Huawei and Xiaomi Launch Foldables Ahead of Apple's Debut

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China's premium smartphone market is heating up as Huawei and Xiaomi unveil new foldable devices just days before Apple is expected to release its first foldable iPhone. Huawei plans to introduce the Mate XT 2 on Monday, an ultra-premium trifold smartphone with two folding mechanisms that combines a conventional phone with a tablet-like display. Xiaomi will debut its Xiaomi 18 Fold later the same day, a passport-style device featuring its in-house Xring O3 processor and memory from China's CXMT. These launches underscore China's push for domestic technology and supply-chain independence, intensifying competition ahead of Apple's entry. Counterpoint analyst Ivan Lam believes Apple's large premium-device user base will help its foldable gain market share quickly, while also boosting broader consumer interest in the category.

Xiaomi Corp ▲

Apple Inc. ▼CXMT Corporation ▲

Impact on stocks 4

Artificial Intelligence▼ · 2 stocks

▼ NegativeCompetitionrelevance

Huawei and Xiaomi launch foldables ahead of Apple's debut, intensifying competition in the premium segment.

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Electrification & Mobility▲ · 1 stocks

▲ PositiveTechnologyrelevance

Xiaomi debuts its Xiaomi 18 Fold with in-house Xring O3 processor, showcasing technological advancement.

Others▲ · 1 stocks

CXMT Corporation

▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

Xiaomi's foldable uses memory from CXMT, indicating demand for its products.

Off-coverage companies 1

HuaweiPrivate▲ Positive

Technologyrelevance

Huawei introduces Mate XT 2, an ultra-premium trifold smartphone, highlighting its innovation.