Huawei unveiled its groundbreaking Mate XTs tri-fold smartphone in Shenzhen on Thursday, marking the long-awaited return of its proprietary Kirin chipset after a four-year hiatus. The launch signals a major leap in China's tech innovation capabilities amid global semiconductor competition.
Priced from 17,999 yuan ($2,520), the device features Huawei's Kirin 9020 processor paired with HarmonyOS, achieving what Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu called "a 36% performance boost through integrated software-hardware optimization." Three storage variants cater to power users, with the premium 1TB model priced at 21,999 yuan.
The Kirin chip's resurgence holds particular significance for industry watchers, demonstrating Huawei's progress in developing advanced semiconductor solutions despite international trade restrictions. Analysts suggest this could reshape supply chain dynamics across Asia's smartphone manufacturing hubs.
With its innovative tri-fold design and revived chip technology, the Mate XTs strengthens Huawei's position in the premium device market while showcasing China's growing technological self-reliance. The launch comes as Asian tech firms increasingly drive global mobile innovation trends.
