The Huawei Mate XT, marketed as the Mate XT Ultimate Design, is a foldable smartphone developed by Huawei. Introduced in China in September 2024 and launched internationally in February 2025, it was the first commercially available tri-fold smartphone. Its defining feature is a flexible display divided into three sections by two hinges, allowing the device to operate in phone-sized, intermediate, and tablet-sized configurations. (consumer.huawei.com)
Introduction and release
Huawei announced the Mate XT on September 10, 2024, with Chinese retail sales beginning on September 20. Launch prices were 19,999 yuan for 256 GB of storage, 21,999 yuan for 512 GB, and 23,999 yuan for 1 TB. These were introductory prices rather than permanent retail prices. (thepaper.cn)
The international launch took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on February 18, 2025. Huawei announced a price of €3,499 for the international model, although availability and sales dates differed by market. Its international specification included 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. (prnewswire.com)
Folding mechanism and display
Although described as “tri-fold,” the Mate XT has three display sections and two folding hinges, not three hinges. One hinge folds inward and the other outward, producing an accordion-like arrangement. Huawei calls the mechanism its Advanced Precision Hinge System. The same flexible screen supplies the viewing surface in each configuration rather than relying on a separate conventional cover display. (consumer.huawei.com)
The display has three principal operating sizes:
| Configuration | Display diagonal | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Fully folded, single-screen mode | 6.4 inches | 2232 × 1008 pixels |
| Partially unfolded, dual-screen mode | 7.9 inches | 2232 × 2048 pixels |
| Fully unfolded, triple-screen mode | 10.2 inches | 2232 × 3184 pixels |
The measurements describe rectangular diagonals; rounded corners reduce the actual viewable area slightly. The OLED panel supports an adaptive refresh rate of up to 90 Hz and has a stated pixel density of 382 pixels per inch. (consumer.huawei.com)
When folded, the phone is approximately 12.8 mm thick. In its fully opened state, the three body sections measure 3.6, 3.6, and 4.75 mm thick. Consequently, the frequently advertised 3.6 mm figure describes the thinner sections, not a uniform thickness across the entire device. Huawei lists its weight as approximately 298 g without the screen protector, or 306 g with it. (consumer.huawei.com)
Hardware and cameras
The international model uses Huawei’s eight-core Kirin 9010 processor. Its rear camera system consists of a 50-megapixel main camera with a physically variable f/1.4–f/4.0 aperture, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The main and telephoto cameras include optical image stabilization. An 8-megapixel front-facing camera is also provided. (consumer.huawei.com)
The non-removable battery has a typical capacity of 5,600 mAh. Supported charging rates reach 66 W over a cable and 50 W wirelessly when used with compatible equipment; these are maximum supported rates rather than constant charging power. (consumer.huawei.com)
Software and use
The international version’s listed operating system is EMUI 14.2. Huawei designed the interface to switch between the three display configurations, with the largest mode supporting multi-window work and a broader viewing area for documents, websites, and video. The intermediate mode provides a smaller expanded layout, while the folded configuration serves conventional phone tasks such as calls and photography. (consumer.huawei.com)
Design constraints
The expandable display introduces handling requirements associated with a flexible screen. Huawei states that the device is not designed to resist dust or sand and warns against allowing foreign objects between its sections when folding. It also identifies the factory-applied protective film as part of the screen assembly: removing or replacing it improperly can damage the display. These constraints are distinct from the hinge’s ability to support multiple operating positions. (consumer.huawei.com)
References
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