Huawei has updated its tri-foldable smartphone strategy with the Mate XT2, shifting from a Z-fold to a U-form factor that folds inward twice. This design change brings the device closer to the mechanical approach Samsung uses for its own tri-fold prototypes, which may influence how users handle the large 10-inch tablet display when fully opened. Buyers interested in large-screen mobile productivity should note that this new folding mechanism alters the device's closed profile and hinge dynamics compared to the original model.
Tri-foldable smartphone ships October 31 with new inward folding design
The Mate XT2 features a tri-foldable AMOLED display that transforms into a 10-inch tablet when fully unfolded. Huawei also includes an external cover display for quick access when the phone is in its compact form. The device ships in three color options: a main purple model, a Dark Black variant, and a Light White or Beige variant. The Black and White/Beige models both feature gold bezels, while the purple model likely maintains a different finish as described in the source.
Specifications
- Display Type: Tri-foldable AMOLED
- Form Factor: U-format (inward folding)
- Color Options: Purple, Dark Black (gold bezels), Light White/Beige (gold bezels)
- Standard Storage Configurations: 16GB RAM / 512GB Storage; 16GB RAM / 1TB Storage; 16GB RAM / 1TB Storage with privacy protection
- Premium Storage Configuration: 16GB RAM / 2TB Storage, includes integrated stylus and privacy display
Standard storage configurations for the Mate XT2 include 16GB of RAM paired with either 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. A third standard option offers 1TB of storage with added privacy protection features. For users requiring maximum capacity, a premium purple-only variant provides 16GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. This high-end configuration also integrates a stylus and includes a dedicated privacy display feature.
Huawei subjected the new tri-foldable device to rigorous durability testing, including drop tests and water pressure tests. Despite these enhancements, the source notes that vulnerabilities typical of foldable screens, such as susceptibility to dust, dirt, and scratches, likely remain an issue. The standard storage options are scheduled to ship no later than October 31, following the launch event held on September 7. No availability date has been announced yet for the premium 2TB option.
We have been tracking the Huawei Mate XT2 closely and covered the split launch timeline for the Mate XT2 and Mate 90 in our earlier reporting. The Mate XT2 confirms Huawei's continued investment in tri-foldable hardware with a refined U-format design and expanded storage choices. Standard models will reach consumers in China by late October, while the premium stylus-equipped variant remains pending a release date. We've been tracking Huawei Mate XT2 closely — see our earlier coverage on Huawei Mate XT2 and Mate 90.
Source: NotebookCheck
