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Huawei Unveils Tri-Fold Phone with New Kirin Chip
7 Sep
Summary
- The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN features a wing-like tri-fold display.
- It's the first smartphone powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chip.
- The device offers IP58/59 dust and water resistance for durability.
On September 7, 2026, Huawei introduced the HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN, a groundbreaking tri-fold smartphone.
This innovative device is the first to be powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, marking a significant advancement in mobile processing power and energy efficiency. It features a unique wing-like tri-fold design, inspired by Chinese aesthetics, and is available in Purple, White, and Black.
The phone incorporates the Xuanwu Ultra-Durable Tri-Fold Architecture, offering industry-first IP58/59 dust and water resistance. It utilizes advanced materials such as Xuanwu Kunlun Glass for the cover screen and a robust multi-layer structure for the main display, complemented by an improved Advanced Precision Hinge System 2.0.
With its new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, the Mate XT 2 delivers substantial performance gains. It supports advanced AI capabilities, including on-device LLM support, and features an enhanced cooling system and 32 distributed antennas for superior connectivity, including Tiantong satellite communication.
Further innovations include the Smart Shield Privacy Screen for hardware-level privacy protection and True-to-Color Camera 3.0 for improved color accuracy. The device runs on HarmonyOS 7, offering an enhanced large-screen interaction experience with features like Live-Multitask.
The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN starts at RMB 19,999 and will be available for purchase beginning at 10:08 on September 12, 2026.
