Huawei’s next-generation foldable smartphones have surfaced in a fresh leak, revealing key specifications, pricing, color options, and an expected launch timeline. The upcoming Huawei Mate XT 2 Tri-Fold and Huawei Mate X8 Fold are tipped to debut between September and October, bringing the new Kirin 9050 series chipset, larger batteries, flagship cameras, and HarmonyOS 7 out of the box.
The new generation is expected to build on Huawei’s leadership in foldable smartphone innovation with improved performance, refined designs, and upgraded imaging hardware.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Tri-Fold: Expected Specifications
Huawei’s second-generation tri-fold smartphone is expected to refine the groundbreaking design introduced by its predecessor while delivering notable hardware upgrades.
Expected specifications
- Kirin 9050 Pro chipset
- 10-inch inner foldable display
- 6.5-inch cover display
- Refined tri-fold hinge and overall design
- 6,000mAh battery
- HarmonyOS 7 pre-installed
- 1/1.3-inch flagship primary camera
- Telephoto camera
- Colors: Black, Red, Purple, White
- Expected price: ¥19,999 (~$3,000)
Huawei is reportedly focusing on making the tri-fold design more durable and practical while retaining its unique form factor.
Huawei Mate X8 Fold: Expected Specifications
The standard book-style foldable will also receive significant upgrades while remaining considerably more affordable than the tri-fold model.
Expected specifications
- Kirin 9050 processor
- 8.15-inch foldable inner display
- 6.5-inch outer display
- 6,000mAh battery
- HarmonyOS 7
- 1/1.3-inch primary camera
- Telephoto camera
- Colors: Black, Red, Purple, White
- Expected price: ¥9,999 (~$1,500)
The Mate X8 is expected to continue Huawei’s premium foldable lineup while offering flagship hardware at roughly half the price of the Mate XT 2.
Kirin 9050 Series Could Bring Major Performance Improvements
Perhaps the biggest upgrade comes from Huawei’s next-generation Kirin 9050 family of processors.
According to earlier reports, the Kirin 9050 series may adopt a dual-layer vertically stacked architecture, which could significantly improve both performance and power efficiency compared to the current generation.
If accurate, users can expect:
- Faster AI performance
- Improved gaming
- Better sustained performance
- Longer battery life
- Greater thermal efficiency
These improvements could make Huawei’s latest foldables even more competitive in the premium smartphone segment.
HarmonyOS 7 to Debut on Both Foldables
Both the Mate XT 2 and Mate X8 are expected to ship with HarmonyOS 7 pre-installed.
Huawei is expected to introduce deeper AI integration, enhanced multitasking, and further optimizations for foldable displays, taking full advantage of the large-screen experience offered by both devices.
Expected Launch Timeline
Current leaks suggest Huawei plans to unveil both foldables during September or October, continuing its annual flagship launch schedule.
If the timeline holds, more information—including official renders and complete specifications—should emerge over the coming weeks.
Final Thoughts
The leaked specifications suggest Huawei is preparing another major update for its foldable smartphone lineup. While the Mate XT 2 aims to refine the world’s first commercial tri-fold smartphone with a faster Kirin 9050 Pro, the Mate X8 appears set to deliver flagship foldable performance at a more accessible price point.
Combined with HarmonyOS 7, a 6,000mAh battery, upgraded cameras, and a next-generation Kirin platform, Huawei’s 2026 foldable lineup could once again push the boundaries of smartphone design when it launches later this year.
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