Huawei’s new tri-fold phone could land in September, just before Samsung

According to the rumors, Huawei's next tri-fold smartphone could arrive as soon as this September before Samsung. The post Huawei’s new tri-fold phone could land in September, just before Samsung appeared first on Phandroid.

Jun 12, 2025 - 10:10

Huawei’s new tri-fold phone could land in September, just before Samsung

If you’re waiting for the next big thing in foldables, the Huawei tri-fold phone might be coming as soon as September. According to fresh rumors from China, Huawei plans to reveal its second-generation tri-fold, possibly called the Mate XT2, just as Samsung gets ready to show off its first tri-fold device.

The Huawei tri-fold phone could bring some serious upgrades over last year’s model. Tipsters say it’ll run on an improved Kirin 9020 chip, and that Huawei’s working on a tougher, more durable hinge.

There’s also buzz about a multi-spectral lens to boost color accuracy in photos, plus the addition of the company’s “Red Maple Primary color shooter” that first debuted in the Mate 70 series. While the exact specs are still secret, insiders claim Huawei’s keeping the same large display that made the first-gen phone stand out, but with a bigger battery and even faster charging.

Why does all this matter? Huawei’s main rival, Samsung, is reportedly launching its own tri-fold at around the same time. But Samsung’s first try might only have 25W charging, which is slow compared to what Huawei and OPPO are doing right now. If the rumors are true, Huawei could beat Samsung to market, giving it a head start in the tri-fold race.

The foldable space has seen real competition lately—just look at how OPPO’s Find N5 set the bar for battery life and thinness. Now, with the Huawei tri-fold phone rumored for September, things are about to get even more crowded and interesting. One thing’s clear: if you’re thinking about making the jump to a foldable, 2025 might finally be the year it makes sense.

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