Huawei Unveils $2,800 Trifold Phone Hours After iPhone 16 Debut

Huawei Technologies Co. announced the world’s first commercial device with two folds, claiming leadership in mobile design just after Apple Inc. unveiled its latest iPhones. #apple #huawei #tech #technology #iphone #worldnews #ai

The so-called trifold phone from Huawei, dubbed the Mate XT and starting at 19,999 yuan ($2,800), took over five years of development and promises to fit a 10-inch tablet in a pocket. Introduced in a livestreamed event from Shenzhen, the new device is jostling for attention at the top of the premium market in China, where Huawei has reclaimed share from Apple over the past year.

Riding a yearlong high after the debut of a breakthrough, made-in-China mobile processor last August, Huawei returns with a first-of-its-kind innovation. But questions abound as to how much of an impact the pricey new phone will have on the overall market. And, at a time that every other phone vendor is pushing artificial intelligence features and additions, Huawei’s focus on hardware engineering stands out.

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[yud]

Huawei was about to beat samsung and apple, but us banned it

[YSKWatch]

innovation by Huawei, others will copy soon.

[omaradamu]

Huawei today. Huawei tomorrow. Huawei forever ❤❤❤

[cryptoinside]

After Steve Jobs, Apple has zero new innovations. Apple has lost its soul.

[lvjinbin]

I just realized the West waged tech war on Apple not Huawei.

[X-yr]

Does anyone know where can I get a cover for that ?

[aj]

Can’t wait for apple to invent this next year. Expensive apple products are “premium”. Expensive chinese products are called “too costly”. But unexpensive chinese products are called “cheap tofu”. So do you want expensive or not expensive? Make up your mind.

[strongchallenger]

Lol... $2800. Huawei does not depend on US market. Domestic market is enough and Huawei is going to the Middle East.

[Facts..Checker]

5mils pre order made in China alone. Wonder when others will get theirs?

[tubetop]

Isn't the price range different than Apple?

[JeanGunnhildr]

China to US... you're so slow, I'm not gonna wait, bye😂

[dktleeyt]

Kirin 9010 (7 nm) iphone is using 😂😂😂😂