On February 18, 2025, Huawei officially launched the world's first tri-fold phone, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate , in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This global launch marks a breakthrough in the smartphone industry, where Huawei has successfully combined futuristic design, advanced hinge technology, and high performance in one device . The phone previously debuted in China in September 2024, and is now ready to conquer the global market with never-before-seen features.
Revolutionary Design, Three-Fold Screen with "Zigzag" Mechanism
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate comes with three flexible foldable display panels. Unlike conventional foldable phones that only have two folds, Mate XT uses two special hinges that allow the screen to be folded inward and outward simultaneously. When fully opened, the screen reaches 10.2 inches with a resolution of 3,184 x 2,232 pixels, resembling the size of a mini tablet. However, when partially folded, its shape resembles the letter "Z", providing a unique variety of uses.
High-precision hinge technology and Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) are the keys to the screen's durability. Multi-directional flexible materials and non-Newtonian fluid layers on the hinge increase bending resistance by up to 25% and impact resistance by up to 30%. At just 3.6mm thick when unfolded, the Mate XT is also crowned the world's thinnest foldable phone.
Flagship Specs, From Performance to Photography
Multimode Display and Usage
The Mate XT offers three screen modes:
- Single Mode (6.4 inches) : Suitable for daily use such as calls or messages.
- Dual Mode (7.9 inches) : Ideal for multitasking or presentations.
- Triple Screen Mode (10.2 inches) : Immersive experience for watching videos or working with productivity apps.
Its LTPO OLED display supports a 90-120Hz refresh rate and displays 10 billion colors, making visuals more vivid.
Flagship Camera
Huawei equips the Mate XT with the XMAGE Ultra Aperture camera system:
- 50 MP main camera with variable aperture (f/1.4-f/4.0) to adjust lighting.
- 12 MP telephoto camera (5.5x optical zoom) and 12 MP ultrawide.
- The 8 MP front camera is hidden in the side screen.
This technology allows users to take sharp photos even in low light conditions.
Powerful Performance
The Mate XT is powered by the Kirin 9010 5G chipset and 16GB of RAM, supported by up to 1TB of internal storage. For the global market, the phone runs EMUI 14.2 (based on Android without Google services), while the Chinese version uses HarmonyOS 4.2.
Battery and Charging
The 5,600mAh battery with ultra-thin silicon anode technology (1.9mm) lasts all day. Super-fast charging of 66W (wired) and 50W (wireless) ensures users don't have to wait long.
Premium Pricing and Market Challenges
The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is priced at 3,499 Euros (≈Rp59 million) for the 16GB/1TB variant. This price makes it a premium device aimed at technology enthusiasts or collectors. Despite offering innovation, Huawei still faces challenges such as the lack of Google services and prices that are difficult for the mass market to reach.
Global Availability and Prospects in Indonesia
Mate XT has been officially sold in Malaysia, Europe, and China. However, its presence in Indonesia is still uncertain. The latest monitoring shows that Huawei is more focused on launching Mate X6 (folding two) in the country, which has received TKDN and Postel certification. However, many Indonesian technology enthusiasts hope that Mate XT will follow soon.
Conclusion
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is not just a phone, it is a statement of Huawei's ambition to lead innovation. With a tri-fold design, high performance and advanced cameras, this device opens a new chapter in the evolution of smartphones. Although its price is still an obstacle, the Mate XT is worthy of being called a technological masterpiece that inspires the industry.
