Subj : Huawei's tri-fold phone is so expensive you could buy four PS5 Pr To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Wed Sep 11 2024 13:00:05 Huawei's tri-fold phone is so expensive you could buy four PS5 Pros for the same price Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:57:51 +0000 Description: Huawei has confirmed the eye-watering price tag for its new foldable smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Weve been reporting on leaks and official teasers surrounding the tri-folding Huawei Mate XT for several months now, and the dual-hinged, triple-screen phone is finally here. Huawei launched the Mate XT at a glitzy showcase in the hours following Apples iPhone 16 event , confirming that the phones OLED display measures 6.4 inches when collapsed and a whopping 10.2 inches when fully unfolded. Of course, Huawei also confirmed the price of its new flagship smartphone at said launch event, and its enough to make your eyes water. The Huawei Mate XT which is currently only available in China starts at 19,999 yuan (around $2,810 / 2,150 / AU$4,220) for the model with 256GB of storage. That price rises to 21,999 yuan (around $3,090 / 2,365 / AU$4,645) for the model with 512GB of storage, and higher still to 23,999 yuan (around $3,375 / 2,580 / AU$5,065) for the model with 1TBGB of storage. All three models ship with 16GB of RAM. For context, the cheapest version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 aka the most expensive of the best foldable phones in 2024 costs $1,899.99 / 1,799 / AU$2,749. Heck, the newly announced PlayStation 5 Pro costs $699.99 / 699.99 / AU$1,199; you could buy four of those for the same price as the cheapest Huawei Mate XT. Or 5,620 Twinkies whatever floats your boat. The Huawei Mate XT was announced on September 9 (Image credit: Huawei) So, yes, the latest foldable innovation to emerge from China costs an arm and a leg but innovation comes at a price in almost every product category. The Apple Vision Pro infamously cost $3,499 / 3,499 / $5,999 at launch (and still does), while many of the best mirrorless cameras cost even more than that (the Sony A7R V , for instance, retails for $3,900 / 4,000 / AU$5,900). The difference between, say, the Apple Vision Pro and the Huawei Mate XT is that consumers in China, at least seem genuinely interested in buying Huaweis never-before-seen foldable. Chinese retailer Vmall , for instance, reports (via The Verge ) that 3.7 million Huawei Mate XT preorders were placed before pricing was even announced. As for what other specs the Mate XT boasts beyond its Z-shaped folding form factor (which, strictly speaking, is bi-folding rather than tri-folding), the phone comes with a 5,600mAh battery and support for 66W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. (Image credit: Huawei) On the camera front, the Mate XT gets a three-lens rear setup comprising a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP periscope lens, while an 8MP selfie camera rounds out the phones photography offering. Under the hood, the Mate XT is reportedly powered by the Kirin 9010 5G chipset, though Huawei itself hasnt yet confirmed as much. As mentioned, the Huawei Mate XT is currently only available in China, and although Huawei is now technically free to trade in international markets, we dont think well see the companys latest foldable released elsewhere. That said, theres every chance that the likes of Samsung, Google, and OnePlus take inspiration from the Mate XT, so well be keeping our eyes peeled for rumors of a tri-folding competitor in the coming year. You might also like Apple iPhone 16 event everything Apple announced and 16 things we learned Hands on: iPhone 16 review new buttons, new processor, more 'Pro' Hands on: iPhone 16 Pro review max zoom without the Max name ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/huawei-phones/huaweis-tri-fold-phone-is-so-ex pensive-you-could-buy-four-ps5-pros-for-the-same-price --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .