The World’s First Tri-Fold Smartphone Is as Vast as a Tablet

One screen isn’t enough anymore — and consumers are making that clear. According to International Data Corporation (IDC), global foldable phone shipments are projected to reach 27.6 million units in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 69.9% from 2020 to 2025, as users seek devices that can keep up with increasingly dynamic, hybrid lifestyles.

Enter Huawei’s latest innovation — the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, the world’s first tri-fold smartphone. In a market already flooded with dual-fold options, this device reimagines what a mobile screen can do. With three seamlessly connected displays, it’s a powerful answer to the modern-day demand for productivity, portability, and premium design — without juggling multiple devices. More than just a technological flex, the Mate XT is a milestone moment in foldable evolution, setting a new bar for how users interact with their smartphones.​

Here’s how to get the most out of its revolutionary tri-fold display.

Triples Visual Immersion

It’s easy to see why the HUAWEI Mate XT stands out in the foldable phone segment. Unfold it, and your smartphone becomes a full-sized tablet, offering a large-screen immersive display that fits right in your pocket. With three times the screen real estate and the world’s first 3K Hi-Res HUAWEI X-True Display, the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN is built for those who want to experience every visual detail, whether it is in a game, graphic novel, or film, anytime and anywhere.

What’s especially notable is the balance between size and portability. Despite its expanded form factor, the Mate XT is surprisingly lightweight and slim — convenient enough to hold in one hand while on the move. At launch, it claimed the title of both the thinnest foldable and the largest commercially available foldable smartphone, measuring just 3.6 mm thin and 10.2 inches wide when fully unfolded.

Master the Task with More Display Modes

Working on the move often means juggling distractions – toggling between apps, minimising windows, and splitting focus. The HUAWEI Mate XT takes the chaos out of mobile multitasking with a tri-fold display that was made for productivity on the go.

In split-screen mode, you can run two apps side by side – perfect for taking notes while reading, or replying to messages while referencing a document. No more app switching, no more disruption.

But the Mate XT goes a step further. Its triple-screen mode expands your workspace even more, letting you view and interact with three separate apps at once. Picture this: one screen for a browser, another for your airline app, and the third for a group video call to finalise travel plans. Or, if you’re a content creator, imagine editing a video on one display, browsing for visual inspiration on another, and drafting captions on the third — all without missing a beat.

Whether it’s planning, creating, or collaborating, the Mate XT transforms multitasking from a chore into second nature.

More Screens, More Flexibility

Thanks to its Advanced Precision Hinge System, HUAWEI Mate XT’s trifold display is also the first in the industry to achieve inward and outward folding. This means you can not only use your smartphone as an extended display but also transform it into a real-life tool. Flip it outward, and the second screen becomes a built-in stand perfect for watching shows hands-free while you eat lunch. Or fold it into a mini tripod for your camera, with one side acting as a viewfinder and the other handling the controls. It’s clever, practical, and feels like a natural extension of the device.

Huawei is offering a premium service package for HUAWEI Mate XT customers, including a full year of HUAWEI Care+ with single-incident screen damage protection, four complimentary screen protector replacements, and free door-to-door and postal service.

HUAWEI Mate XT represents a new breed of multitasking smartphones altogether, accomplishing the “impossibility” of a lightweight, large and powerful smartphone. With multiple display modes and an intuitive user experience, the Mate XT offers a genuine alternative to juggling laptops, tablets, and phones — all while fitting in your hand.

This is more than just a foldable. It’s a bold new format for a world that doesn’t slow down.