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Huawei launches new foldable smartphone as competition with Xiaomi, Apple heats up

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  • Huawei launched the Mate XT2, a foldable smartphone that opens into a tablet-sized screen, as it defends its premium handset position in China.
  • The phone uses Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro chip, which the company says delivers more computing power while consuming less electricity despite U.S. technology restrictions.
  • Xiaomi will launch a rival folding phone on Monday, while Apple will unveil its latest iPhone series on Wednesday.

Huawei launched the Mate XT2 on Monday, putting a new foldable flagship into a Chinese premium-phone fight that is rapidly intensifying. Xiaomi is also launching a rival folding handset, while Apple is preparing to unveil its latest iPhone series on Wednesday.

The Mate XT2 folds out twice, opening into a tablet-sized screen. Huawei equipped it with the company’s new Kirin 9050 Pro chip, which it says can provide greater computing power while using less electricity.

Huawei is seeking to defend its lead in China’s premium handset market against both Xiaomi and Apple. The launch also highlights the company’s effort to keep advancing its devices while facing U.S. restrictions on access to advanced technology.

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