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Huawei Unveils Mate XT 2: Smartphone Folds Inward on 2 Sides
Huawei unveiled its 3rd smartphone that folds into 3 sections, the Mate XT 2, in China on September 7. Unlike previous models, both 2 sides of the new device's screen fold inward. It is also the first foldable smartphone with a privacy-protecting OLED display. The Mate XT 2 has a starting price of 19,999 yuan, or approximately $3,000 (5,100 manats).
The first Mate XT went on sale in China in late 2024 and entered the international market several months later. Its accordion-folding screen eliminated the need for a separate external display. However, some parts of the delicate screen remained exposed at all times. The subsequent Mate XTs model retained the same design. Both 2 sides of the Mate XT 2's 10.2-inch flexible display fold inward, protecting it. One of the new model's main differences is its OLED display with a privacy mode. This system is similar to the solution Samsung added to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year. When the mode is activated, the screen's light is visible only within a narrow angle. As a result, the screen can be read normally from the front but appears almost black to people viewing it from the side.
The privacy display is offered only on the version with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This option costs an additional 1,000 yuan. According to the company's approximate calculation, that is $150 (255 manats). Versions with the standard display will not have the privacy feature.
The Mate XT 2 is powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro processor. The device has an IP59 protection rating and offers more durable water protection than previous models. There are 3 cameras on the back. Huawei has not yet announced whether the smartphone will be released outside China. The new folding design resembles the solution used in the Galaxy Z TriFold model that Samsung introduced last year. That smartphone was discontinued shortly after going on sale. Nevertheless, according to reports, Samsung continues to work on a new model that folds into 3 sections.
The first Mate XT went on sale in China in late 2024 and entered the international market several months later. Its accordion-folding screen eliminated the need for a separate external display. However, some parts of the delicate screen remained exposed at all times. The subsequent Mate XTs model retained the same design. Both 2 sides of the Mate XT 2's 10.2-inch flexible display fold inward, protecting it. One of the new model's main differences is its OLED display with a privacy mode. This system is similar to the solution Samsung added to the Galaxy S26 Ultra this year. When the mode is activated, the screen's light is visible only within a narrow angle. As a result, the screen can be read normally from the front but appears almost black to people viewing it from the side. The privacy display is offered only on the version with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. This option costs an additional 1,000 yuan. According to the company's approximate calculation, that is $150 (255 manats). Versions with the standard display will not have the privacy feature. The Mate XT 2 is powered by the new Kirin 9050 Pro processor. The device has an IP59 protection rating and offers more durable water protection than previous models. There are 3 cameras on the back. Huawei has not yet announced whether the smartphone will be released outside China. The new folding design resembles the solution used in the Galaxy Z TriFold model that Samsung introduced last year. That smartphone was discontinued shortly after going on sale. Nevertheless, according to reports, Samsung continues to work on a new model that folds into 3 sections.