Huawei is gearing up to unveil its second tri-fold foldable smartphone, the Mate XTs, beating Samsung to the punch with their first foldable device.
In summary
- Huawei Mate XTs to be announced 4 September
- Device shown being used by company CEO
- Similar device to Huawei Mate XT expected
The tech giant has confirmed that the launch event for the Huawei Mate XTs will take place in Beijing on 4 September.
According to reports, Huawei CEO Richard Yu teased the new device in a video, showcasing the Mate XTs in an elegant white finish with a gold frame.
In the teaser, Yu is seen using a stylus accessory with the foldable device before effortlessly folding it back into a standard form factor and effortlessly slipping it into his jacket pocket.
Rumors suggest that the Mate XTs will come equipped with a faster Kirin 9020 chip and feature a new 50MP main camera with a variable aperture, along with a new periscope telephoto camera.
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What we thought of the original Huawei Mate XT
We had the opportunity to test out the original Huawei Mate XT earlier this year and were impressed by its top-notch hardware combined with some software limitations.
The innovative three-part internal screen provides a unique portable tablet experience, setting it apart from other foldable devices on the market.
The camera quality on the Huawei Mate XT also stood out, offering impressive performance for a foldable phone.
However, the device’s lack of access to Google Play Store and Google services due to Western sanctions remains a significant drawback, impacting app availability.
We are eager to see how Huawei will enhance the foldable format with the Mate XTs, as they continue to push boundaries in the tech industry. The competition, including Samsung’s rumored Galaxy Z TriFold, is also expected to make waves in the foldable phone market.
