Huawei unveils Mate XT2 tri-fold smartphone
At a Guangzhou event Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2 tri-fold smartphone and said sales begin on September 12, with entry pricing at 19,999 yuan and premium models at 24,999 yuan. The device uses the new Kirin 9050 Pro processor built on a vertical "LogicFolding" architecture that Huawei says reduces signal delay and boosts performance by 42 percent; the company framed the design under its "Tau Scaling Law" as a response to sanctions. The launch coincides with Xiaomi and Apple foldable moves and follows data showing Huawei held 68 percent of Chinese foldable shipments in Q2, intensifying premium competition.
Huawei will start selling the Mate XT2 on September 12.
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Huawei presented the Mate XT2 in Guangzhou. Xiaomi and Apple are also showing foldable devices this week. The competition could increase offerings and pressure makers to innovate.
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