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A refined tri-fold from Huawei
Huawei today unveiled the Mate XTs, its second-generation tri-fold handset. Rather than a radical redesign, the Mate XTs brings targeted hardware and camera upgrades, a faster SoC, and new colorways to refine the user experience introduced by the original Mate XT. The handset targets power users who want a large, flexible display for multitasking, creative workflows, and advanced mobile photography.
Key specifications
Display and form factor
The Mate XTs features a 10.2-inch folding LTPO OLED main screen with 3K resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel uses a 16:11 aspect ratio designed to accommodate up to three standard phone apps side-by-side, enabling true multitasking on a mobile device. Peak brightness reaches an impressive 1,800 nits. The device maintains stylus support for note-taking and sketching.
When folded once into dual-screen mode the device measures roughly 7.9 inches; folded fully it offers a 6.4-inch one-handed phone experience. Huawei keeps the chassis remarkably slim at 3.8mm unfolded and 12.8mm folded, while weight comes in at approximately 298 grams.
Performance and memory
Under the hood Huawei replaced the Kirin 9010 with the new Kirin 9020 chipset — the same SoC powering the Pura 80 Pro+ and 80 Ultra. Huawei claims roughly 36% CPU performance uplift over the previous generation. All Mate XTs configurations ship with 16GB of RAM and can be configured with up to 1TB of onboard storage, addressing heavy multitaskers and content creators who need local capacity.
Cameras and imaging
Camera hardware receives a notable refresh with a 40MP ultrawide lens (13mm). The ultrawide joins a 50MP primary sensor (24mm) with a variable aperture from f/1.4 to f/4.0 and a 12MP periscope telephoto module (125mm) carried over from last year. Together these cameras create a versatile kit for landscape, low-light, portrait and long-range shots.
Battery, charging and software
The Mate XTs includes a 5,600 mAh battery and broad fast-charging support: 66W wired, 50W wireless and 7.5W reverse wireless charging. The phone runs Huawei’s HarmonyOS 5.1, which continues to prioritize multi-window productivity and deep integration with Huawei services and peripheral devices.
Comparisons and advantages
Compared with the original Mate XT, the XTs focuses on three core improvements: a faster Kirin 9020 platform, an upgraded 40MP ultrawide camera, and fresh color options (including purple and white alongside black and red). The overall industrial design remains familiar, preserving the tri-fold form factor and the slim profile that differentiates Huawei’s foldable family.
Against competing foldables, the Mate XTs stands out for its tri-fold layout and very high peak brightness, which helps outdoor legibility. The 16:11 inner aspect and native stylus support make the device particularly compelling for professionals who need real multitasking on a mobile device.
Use cases
The Mate XTs is optimized for power users: multitasking professionals who run multiple apps simultaneously, mobile creatives and illustrators using the stylus, and photographers who appreciate a versatile camera array including an improved ultrawide. The large inner display also benefits media consumption, gaming and web browsing with enhanced readability and immersive visuals.
Market relevance and availability
Huawei priced the Mate XTs for the Chinese market: the base 16GB/256GB model starts at CNY 17,999 (about $2,520), the 16GB/512GB variant at CNY 19,999 (about $2,800) and the flagship 16GB/1TB version at CNY 21,999 (about $3,080). Deliveries in China begin on September 12. Huawei has not announced international availability, leaving open questions for global buyers about distribution and carrier support.
Conclusion
The Mate XTs is an evolutionary update rather than a reinvention: it pairs a meaningful chipset upgrade and a stronger ultrawide camera with the familiar tri-fold design, large 3K LTPO OLED and robust charging options. For users invested in Huawei’s ecosystem and seeking one of the most productivity-focused foldable phones available, the Mate XTs is a powerful option — provided you can buy it in your market.
Source: gsmarena
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