Guess who's shaking up the smartphone world? 😎 Huawei just dropped the Mate XT, and it's not just any foldable phone—it's the world's first tri-fold smartphone! 📱✨
Unveiled on Tuesday, the Mate XT can fold in three ways, kinda like an accordion (🎶), giving you a whopping 10.2-inch screen when fully opened. That's bigger than most tablets! 😲 And get this—the phone is only 3.6 millimeters thick when unfolded, making it the slimmest folding phone out there. Talk about sleek design! 🌟
Yu Chengdong, Huawei's executive director, mentioned that they've been working on this hinge mechanism for five years! 🛠️ It's so innovative that it allows both inward and outward folding—bye-bye to traditional foldable phone problems! 👋
Meanwhile, Apple revealed its iPhone 16 series just hours before. Both phones are set to ship starting September 20. But here's the kicker—the Mate XT already has over 3 million preorders! 😮🔥
The Mate XT's screen has a 16:11 aspect ratio, almost like a laptop, which means no more black bars when you're binge-watching your favorite shows! 🎬 Plus, it uses cutting-edge silicon carbide anode batteries to pack more power into a thinner space. 🚀
But hold up, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. 🌦️ Experts like Guo Tianxiang from IDC China caution about potential issues like screen creases and battery life on such a big screen. And let's not forget the price tag—a cool 19,999 yuan (around $2,800). 💸 Some social media users are side-eyeing that cost, wondering if it's worth it. 🤔
So, what do you think? Is the Mate XT the future of smartphones or just another flashy gadget? Let us know your thoughts! 💭
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
