by Edg Adrian A. Eva, Journalist
Chinese technology behemoth Huawei has unveiled its new flagship foldable, the Huawei Mate XT, in the Philippines, with availability commencing on March 7.
Huawei claims that the device is the world’s first tri-fold smartphone, creating excitement since its initial preview in China.
The Huawei Mate XT became available in the Philippines on March 7, with a price tag of ₱199,999, and comprises an exclusive bundle valued at ₱39,998.
The flagship tri-fold promises improved multitasking with its versatile three-screen configuration, which can expand into 6.4-inch, 7.9-inch, and 10.2-inch displays.
“It’s fundamentally a laptop in your pocket,” mentioned George I. Royeca, Chief Executive Officer of Angkas, while expressing his thoughts during an on-stage discussion at the launch event on February 28.
The device’s tri-fold functionality is made feasible by Huawei’s Advanced Precision Hinge System. It also incorporates Non-Newtonian Fluid materials and a 322 cm² ultra-thin glass (UTG) layer.
According to Huawei, despite its tri-fold design, the Huawei Mate XT is claimed to be as slim as two stacked coins when folded and as slender as a single coin when fully unfurled.
“We managed to create a slim profile and compact design… the key lies in the hinge and the display, which makes the impossible achievable,” stated Jose Emmanuel Ramos, Senior Product Expert at HUAWEI Consumer Business Group, HUAWEI Philippines, during the launch event.
In addition to the Huawei Mate XT’s remarkable tri-fold design, the device is also equipped with an Ultra Chroma Camera that guarantees flagship-quality photography, along with a combined battery capacity of 5,600mAh.
During the launch event, Huawei also introduced the new Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 tablet and the Huawei Band 10 wearable.
Huawei’s latest tablet features a flexible OLED PaperMatte display, crafted to dramatically minimize glare and reflections, making it perfect for prolonged screen usage.
On the other hand, the Huawei Band 10 includes advanced sleep analysis, an emotional wellbeing companion, and GCash integration for smoother payment transactions.