Key Highlights
- Huawei’s Mate XT garnered 2.7 million pre-orders
- The tri-fold smartphone boosts Huawei’s lead in foldable tech
- Huawei is now outpacing Apple in China’s smartphone market
Huawei is making waves in the smartphone industry with its latest innovation, that is, the Mate XT tri-fold smartphone. In just a few days after its launch on Saturday, the Mate XT racked up an incredible 2.7 million pre-orders. This impressive response comes even before the official sales begin on September 20, putting Huawei ahead of Apple’s much-anticipated iPhone 16, which is set to debut today (September 9). The Mate XT is not just another foldable phone. In fact, it represents Huawei’s bold move into a market segment that Apple has yet to explore.
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Huawei’s Momentum In China
With 10.6 million handsets shipped in the second quarter, Huawei secured the fourth position in China’s smartphone market. Meanwhile, tech giant Apple has lost ground as it falls out of China’s top five smartphone vendors. The market is now being led by domestic brands. This indicates a growing preference for local manufacturers.
Despite not yet revealing the Mate XT’s price, Huawei’s early success is a clear indicator of consumer confidence in its folding technology. This strong pre-order performance shows Huawei’s growing influence in the smartphone market, particularly in China, where customers are increasingly turning to homegrown brands.
The Foldable Phone Revolution
Huawei’s push into folding and flip phones highlights its commitment to innovation, which sets it apart from competitors like Apple. While Apple has yet to launch a foldable device, Huawei and other Chinese brands are already venturing into this promising market segment.
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The Mate XT’s tri-fold feature is a step forward in smartphone design. This early success shows that Huawei is driving the foldable phone trend rather than just following it.
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