On September 7, Huawei unveiled the HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN, the latest addition to its tri-fold lineup. This device is the first smartphone to feature the LogicFolding Tau (τ) Chip, marking its official entry into mass commercialization. This announcement is significant because it brings a novel chip architecture to the consumer market, potentially setting a new standard for foldable devices and influencing future smartphone designs.
The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN debuts with a wing-like tri-fold design that opens from both sides, offering a more intuitive unfolding experience. The design draws on Chinese aesthetics, featuring a cloud pattern on the back panel created using Brocade Cloud craftsmanship. It is available in Purple, White, and Black. The camera ring inherits the iconic Star Diamond Glow design, crafted from Yttrium Crystal and fired at 1,800°C, undergoing eight steps of fine polishing to form 33 star diamond facets.
The device introduces the Xuanwu Ultra-Durable Tri-Fold Architecture, which re-engineers hinge and screen technology for layered protection. It is the first tri-fold phone to support IP58/59 dust and water resistance. The cover screen, made of Xuanwu Kunlun Glass, offers anti-glare technology for clear visibility in direct sunlight. The main screen uses a multi-layer composite ultra-tough structure, including UTG glass, aerospace-grade ultra-thin high-strength steel, and carbon fiber support. The Advanced Precision Hinge System 2.0 employs a 5 curved arm structure and synchronized linkage mechanism for even force distribution.
Performance-wise, the HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN is the first to feature the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, delivering a dual leap in performance and energy efficiency. Through deep collaboration between hardware, software, chips, and cloud, overall device performance is improved by 42% compared to the previous generation. The LinxiCore CPU, combined with the Ultra-smooth HUAWEI Ark Engine, enables faster loading of large files and superior multitasking. The Maleoon GPU features doubled computing units and cache, enhancing rendering performance and supporting 50 MRPS hardware-level real-time ray tracing. The HUAWEI Da Vinci Architecture NPU brings a leap in on-device AI computing power, natively supporting the Pangu 30B-A2B MoE LLM for smart experiences like on-device AI album management with Celia.
The industry's first foldable Smart Shield Privacy Screen is now available, marking the first time hardware-level privacy protection is achieved on a foldable device. It features an independent dual-pixel design, ensuring consistent screen resolution before and after activating Privacy mode. With intelligent sensing, it provides smart reminders when entering airports or train stations. The device also supports ECG analysis software and has obtained the NMPA Class II Medical Device Registration Certificate. Users can initiate an ECG measurement by holding the unfolded large screen with both hands, with Celia intelligently interpreting the report.
The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN features the True-to-Color Camera 3.0, which filters out infrared light interference, improving color reproduction by 95% compared to the previous generation. It includes an ultra-HDR main camera, ultra-wide aperture periscope telephoto, and ultra-wide angle camera. Video recording supports an ultra-high dynamic range of 18 EV. XMAGE SmartCapture has been upgraded to recognize people, scenery, and food scenes, and supports AIGC real-time previews. Its unique tri-fold form enables Desk-calendar mode shooting.
Powered by HarmonyOS 7, the device offers a large-screen experience with Live-Multitask, supporting three windows displayed in parallel with adjustable sizes and independent volume control. It has been deeply adapted to leading industry apps, driving innovation in the tri-fold large-screen ecosystem. The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 | ULTIMATE DESIGN starts at RMB 19,999 and will be available for purchase along with a stylus set, with official sales beginning at 10:08 on September 12th.
