In early November 2026, Huawei expanded its lineup of the triple-foldable smartphone Mate XT 2 by releasing a configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage. The key innovation of this version is the support for Privacy Display technology, a feature previously exclusive to models with 1 TB and 2 TB storage options. The price of the new device is set at 22,999 yuan (approximately $3,500 USD), and sales have already started. Buyers are offered three color options: purple, black, and white.
The First Smartphone on a New-Generation Chip with LogicFolding
Recall that the triple-folding Mate XT 2 debuted in early September 2026 and immediately attracted industry attention as the first device built on a new generation of the Kirin system-on-chip. The processor introduces the LogicFolding concept for the first time—a technology that allows logic blocks to be arranged more compactly on the die, thereby increasing performance within a limited chip area. The hardware platform is complemented by a 10.2-inch main foldable screen and a 6.5-inch external display, making the device a full-fledged tablet and smartphone replacement simultaneously.
Privacy Display: How Prying Eyes Protection Works
The Privacy Display technology, now also available in the 512 GB version, implements two-level protection of confidential information. When looking directly at the display, the image remains clear and contrast-rich, but when trying to view the screen from the side, the picture darkens, making the content unreadable to others. In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a prying-eyes detection system: if sensors detect that someone is looking at the screen at an angle, a notification appears on the display prompting the user to activate privacy mode with a single tap. Previously, this feature was exclusively available in configurations with 1 TB and 2 TB storage, making it effectively a flagship top-tier exclusive.
Triple-Foldable Construction and G-Shaped Folding Scheme
The main architectural feature of the Mate XT 2 remains its triple-foldable design. In the new generation, Huawei transitioned to a G-shaped folding scheme and completely redesigned the hinge mechanisms, reducing the body thickness to 3.5 mm when fully unfolded and 12.3 mm when folded. This exact geometry ensures stability during repeated folding and minimizes gaps between the sections. On the back panel of the device, there is a characteristic hexagonal camera module with four lenses, as well as the inscription "ULTIMATE DESIGN", indicating the premium lineup.
Positioning in the Lineup and Pricing Policy
Initially, Huawei offered five configurations of the Mate XT 2, including versions with 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB storage, with the two senior models receiving additional screen protection features. The appearance of the 16/512 GB version with Privacy Display effectively erases the gap between the middle and upper price tiers of the lineup: now the user gets the key privacy function without having to overpay for a storage capacity that may not be needed in everyday use. Priced at 22,999 yuan, the novelty occupies an intermediate position between basic and top modifications, making it the most balanced offer for buyers who value confidentiality but are not ready to invest in the maximum storage capacity.
