planning on releasing the Mate XT 2 in multiple color options. To recall, the original Huawei Mate XT was announced in two color variants, namely Ruihong (Red) and Dark Black. But the next gen model may debut in four variants, which includes Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White.

Huawei’s first tri-fold phone carried an exorbitant price tag but was still received well in China, with a global release following a while later. Just recently, the Mate XT 2 was certified with support for both 5G networking and satellite communication, carrying the GRL-AL20 model number. It is also expected to get the more durable UFG glass for its tall foldable screen. Based on what we know so far, this model could be equipped with the Kirin 9020 SoC that also powers the Huawei Pura 80 lineup.

Thanks to its unique form factor, the main screen is taller than your typical notebook style folding phones and may reach 10.2 inches in size when completely unfolded. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report, so take this news with a pinch of salt for now.

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Huawei‘s first Mate XT was announced a while back with an innovative new tri-folding mechanism, which took foldable smartphones to the next level. But there were some questions regarding its overall durability, owing to its unique design. Now, a fresh leak hints that the next-gen Mate XT 2 model could be getting a huge upgrade in this aspect, thanks to an advanced glass technology.

Huawei Mate XT 2 gets stronger than ever before

The latest information arrives from a Weibo tipster, Fixed Focus Digital. In the post, the tipster claims that the Huawei Mate XT 2 could be getting the same advanced UFG (ultra-flexible glass) technology, which is used on the Samsung W25. To recall, the W25 is a premium variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 that is exclusive to the Chinese market.

Simply put, this is a better protective display cover than the UTG (ultra-thin glass) covers that are found in most other foldable smartphones. For those unaware, the South Korean tech giant gets its UFG panels from the known glass specialist, Schott. So the latest rumor also hints that the German company is getting a new competitor from China (Via Notebookcheck).

Earlier this month, we also covered another report regarding the Mate XT 2 tri-folding phone, which claimed that it would be making its China debut alongside the Mate X7 in the second half of 2025. While finer details are still at large, Huawei could pack the Mate XT 2 with the Kirin 9020 SoC that also powers the Huawei Pura 80 lineup.

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Last year, Huawei surprised the tech world by launching the Mate XT as the world’s first triple foldable smartphone. There have been reports that the brand could be working on a successor edition of the device for this year. A new leak by tipster Super Dimension reveals that Huawei’s second-generation triple foldable device will launch this year.

Huawei Mate XT 2, Mate X7 launch timeframe (rumored)

There have been some reports that Huawei’s next triple foldable could be called the Huawei Mate XTs. Debunking these rumors, the tipster claims that the second-generation device will be called the Huawei Mate XT 2 Extraordinary Master. In the global market, this device is likely to be dubbed the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design.

As can be seen in the Weibo post, the tipster claims that the Huawei Mate XT 2 (triple foldable) and Mate X7 (book-style foldable) will debut in the second half of this year. He added that these devices will arrive with new chipsets, cameras, and batteries. Next year, Huawei will launch foldable tablets.

Huawei Mate XT 2 specifications (rumored)

According to reports, the Huawei Mate XT 2 will continue to feature a 10.2-inch triple foldable screen like the previous generation. It is likely to feature Huawei’s in-house developed “Tian Gong” hinge mechanism, offering a slimmer yet durable construction.

Under the hood, the Mate XT 2 may feature the Kirin 9020hh chipset, which uses a 1+3+4 CPU setup consisting of a 2.5GHz prime Taishan core, three 2.15GHz middle cores, and four smaller 1.6GHz cores. For graphics, it is equipped with the Maleoon 920 GPU that works at 840MHz.

Huawei might also introduce eSIM functionality with the Mate XT 2, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. This move could help reclaim internal space, an important advantage for foldables aiming for sleeker profiles.

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