Huawei launches new foldable smartphone as competition with Xiaomi, Apple heats up

Guangzhou and Beijing, September 7 - Huawei unveiled a new version of its top-of-the-line foldable smartphone on Monday as it strives to maintain its dominance in the Chinese market for high-end devices against rivals Apple and Xiaomi, both of which are set to release their own models later. The fresh Mate XT2 can unfold twice, transforming into a tablet-sized display, and is powered by Huawei's latest Kirin 9050 Pro chip.

The company claims this chip's design enables it to generate more processing power while consuming less energy, a crucial advantage given the U.S. restrictions on access to advanced technology. Xiaomi plans to introduce its own folding phone later on Monday, while Apple reveals its newest iPhone lineup on Wednesday. For continuous updates on breaking news and top stories, subscribe to notifications.

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