Huawei may force Samsung to release a triple folding smartphone earlier than planned

In September 2024, Huawei unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate, the world’s first triple-folding screen smartphone. In China, the new product was a huge success, surpassing the sales of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

But Samsung didn’t feel seriously threatened as the device was available only in China. But now the situation has changed as the company is launching the Mate XT Ultimate in the global market. This could force Samsung to accelerate the release of its foldable smartphone.

Samsung.

Huawei presentation in Kuala Lumpur

Today, February 18, 2025, Huawei is hosting an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where it will officially unveil the Mate XT Ultimate for international markets.

Price in the UAE is AED 13,000 (≈ $3,500)
Which countries will get the new product? Not known yet
Will there be Google services? Perhaps the UAE version will

receive Google support

The Mate XT Ultimate was previously only available in China and worked without Google services. If the global version includes Google Play, users will be able to easily import the smartphone to other countries.

How will this affect Samsung?”

Samsung is developing its triple foldable smartphone and plans to unveil it at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. According to leaks, it will get a double foldable screen with a diagonal of about 10 inches – similar to the Mate XT Ultimate.

Samsung is developing a triple foldable screen.

But with the global launch of the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, things could change:
Buyers will start comparing the device to the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung will increase pressure from competitor
Possible accelerated release of triple folding smartphone from Samsung

Despite this, there remains the question of quality and reliability of the technology. It’s important that Samsung doesn’t make any mistakes in pursuit of a competitor.

Samsung.

Totals

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• Huawei officially launches the Mate XT Ultimate to the global market
• Presentation takes place in Malaysia, sales start in UAE (≈ $3,500)
• Global version may get Google services
• Samsung may accelerate the launch of its triple folding smartphone

Now we just have to wait to see how Samsung will react – will it release its triple foldable Galaxy earlier than planned?”

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