The world’s first tri-fold phone, Huawei Mate XT, has been launched globally following its debut in China. Positioned at the top segment, the tri-fold phone’s starting global price has been set at 3500 euros. Huawei had introduced the world’s first tri-fold phone in September 2024 in China, with a starting price of 2800 euros, which has now been adjusted to 3500 euros worldwide.

What are the specifications of the Huawei Mate XT? The Huawei Mate XT is a smart phone that stands out with its tri-fold design. Its 10.2-inch OLED display can be folded into 7.9 inches and 6.4 inches, boasting a resolution of 3184 x 2232 pixels. The device is equipped with a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12 MP periscope telephoto camera, along with an 8 MP front camera.

Running on the EMUI 14.2 operating system, the Huawei Mate XT features 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of internal storage. With a 5600 mAh battery capacity for extended battery life, it is available in red and black color options. Huawei, with 70 million smart phone sales, became the sixth best-selling company in 2024. Boosting its market share with strong sales from the Mate 60 and P60 series, the Chinese tech giant aims to win the hearts of high-end luxury phone users with the Mate XT. Facing off against Samsung, Mate XT currently stands alone in the tri-fold phone market, with competition expected from Samsung’s G Fold. Samsung continues to develop its tri-fold phone, G Fold, with industry leaks suggesting a possible release in July or August 2025.

Offering Significant Advantages Tri-fold phones provide a large screen area when unfolded. This not only allows for a wider viewing area but also makes multitasking easier. For example, you can watch a video on one side while taking notes on the other. Tri-fold phones in tablet mode can be easily carried like a regular phone when folded, without compromising the benefits of a large screen. Thus, users can comfortably carry them in their pockets or bags without sacrificing the advantage of a large screen. Thanks to their large, high-resolution screens, these phones offer a more immersive experience for video watching, gaming, and other multimedia activities.

Tri-fold phones are also ideal for work and productivity applications. Users can easily edit documents, read emails more comfortably, and efficiently manage their tasks.