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Updated · HC Newsroom · Aug 25
Huawei Sells 1 Million Mate XT and XTs Tri-Fold Phones Despite 20,000 Yuan Price
Updated
Updated · HC Newsroom · Aug 25

Huawei Sells 1 Million Mate XT and XTs Tri-Fold Phones Despite 20,000 Yuan Price

1 articles · Updated · HC Newsroom · Aug 25

Summary

  • More than 1 million Huawei Mate XT and Mate XTs tri-fold phones have been sold globally, according to a Weibo tipster, giving the lineup a rare sales milestone ahead of the Mate XT 2 launch.
  • 20,000 yuan pricing did not stop demand in China and overseas, suggesting buyers are embracing more experimental foldable designs beyond standard book-style and flip models.
  • Mate XT, billed as the world's first tri-fold smartphone, helped Huawei beat Samsung to market in the category; Huawei later followed with the Mate XTs, adding camera and feature upgrades.
  • Next month now becomes the key test for Huawei's foldable lead, with a new-generation tri-fold handset set for unveiling as the company pushes the format further into the flagship mainstream.

Insights

How did Huawei sell 1 million tri-fold phones at 20,000 yuan, and does that mean foldables are finally going mainstream?
Can Huawei’s next tri-fold turn its first-mover lead into a lasting advantage before Samsung enters the segment?