The world first Tri-fold smartphone is here. Introducing Huawei Mate XT the ultimate smartphone which has created a history of innovations.
In short, Huawei Mate XT sport a 10.2-inch Tri-foldable LTPO OLED Display, triple camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, a 12MP telephoto camera and a ultrawide camera of 12MP on the back, pack a 5,600mAh battery and powered by Kirin 9010.
Huawei’s new foldable phone, the Mate XT Ultimate Design, is making waves as the first tri-folding phone that consumers can actually afford. When completely extended, this phone is the thinnest and functional, unlike some other firms that just showed off a concept. Priced between $2,800 and $3,420, it’s one of the priciest foldable devices out there. The Mate XT Ultimate Design is a big step forward for foldables, featuring a
10.2-inch screen that can fold up into a compact size, perfect for pocket. This bold design changes the game for portability by putting the full tablet experience at finger tips.
This model’s release comes right after the iPhone 16 hit the market, marking a big comeback for Huawei after the US sanctions that really hurt their smartphone sales. But now with some backing from their government, Huawei is aiming to be at the forefront of the foldable phone game, even if many users are still on the fence 52% of smartphone users are still cautious about buying foldable tech. In fact Huawei’s doing well, holding a solid 27.5% share of the global foldable market, beating out rivals like Samsung and Google.
Design:
Being the world’s first tri-fold phone, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is an extremely stylish smartphone that shows how it is dedicated on advanced technology. This phone has a fancy design, coming in a sleek Black or a bright Red, with classy gold touches around the edges, hinges, and camera.
When it’s folded, the Mate XT is about 12.8mm thick, which is kinda chunky for today’s smartphones, but it’s about the same as Samsung’s Galaxy ZFold 6. Once it unfold it, though, it goes down to just 3.6mm, making it super slim and easy to carry. Some could comment that, in comparison to other phones, including the Pixel 9 Pro XL, it feels a bit heavier. But at only 298g, it manages to combine current features with simplicity.
In addition to having an unique leather finish, which is currently trendy, the phone also features a unique plaque on the back that reads, “Designed & Crafted by Huawei.” Even if some might think this badge is a little cheesy, it really shows off the boldness of the brand. But, the shiny gold finish might not be for everyone, and some users could rather have a more modern matte style like Huawei’s Watch GT series.
Display:
When fully unfolded, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate’s sleek 10.2-inch flexible LTPO OLED display provides users the impression of a tablet. The screen becomes smaller and more square when partially folded, measuring 7.9 inches. When fully folded, it becomes a
6.4-inch display, similar to standard smartphones.
This fancy display runs at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and has a resolution of
3184 x 2232 pixels that changes based on how users are using device. With help from Huawei’s AI computing image quality tech, it get bright colors and clear details, which really makes watching stuff enjoyable. Also the Mate XT stays nice and slim, only 3.6mm (0.14 inches) thick when it’s open, even better than competitors like Galaxy Z Fold 6 and OnePlus Open.
Camera:
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate comes with a super cool camera setup that kind of breaks the usual barriers in foldable phones. At the heart of it is a strong 50MP main camera, with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and optical image stabilization (OIS). What’s really neat is that this camera has a variable aperture that goes from f/1.4 to f/4.0, giving a better control over how bright or dark shots are in different lights, which is something users usually only see in high-end photography phones.
Adding to the main camera is a handy 12MP telephoto lens that provides an awesome 5.5x optical zoom, making the Mate XT a pretty tough player in the foldable scene. The ultra-wide camera has 12MP too, which might not sound as high as what get with competitors like the OnePlus Open, but it still takes good pictures for those wide shots.
For those selfies and video chats, the Mate XT has an 8MP front camera, which, even if it’s not as high-res as some other phones, still beats the 4MP inner camera find on models like the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This whole camera setup really shows how serious Huawei is about good optics, making sure users can snap great photos and videos with ease, no matter what the lighting is.
Battery:
The Huawei Mate XT’s huge, high-resolution display and strong CPU are running by a large 5,600mAh battery. When considering a foldable phone, the battery is very remarkable. Even though it’s bigger than what is often seen in most foldable devices, usually between 4,400mAh and 5,150mAh. It’s still a bit under a normal tablet’s battery, which can go from 6,500mAh to 8,000mAh. With the Mate XT’s screen being a good 10.2 inches, this battery size seems just ideal not overkill.
Huawei’s split the battery into three silicone-carbide composite cells, which makes the device stay slim even though it got a big battery. Also, charging is really fast and flexible. The Mate XT can do 66W wired charging via USB-C, but it’s kind of unclear if the required charger is included in the box. On top of this, it comes with 50W wireless charging and reverse charging too, both wired and wireless, so the phone can even charge up other devices if users needs it.
Software and Features:
The Huawei Mate XT runs on HarmonyOS 4.2, which is different from the usual Android setup, mostly because it doesn’t have Google services like the Play Store due to ongoing trade issues.To obtain extra options, users can still sideload apps without that.
Using the Mate XT is really smooth, and it has the cool feature where apps automatically resize when the device is opened or closed. It’s interesting how it has three different display sizes, but multitasking could be better. One can run two apps in split-screen and another in slide-over, but it doesn’t really compete with what Samsung offers.
HarmonyOS has a bunch of AI features that helps to get more done, like real-time split-screen, voice-to-text, and document translation. Also, daily duties are made easier by the improved Xiaoyi voice assistant, known as Celia elsewhere, and there’s also this two-way satellite communication thing that’s pretty advanced, but right now, it’s only for users in China.
Performance:
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate’s fantastic Kirin 9010 chipsets make it stand out in terms of performance. Its an excellent pick for those who desire power and flexibility because it is designed to manage both work task and leisure activities.
The gadget has 8-core CPU and 12-thread configuration, which makes multitasking super easy. It makes everything responsive and effortless whether being juggling many programs or performing heavy on resources tasks. Another Big Plus is the Maleoon 910 MP4 GPU boosts its performance, making it a good choice for stuff like gaming.
Verdict:
Having 16 GB of RAM means the Mate XT Ultimate can take on heavy jobs without any lag or interruptions. The smart design of both hardware and software lets users enjoy a seamless experience, even when pushing it to the limits.
Furthermore to its remarkable processing capacity, the Mate XT Ultimate has a long battery life. Thus It can manage hard jobs all day long. Its fast-charging feature also helps to get back to using it quickly, cutting down on waiting time.