iPhone 16 Faces Rainy Day Test, Huawei Mate XT Tri-Fold Sells Out in Seconds: Who Wins?

iPhone 16 Faces Rainy Day Test, Huawei Mate XT Tri-Fold Sells Out in Seconds: Who Wins?Today, two tech giants, Apple and Huawei, squared off, releasing their new flagship phones, the iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold phone, on the same day. This "battle of the gods" attracted countless consumers and sparked debate about who ultimately emerged victorious

iPhone 16 Faces Rainy Day Test, Huawei Mate XT Tri-Fold Sells Out in Seconds: Who Wins?

Today, two tech giants, Apple and Huawei, squared off, releasing their new flagship phones, the iPhone 16 and the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold phone, on the same day. This "battle of the gods" attracted countless consumers and sparked debate about who ultimately emerged victorious.

Let's first look at the iPhone 16's market performance. Despite heavy rain in Beijing, Shanghai, and other cities, many users braved the weather to queue up for the latest iPhone. Apple's online store showed that the basic iPhone 16 models were available for in-store pick-up, while the Pro models were mostly sold out on launch day.

Resale prices from scalpers suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max markup was within 500 yuan, with some models even sold at original price or refused. One scalper said, "The new Desert color for the Pro models is abundant, making them difficult to sell at a premium. White models are priced higher. The 256GB and 512GB versions have a markup of 500 to 700 yuan, less than last year. We can't accept any less, or we'll lose money."

Third-party dealers offered the iPhone 16 Pro series with a markup ranging from 400 yuan to 1200 yuan. The top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB version in all four colors required a 1200 yuan markup for immediate purchase.

In contrast, the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold phone saw a much more explosive market response. Launched at 10:08 am, it sold out in just a few seconds, leaving no stock across all channels. The Huawei Mate XT comes in three configurations: 16GB+256GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB, priced at 19,999 yuan, 21,999 yuan, and 23,999 yuan, respectively. Resale prices have skyrocketed, reaching 80,000 yuan or even 100,000 yuan.

The outcome of this "battle of the gods" appears to be clear. While the iPhone 16 still attracted many users in the rain, the markup was not substantial, and some models were even sold at original price or refused, indicating that market enthusiasm did not meet expectations. Meanwhile, the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold phone, with its lightning-fast sellout, demonstrated its strong market appeal.

Of course, the ultimate winner of this "battle" requires time to reveal itself. The iPhone 16 boasts a mature iOS ecosystem and a powerful brand influence, potentially attracting more users in the future with its polished system and rich app ecosystem. The Huawei Mate XT tri-fold phone, on the other hand, represents the future of mobile devices, its folding screen technology and powerful performance potentially leading a new wave in mobile innovation.

The final results of this "battle of the gods" remain to be seen. We eagerly await the outcome.