Huawei's $100,000 Tri-Folding Phone is Here, but This "Dragon" is Even Pricier!

Huawei's $100,000 Tri-Folding Phone is Here, but This "Dragon" is Even Pricier!The "Black Dragon" features genuine leather on its body, accented with gold plating, and comes in three storage options: the 256GB version costs $12,770 USD (approximately 89,000 yuan), the 512GB version costs $13,200 USD (approximately 93,000 yuan), and the 1TB version costs $13,630 USD (approximately 96,000 yuan).While these custom editions of the Huawei Mate XT Extraordinary Master command hefty price tags, considering Caviar's past pricing for custom creations for brands like Apple and Samsung, Huawei's cost-effectiveness shines through, especially given the use of real gold and leather

Huawei's $100,000 Tri-Folding Phone is Here, but This "Dragon" is Even Pricier!

Recently, Huawei's first tri-folding phone, the Mate XT, created a sensation upon its release, with its top-of-the-line version even reaching nearly 100,000 yuan (approximately $14,000 USD) on the secondhand market. Now, a Huawei tri-folding phone valued at 100,000 yuan has truly "launched," but it's not from Huawei officially. Instead, it's a custom creation by the luxury brand Caviar, with a limited run of 88 units.

This custom edition of the Huawei Mate XT, dubbed "Extraordinary Master," draws inspiration from the "Dragon" of Chinese mythology, offering two models: "Golden Dragon" and "Black Dragon."

The "Black Dragon" features genuine leather on its body, accented with gold plating, and comes in three storage options: the 256GB version costs $12,770 USD (approximately 89,000 yuan), the 512GB version costs $13,200 USD (approximately 93,000 yuan), and the 1TB version costs $13,630 USD (approximately 96,000 yuan).

The "Golden Dragon," on the other hand, exudes even greater extravagance with its body crafted entirely from 24K pure gold, boasting a texture claimed to be created using ancient forging techniques. Pricing starts at $14,500 USD (approximately 101,000 yuan) for the 256GB version, rising to $14,930 USD (approximately 105,000 yuan) for the 512GB version, and reaching $15,360 USD (approximately 108,000 yuan) for the 1TB version.

While these custom editions of the Huawei Mate XT Extraordinary Master command hefty price tags, considering Caviar's past pricing for custom creations for brands like Apple and Samsung, Huawei's cost-effectiveness shines through, especially given the use of real gold and leather.

Let's quickly recap the basic information about the Huawei Mate XT Extraordinary Master:

• Thickness: 3.6 mm

• Unfolded screen size: 10.2 inches

• Hinge system: "Huawei Tian Gong Hinge System," offering the first bi-directional (inward and outward) folding hinge

• Battery capacity: 5600mAh, with a battery thickness of just 1.9 mm

Currently, more and more consumers have received and begun using this phone. Regarding the question of "whether to remove the protective film," different voices have emerged online. In response, Huawei officially released some care tips for the Mate XT Extraordinary Master, advising users to avoid removing the screen surface layer, prevent contact with hard objects, and avoid pressing on the camera area.

Huawei executive and BGCTO of the Consumer Business Group, Li Xiaolong, has stated: "The material, thickness, and stress tolerance of each layer of the foldable screen have been carefully calculated and validated to achieve optimal results. Modifying the stress model would significantly shorten the screen's lifespan and potentially void the free warranty."

This implies that for foldable screen phones, actions like removing the original protective film, self-replacement, or even applying another layer over the original film could all negatively impact the screen's longevity. It's recommended to simply use the phone as is after receiving it.