Huawei Mate XT: The Game-Changing Tri-Fold Phone Challenges iPhone 16

Launched just hours after the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 16, the Huawei Mate XT has taken the tech world by storm as the first tri-fold smartphone. This innovative device, which can be folded three ways like an accordion, attracted significant attention during its launch. In China, customers began lining up for the Mate XT shortly after its delivery coincided with that of the iPhone 16. However, many were disappointed as the phone was not available for walk-in purchases. Priced at $2,800, which is three times more than the iPhone, this steep price tag is a barrier for many potential buyers. Despite these challenges, the Mate XT received an astonishing 6.5 million bookings, reflecting strong consumer interest, fueled partly by patriotic sentiments. Customers express their desire to support Huawei, especially given the brand's resilience in overcoming past export controls that had hindered its smartphone business. Reports indicate that the Mate XT is even commanding exorbitant prices in the black market, reaching over $21,000 in some cases. Huawei is also considering launching the phone in international markets in the first quarter of next year, marking a significant comeback for the brand.