Huawei, Xiaomi launch new foldable smartphones ahead of Apple event

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

Huawei and Xiaomi have unveiled new flagship foldable smartphones in China, intensifying competition in the premium mobile market ahead of Apple's upcoming product showcase. Huawei launched its Mate XT2 tri-fold series, starting at 19,999 yuan and featuring an in-house Kirin 9050 Pro processor, improved water resistance, and a privacy screen. Meanwhile, Xiaomi introduced the Xiaomi 18 Fold, priced from 10,999 yuan, highlighting a slim 5.02 mm profile, an XRing O3 AI chip, and CXMT memory components. Both companies cited significant cost pressures driven by rising global memory prices. Huawei currently dominates China's foldable market with a 68 percent share, while Apple prepares to introduce its latest iPhone lineup. Executives from both Chinese firms emphasized their technological autonomy amid ongoing U.S. export restrictions, positioning their advanced form factors and proprietary silicon as competitive advantages against foreign rivals in the domestic sector.

By James Porter | JQJO News

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Reuters published report on Huawei and Xiaomi foldable phone launches on September 7, 2026 https://www.reuters.com/technology/huawei-xiaomi-launch-new-foldable-smartphones-ahead-apple-event-2026-09-07/

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Articles Published:: 28
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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Reports focus strictly on verified commercial releases and market competition data. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

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