Overview

• Huawei’s Mate XTs adds stylus support, a Kirin 9020 chip, a 10.2-inch LTPO OLED display, and a 5,600mAh battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, starting at CNY 17,999 (about $2,520).
• Deliveries in China begin September 12, with new purple and white finishes joining black and red, and Huawei keeping HarmonyOS 5.1 plus an upgraded 40MP ultrawide camera.
• Industry data cited in coverage shows Huawei leading China’s foldable market with a 75% share and rising overall smartphone share, reflecting momentum built since the first Mate XT.
• Samsung has confirmed a tri-fold for the second half of 2025, but reports conflict on timing, with leaks pointing to a possible September 29 Korea event versus Korean media suggesting an announcement no earlier than next month and a November release with around 50,000 units initially.
• Leaked One UI assets and reports suggest Samsung’s device will prioritize durability with an inward G-fold design and include NFC, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging, while separate leaks place pricing above 4 million KRW and hint at XR and smart glasses sharing the stage; none of these details are official.