Abstract
- Huawei Mate XT, the world’s first trifold cellphone, goes international with a ten.2-inch show.
- The Mate XT encompasses a 5,600mAh battery, triple-camera setup, and 66W quick charging.
- Huawei additionally launched the MatePad Professional 13.2, FreeArc earbuds, and the Huawei Band 10.
Final yr, Huawei made headlines with the launch of the Mate XT, the world’s first trifold cellphone — the primary commercially out there cellphone that may unfold twice. At first look, the Huawei Mate XT seems like a daily smartphone with a 6.4-inch show, however unfolding it twice reveals a large 10.2-inch tablet-like display screen. Till now, the Mate XT has solely been out there in China, however that is lastly altering.
At a launch occasion in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Huawei formally introduced the Mate XT goes international. The cellphone is launching with a hefty €3,499 price ticket and is offered solely in 16GB/1TB variant. The worldwide mannequin is usually similar to the model bought in China, with the one notable distinction being the software program. As anticipated, Huawei has changed HarmonyOS with EMUI 14, which, sadly, remains to be based mostly on Android 14 and, as anticipated, comes with out Google Play Retailer help.
Past that, you are getting the identical {hardware} because the Chinese language Mate XT. The cellphone options two hinges that fold the show twice, providing you with a 6.4-inch cowl display screen for on a regular basis duties. Unfold it as soon as, and also you get a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6-like squarish inside show that is good for multitasking. Unfold it once more, and also you get the total 10.2-inch tablet-like display screen, superb for productiveness or media consumption.
The Mate XT is extremely skinny at simply 3.6mm when unfolded and 12.8mm when folded, which is just barely thicker than the 12.2mm Galaxy Z Fold 6 regardless of having an additional hinge and display screen. On the again, the Mate XT packs a triple-camera setup with a 50MP major sensor (with PDAF and OIS), a 12MP telephoto lens with 5.5x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultra-wide digicam. Powering all this can be a surprisingly giant 5,600mAh battery with help for 66W wired quick charging.
Huawei’s newest pill, earbuds, and health band additionally launched
Alongside the Mate XT, Huawei additionally introduced a handful of different merchandise at its first launch occasion of 2025. The corporate unveiled an up to date MatePad Professional with a 13.2-inch OLED PaperMatte show, that includes a 2.8K decision and a ten,100mAh battery that may be totally charged in simply 65 minutes. Huawei can also be introducing a brand new Good Magnetic Keyboard to provide the pill a extra laptop-like typing expertise. The MatePad Professional 13.2 might be out there for €1,049.
Additionally introduced had been Huawei FreeArc earbuds, the corporate’s first pair of open-ear earbuds with an earhook design. These include an earhook design paired with the corporate’s iconic C-Bridge construction, which Huawei says improves consolation and stability. The earbuds promise punchy bass, clear sound, and IP57 water resistance, making them good for on a regular basis use, even in powerful circumstances.
Rounding out the lineup is the brand new Huawei Band 10, a light-weight health tracker for many who do not need a cumbersome smartwatch. It encompasses a new Enhanced Sleep Well being Assistant to offer detailed sleep insights and actionable suggestions, together with a enjoyable Panda-themed watch face that adjustments based mostly in your temper all through the day.
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