Huawei, Xiaomi launch new foldable phones just before Apple event

Huawei and Xiaomi both launched new foldable smartphones for their Chinese consumers this week, both coming just days before Apple’s September 9 event. Apple is widely expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at this event.

Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2 in China on Monday, with sales set to begin September 10. Xiaomi followed later that day with its own high-end foldable, the 18 Fold. Apple’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, meaning both Chinese manufacturers will have already unveiled their devices before Apple introduces its own phone, which is expected to be called the iPhone Ultra.

New foldable smartphones, processors say a lot

Huawei’s Mate XT2 folds twice into a tablet-sized device with a 10.2-inch display. It also features a redesigned hinge aimed at addressing the crease issue that has plagued foldable screens since the format emerged in 2019. The phone packs a roughly 6,000mAh battery and runs HarmonyOS 7.

Xiaomi’s 18 Fold is priced at around 8,999 yuan, and is powered by the company’s own custom Xring O3 processor. The premium foldable phone has a 7.6-inch folding display, a 200MP main camera and 67W wired charging.

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