The Huawei first triple fold smartphone, the Mate XT Ultimate Design, marks a historic leap in mobile engineering. Huawei has officially unveiled the world's first tri-fold smartphone, delivering a device that transforms from a standard-sized phone into a full tablet-like display with two distinct folds. This is not just a novelty — it represents a genuine step forward in how we think about portable screens.
- The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is the world's first triple-fold smartphone, with a 10.2-inch LTPO OLED display when fully unfolded.
- It features a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP periscope telephoto with 5.5x optical zoom.
- Pricing starts at CNY 19,999 (approx. Rs 2,35,900) for the 16GB + 256GB base variant, with sale starting in China from September 20.
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design: Price and Availability
The base variant of the Huawei Mate XT, equipped with 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, is priced at CNY 19,999 (approximately Rs 2,35,900). For those who need more storage, the 512 GB variant is priced at CNY 21,999 (approximately Rs 2,59,500), and the top-tier 1 TB model comes in at CNY 23,999 (approximately Rs 2,83,100). The smartphone is available in two colour options: Rui Red and Dark Black. Sales in China commence from September 20.
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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design: Full Specifications
The Mate XT Ultimate Design runs HarmonyOS 4.2 out of the box and supports dual SIM. Its headline feature is the flexible LTPO OLED display, which adapts to three distinct form factors depending on how many times you unfold the device:
- Fully unfolded: 10.2 inches at 3,184 x 2,232 pixels
- Folded once: 7.9 inches at 2,048 x 2,232 pixels
- Folded twice (phone mode): 6.4 inches at 1,008 x 2,232 pixels
The display is made of flexible materials, making it both durable and responsive across all three configurations. This versatility sets the Mate XT apart from conventional foldable phones that offer just two screen states.
Camera System
The Mate XT Ultimate Design comes with a triple outer camera setup. The primary shooter is a 50-megapixel sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a variable aperture ranging from f/1.2 to f/4.0, giving it strong performance in both bright and low-light conditions. Alongside it is a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, suited for landscape and group shots. The third lens is a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto camera offering 5.5x optical zoom at f/3.4, ideal for capturing distant subjects without loss of detail. For selfies and video calls, there is an 8-megapixel front camera embedded in the display.
Competitive Landscape
With the Mate XT, Huawei is setting a new benchmark in the rapidly growing foldable smartphone segment. Samsung from South Korea has long dominated this space, but the tri-fold design puts Huawei in a class of its own. It is also worth noting that Apple has been reported to be working on a clamshell-style foldable device, though no release date has been confirmed. Earlier this year, in February, Huawei had launched the Pocket 2 — the first clamshell foldable smartphone to feature four rear cameras, powered by the Kirin 9000s processor, and released exclusively in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Huawei Mate XT different from other foldable smartphones?
Unlike most foldable phones that fold in one direction to offer two screen sizes, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design folds twice, providing three distinct screen configurations: 6.4 inches in phone mode, 7.9 inches folded once, and a full 10.2 inches when completely unfolded. This makes it the world's first triple-fold smartphone.
What is the starting price of the Huawei Mate XT in India?
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design starts at approximately Rs 2,35,900 in Indian Rupee equivalent, based on the Chinese launch price of CNY 19,999 for the 16 GB RAM and 256 GB storage base variant. Higher storage options (512 GB and 1 TB) are priced higher accordingly.
Does the Huawei Mate XT have a good camera?
Yes, the Mate XT features a capable triple rear camera system including a 50MP primary lens with OIS and variable aperture (f/1.2–f/4.0), a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP periscope telephoto with 5.5x optical zoom. There is also an 8MP front camera for selfies.
