Huawei’s new Galaxy Z TriFold rival folds twice, packs 2TB, and looks stunning in purple
Huawei’s next tri-fold protects its huge flexible display with a new inward-folding design while adding 2TB storage, stylus support, privacy-screen options, and three lavish finishes
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold has vanished from stores, but the folding phone competition is far from over. Huawei has opened reservations in China for the Mate XT 2, set to launch on September 7. Pricing remains undisclosed, but Huawei has unveiled its design, memory options, and a notable redesign. The phone is available in Dark Black, Pure White, and Jin Purple, with the purple model being the standout choice.
Huawei's previous Mate XT featured a Z-shaped folding mechanism, but for the second-generation model, the company has made it even more durable. The 10-inch flexible display now folds inward from both sides, with a separate screen managing regular phone functions on the exterior. This approach mirrors Samsung's design for the Galaxy Z TriFold, where the entire flexible panel remains protected during closure.
Durability is a significant focus, as demonstrated by repeated drop tests and pressurized water exposure in promotional footage. The Mate XT 2 comes equipped with 16GB of RAM, paired with either 512GB or 1TB of storage. A 1TB variant with Huawei's privacy-screen technology is also available. The purple configuration can be configured with 16GB of RAM, 2TB of storage, the privacy display, and a bundled stylus.
Huawei has not disclosed pricing, but the original Mate XT sold for approximately $2,800, similar to Samsung's original $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold. The phone is expected to ship by October 31, but details will be revealed at the September 7 launch event.
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