Huawei's long-rumored triple-folding screen phone may finally be here!

On September 2nd, Huawei officially announced the preheating for the Huawei Extraordinary Masterpiece Brand Ceremony and HarmonyOS Smart Travel New Product Launch Event. The official poster revealed that the event would be held on September 10th. The poster's design hinted at a 'Z' shape, possibly representing the triple-folding screen phone. This design is entirely different from the current folding screen phones on the market, signifying that Huawei will once again break the norms of mobile phone design and lead the industry.

To further build anticipation for this innovative triple-folding screen phone, Huawei Terminal released a preheating video on September 3rd. When Huawei executives Yu Chengdong and He Gang retweeted the video, keen-eyed netizens noticed that their Weibo Little Tail displayed 'Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece'. This officially unveiled Huawei's second phone under the Masterpiece series.

Firstly, according to third-party media reports, Huawei's triple-folding screen phone may adopt a 'Z' shape design, combining the features of the Huawei Mate Xs series and the Huawei Mate X series with both outward and inward folding hinges. In terms of design, the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece is expected to continue Huawei's commitment to ultra-thin, ultra-flat, and ultra-reliable large folding screens, providing users with a more immersive and impressive folding screen experience. Notably, these speculations were confirmed in photos captured by netizens when Yu Chengdong used the new phone.

It's worth mentioning that in August this year, several tech bloggers shared photos of Huawei Executive Director Yu Chengdong operating a new phone in an airplane cabin. The photos showed Yu Chengdong holding a triple-folding screen phone.

Huawei has been working on triple-folding screen phones for years, having applied for multiple patents related to this technology as early as 2022. On February 21st, 2024, Huawei filed a patent titled 'Folding Screen Device,' showcasing a new triple-folding form factor with three shells, two hinges, and a flexible screen. This design uses both an inward and outward folding hinge to connect the three shells. Industry insiders suggest that Huawei will see a concentrated release of new products in the second half of the year, further strengthening its presence in the mid-to-high-end folding screen phone market.

This year has seen continuous rumors about Huawei launching a triple-folding screen phone. Earlier reports indicated that Huawei had already started stocking up on components for this innovative device.

Furthermore, Huawei's triple-folding screen phone is rumored to feature a complex inward + outward folding design with dual hinges and a screen size of approximately 10 inches, offering a tablet-like user experience.

Currently, no manufacturer has yet to mass-produce a triple-folding screen phone, making Huawei the first in the industry to do so. This is because the triple-folding design poses higher requirements on screen flexibility, durability, and hinge strength, increasing the difficulty of mass production.

As a result, rumors suggest that Huawei's triple-folding screen phone will be the new 'electronic Moutai,' with scalpers expected to increase prices on the secondary market.

Additionally, the first triple-folding screen phone is likely to be priced significantly higher, with speculations suggesting a price tag above RMB 20,000. Meanwhile, Mingmei Infinite has noticed that several sellers on Xianyu, an e-commerce platform, have taken advantage of the hype to inflate prices, listing the product for RMB 60,000 to 100,000 in advance. 'There's very little stock available; this is the 'electronic Moutai,' said one seller who offered RMB 100,000 for the phone.

Regardless, Mingmei Infinite has observed that after Huawei officially announced the Mate XT Masterpiece, its price has sparked much speculation and discussion among tech bloggers and netizens. Based on available information, Mingmei Infinite estimates that the starting price of the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece could be around RMB 15,000.

Currently, Huawei's latest large folding screen phone is the Mate X5, released in September 2023. The base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage retails for RMB 11,499, but its original launch price was as high as RMB 12,999. The Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece, with its innovative triple-folding design and belonging to the Masterpiece series, is expected to be priced significantly higher than the Mate X5 due to its higher production costs. CNMO believes that even a starting price of RMB 14,900 for the Mate XT Masterpiece would be a pleasant surprise.

Finally, according to Huawei Terminal, the Huawei Extraordinary Masterpiece Brand Ceremony and HarmonyOS Smart Travel New Product Launch Event will be held at 2:30 PM on September 10th. In addition to the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece, several new smartphones, smartwatches, and automobiles are expected to be unveiled.

As the launch date approaches, tech enthusiasts and consumers worldwide are eagerly anticipating the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece. This flagship product, integrating innovative technology, ultimate experience, and elegant design, is poised to reignite enthusiasm in the global tech market and usher in a new era of folding screen phones. Let's eagerly await September 10th to witness the extraordinary charm of the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece!

In conclusion, the launch of the Huawei Mate XT Masterpiece is not only a testament to Huawei's technological innovation but also a crucial step in its market strategy and brand building. This phone's introduction is undoubtedly set to invigorate the smartphone market and reshape the competitive landscape.

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