Huawei has unveiled the Mate XT2, a tri-fold smartphone that combines a large tablet-style display with a privacy mode similar to Samsung’s Privacy Display technology.
The device follows Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold by folding its main screen inwards, rather than leaving part of the display exposed as an outer screen. The arrangement is intended to offer greater protection for the flexible panel when the phone is closed.
Opened out, the Huawei Mate XT2 has a 10.2-inch display. An optional privacy function narrows the viewing angle by directing light towards the user, making content harder for people nearby to read.
That feature is restricted to the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage model, and costs extra on top of the already expensive handset. The Mate XT2 is priced at about 19,999 yuan, or roughly 3,000 US dollars.
Huawei’s approach brings together two of Samsung’s most distinctive recent smartphone ideas: the privacy screen introduced with the Galaxy S26 Ultra and the company’s large-format tri-fold design. Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold was launched with a 10-inch internal display, although its availability was later curtailed.
The Mate XT2 measures 12.3mm thick when folded and weighs 299g. It supports a stylus and carries IP58 and IP59 ratings for protection against dust and water.
It is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro processor and runs HarmonyOS 7. The rear camera system comprises a 50-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel 3.5x telephoto camera and a 40-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
A 5,600mAh battery completes the main hardware specification. The phone is offered in a purple finish among its colour options, but the high price and Huawei’s limited international smartphone presence mean it is expected to remain primarily a China-focused product.
