Huawei Mate XT : Huawei has unveiled its groundbreaking trifold smartphone, the Mate XT, which will be available starting at a hefty price of $2,800. Pre-orders for this innovative device began on Saturday, with in-store sales slated for September 20—coinciding with the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 16 series.
Apple’s new iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at $1,199, while the starting price of the iPhone 16 starts at $799. Pre-orders for Apple’s latest models will begin on Friday, and both will be available in stores from 20th september. Apple’s new A18 chip, utilizing advanced 3-nanometer technology, promises significant performance improvements over previous models, including the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and many more.
Huawei Mate XT Compete with iPhone 16 Series
Huawei’s Mate XT boasts impressive features, including artificial intelligence while the iPhone 16 have Apple Intelligence capabilities like text translation and cloud-based content creation. The device is available in red and black, with three storage options ranging from 19,999 to 23,999 yuan (approximately $2,809 to $3,371). When unfolded, the Mate XT measures 3.6 millimeters thick and sports a 10.2-inch screen. It offers the flexibility of single, double, or triple-screen displays and comes with a foldable keyboard also.
The Mate XT has generated considerable interest, with pre-orders surpassing 4 million+ within short time after its launch. Huawei’s launch event highlighted the Mate XT’s advanced features and pricing, marking a significant departure from last year’s product launch, which notably omitted details about the Mate 60 Pro’s chip technology.
Despite facing U.S. sanctions since 2019, which restricted access to advanced chips, Huawei has continued to innovate. The company recently released the Mate 60 Pro, featuring a chip produced by Chinese manufacturer SMIC using 7-nanometer technology. Huawei’s resilience in the face of these challenges has contributed to its recovery in the competitive smartphone market.
In contrast, Apple has yet to enter the foldable and flip phone market, a category where Huawei and other Chinese competitors are already established. According to Canalys, Apple fell out of the top five smartphone vendors in China during the second quarter of this year, with Huawei securing the fourth position in market share by shipping 10.6 million units.
As the smartphone industry evolves, both Huawei and Apple continue to push boundaries, offering consumers a range of innovative options.