Huawei has introduced the Mate XTs, its second attempt at a tri-fold smartphone. The new device doesn’t depart much from the original Mate XT in terms of design, carrying over the same folding mechanism and dimensions. The most noticeable external changes are the addition of purple and white color options, alongside the existing black and red finishes.
The Mate XTs continues to push display versatility, offering a 10.2-inch LTPO OLED panel with 3K resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of up to 1,800 nits. Its 16:11 aspect ratio is optimized for multitasking, allowing users to run three standard phone apps side by side. The panel still supports stylus input, signaling Huawei’s commitment to positioning the tri-fold as a productivity-focused device. When partially folded, it functions as a 7.9-inch dual-screen setup, and when folded down completely, it becomes a more compact 6.4-inch handset. Despite its complex folding design, it remains relatively slim at 3.8mm unfolded and 12.8mm folded, with a weight of 298 grams.
On the camera front, the biggest change is a new 40MP ultrawide lens (13mm). The rest of the system carries over from last year, including the 50MP main camera with a variable aperture ranging from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and a 12MP periscope lens with 125mm reach. This combination suggests Huawei is focusing on incremental refinements rather than a wholesale overhaul of its imaging hardware.
The Mate XTs is powered by the Kirin 9020 chipset, an upgrade from last year’s Kirin 9010. The same processor is already found in the Pura 80 Pro+ and 80 Ultra, and Huawei claims a performance boost of roughly 36 percent compared to its predecessor. All models are equipped with 16GB of RAM, and storage options range from 256GB to 1TB.
Battery capacity sits at 5,600 mAh, with support for 66W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. On the software side, the phone runs HarmonyOS 5.1 out of the box.
Pricing in China starts at CNY 17,999 (about $2,520) for the 16GB/256GB model, CNY 19,999 ($2,800) for the 16GB/512GB variant, and CNY 21,999 ($3,080) for the top-tier 16GB/1TB configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin September 12 in China, with no word yet on international availability.
This release shows Huawei refining its tri-fold approach rather than reinventing it. The Mate XTs doesn’t radically change the formula, but it does strengthen the hardware with a more powerful processor, a sharper ultrawide camera, and continued focus on multitasking displays—all while keeping the price firmly in ultra-premium territory.
