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Huawei and Xiaomi Launch New Foldables Before Apple Event

9/8/2026

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Huawei and Xiaomi launched flagship foldable smartphones before Apple’s September 9 foldable iPhone event.
Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2 tri-fold phone priced from 19,999 to 24,999 yuan.
Xiaomi introduced the 18 Fold foldable phone priced between 10,999 and 14,999 yuan.
Huawei held 22.6% of China’s smartphone market and 68% of foldable shipments in Q2 2026.
Pre-orders start 10 September in China, with sales beginning 12 September for both devices.

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Story summary

Huawei and Xiaomi launched flagship foldable smartphones before Apple’s September 9 foldable iPhone event.
Huawei unveiled the Mate XT2 tri-fold phone priced from 19,999 to 24,999 yuan.
Xiaomi introduced the 18 Fold foldable phone priced between 10,999 and 14,999 yuan.
Huawei held 22.6% of China’s smartphone market and 68% of foldable shipments in Q2 2026.
Pre-orders start 10 September in China, with sales beginning 12 September for both devices.