Huawei Mate XT Hands-on Review: Three-Fold Advantages Are Obvious, but Ordinary Users Should Be Cautious

Huawei Mate XT Hands-on Review: Three-Fold Advantages Are Obvious, but Ordinary Users Should Be CautiousThe Huawei Mate XT, the world's first mass-produced and commercially available tri-fold screen phone, has undoubtedly become a focal point for tech enthusiasts and consumers. Even before its official launch, discussions about the phone have been heated in the market, with topics like difficulty in purchasing and price hikes emerging frequently

Huawei Mate XT Hands-on Review: Three-Fold Advantages Are Obvious, but Ordinary Users Should Be Cautious

The Huawei Mate XT, the world's first mass-produced and commercially available tri-fold screen phone, has undoubtedly become a focal point for tech enthusiasts and consumers. Even before its official launch, discussions about the phone have been heated in the market, with topics like difficulty in purchasing and price hikes emerging frequently. I also went to an offline store to get hands-on experience, wanting to feel the charm of this phone firsthand.

Steady and Atmospheric, Comfortable to Touch

The first time I saw the Huawei Mate XT, I felt its steady and atmospheric design style. The rock-vein texture design on the back panel is not only aesthetically pleasing but also comfortable to touch, showcasing Huawei's meticulous craftsmanship in technology. Although the body seems relatively thick when folded, the weight distribution is more reasonable when unfolded, making it feel less bulky. Especially for users who frequently use tablets, the unfolded form of the Huawei Mate XT is more reminiscent of a tablet replacement.

Folding Experience, Pros and Cons Exist

The Huawei Mate XT adopts an outward folding + inward folding design, and users might not be accustomed to this new operating method initially. During my experience, I also noticed that due to frequent handling, the fold line of this phone is quite apparent. Both in subjective feeling and at the junction in the middle, one can clearly feel the indentation. It's worth noting that the fold line is not obvious when the screen is lit, but this means that the fold line problem of folding screen phones still cannot be completely resolved.

Strong Performance, Regrettably No Game Testing

The Huawei Mate XT features a 90Hz screen refresh rate, ensuring a smooth user experience. Although the chip information is hidden in the settings interface, it shows through third-party software that the phone is equipped with the Kirin 9010 processor. Performance should not be a major concern, but unfortunately, due to limited experience time, I did not have the opportunity to conduct game testing.

Excellent Imaging, Battery Life Guaranteed

The Huawei Mate XT supports various shooting modes and AI cloud enhancement technology, exhibiting excellent performance in photography. Regarding battery life, although I did not conduct actual testing, based on Huawei's power optimization level, a single charge should last for a day. However, it is worth noting that this phone does not support the multi-device task flow function of the HarmonyOS system, and it cannot directly "transfer" applications to other devices.

Highlights Are Insufficient, Ordinary Users Should Be Cautious

Overall, the Huawei Mate XT has a high overall level, with the advantages of three-folding being obvious. However, for ordinary users, there may be some challenges in daily use. First, the price of this phone and the characteristics of the folding screen might make users hesitate in their choice. Second, apart from the folding function and the larger screen, this phone does not have other prominent highlights. For everyday use, its value for money might not be high.

Conclusion

The hands-on experience of the Huawei Mate XT felt good, demonstrating Huawei's leading edge in core technology. But for ordinary users, the appeal of this phone may be limited. If you want to experience the novelty of a tri-fold screen phone, you can visit a Huawei offline store for a try. For consumers who seek value for money, traditional phones may still be the more rational choice.

Personal opinion, for reference only.