After weeks of anticipation, Huawei has officially unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate Design, the world’s first foldable phone with a dual-hinge and triple-screen setup. As expected, it comes with a steep price tag.
In China, the base model with 256GB of storage starts at 19,999 yuan (around $2,809), which is approximately $300 more than a brand-new 16-inch MacBook Pro.
All versions come with 16GB of RAM, with additional storage options available: 512GB for 21,999 yuan (around $3,089) and 1TB for 23,999 yuan (about $3,370). Before the pricing was revealed, the Chinese retailer Vmall reported an impressive 3.7 million preorders.
The Mate XT uses a unique Z-shaped dual-hinge design, allowing for different usage modes. When collapsed, it functions as a traditional smartphone with a 6.4-inch OLED display.
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Fully unfolded, the display expands to 10.2 inches (with a resolution of 2,232 x 3,184). The device can also be partially unfolded to create a 7.9-inch display option.
It’s powered by a 5,600mAh battery, with support for 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. On the back, there’s a triple-camera array featuring a 50-megapixel main sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 12-megapixel periscope lens.
The front sports an 8-megapixel hole-punch selfie camera located on the left-most screen when the device is fully unfolded.
