HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design Officially Unveiled: The First Flagship Powered by Kirin 9050 Pro Chip

【September 7, 2026, Guangzhou, China】On September 7, the new member of Huawei's tri-fold smartphone family, HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, was officially unveiled. The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design debuts with a brand-new wingspan tri-fold form factor, continuously breaking through the boundaries of ultimate aesthetics, ultimate craftsmanship and ultimate innovation. It is the first device to carry the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, and brings a series of industry-leading first-ever functions and experiences including the ultra-reliable Xuanwu folding architecture, Spirit Shield privacy-protection screen, third-generation Red Maple imaging system and HarmonyOS 7 large-screen experience. As the pioneer of tri-fold smartphones, the new generation delivers extraordinary performance again. Official image Extraordinary Design: Wingspan Form, Smooth Intuitive Operation The brand-new wingspan tri-fold HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design opens and closes from left to right, with an unfolding method that perfectly fits users' intuitive usage habits. Its design concept carries the charm of Eastern aesthetics, the back panel is crafted with gold-woven brocade technique to present cloud patterns, and is available in three color options: Brocade Purple, Bright White, and Mysterious Black. The lens decorative ring inherits the iconic Star Diamond design, is made of yttrium crystal gemstone material formed after calcination at 1800℃; integrating gemstone design and cutting technology, it is finely polished through 8 processes to form 33 star diamond facets, presenting a dazzling gem-like texture. The whole device adopts the ultra-reliable Xuanwu architecture to reconstruct the hinge and screen craftsmanship, providing multi-layer protection from the inside out, and is the first tri-fold phone that supports IP58/59 dust and water resistance. The outer Xuanwu Kunlun glass screen resists daily scratches and impacts; it also features anti-reflection performance to ensure clear display even under strong sunlight. The inner screen adopts an ultra-tough multi-layer composite stack, including oversized UTG glass, aerospace-grade ultra-thin high-strength steel and carbon fiber inner screen support layer, delivering excellent multi-level impact resistance. The second-generation Tiangong hinge system uses a five-arc-arm main shaft and connecting rod synchronization mechanism to ensure uniform force and reliable compression resistance. Extraordinary Performance: Kirin Chip, Full Performance Leap Official image The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is the first to be equipped with the Kirin 9050 Pro chip, achieving dual improvements in performance and energy efficiency. With deep collaboration between software, hardware, chip and cloud, the overall device performance is 42% higher than the previous generation. The ultra-fast Lingsi CPU paired with the ultra-smooth Ark Engine enables faster loading of large files, and delivers outstanding performance when running multiple apps or multi-tasking in parallel. The Maliang GPU computing unit has doubled cache, greatly improving rendering performance; it supports hardware-level real-time ray tracing of 50 million lines in game scenarios for a more immersive and realistic experience. The Da Vinci architecture NPU brings a leap in end-side AI computing power; it supports deployment of multi-size large models on end devices, and is the first in the industry to support the native Pangu 30B-A2B MoE full-modal large model, enabling offline smart experiences such as Xiaoyi organizing local photo albums. The innovative heat dissipation architecture adopts three-sided heat source distribution, paired with an ultra-large vapor chamber and high-thermal-conductivity graphene material to achieve efficient cross-axis heat conduction. Multiple communication systems work intelligently in coordination with 32 distributed antennas, delivering 5A communication speed faster than peers; it supports Tiantong satellite communication and Beidou satellite messaging to keep users connected anywhere in the world. Equipped with a mobile security processor and an independent security chip, it supports post-quantum cryptographic algorithm detection and has passed the EAL5+ security certification, providing dual protection for personal data and asset security. Extraordinary Technology: All-in-one Master, Worry-free Use It is the world's first foldable Spirit Shield privacy-protection screen, realizing hardware-level privacy protection on a foldable phone for the first time. It adopts an independent dual-pixel design, so the screen resolution remains consistent before and after the privacy protection mode is enabled, ensuring a clear front view at all times. It has intelligent perception capabilities that will send smart reminders when users enter airports or railway stations; it also supports elegant activation of the privacy protection function via double-tap on the outer screen or double-tap on the smart control key. The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is preloaded with ECG analysis prompting software that has obtained the Class II Medical Device Registration Certificate from the National Medical Products Administration. Users can start an ECG measurement by holding the phone with both hands when unfolding the large screen, and Xiaoyi will intelligently interpret the analysis report to provide considerate health protection. Extraordinary Imaging: Red Maple Original Color, Capture Masterpieces Easily The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design has been comprehensively upgraded from optical hardware to computing power base. It is the first to be equipped with the third-generation Red Maple Original Color camera, which can effectively filter infrared stray light interference, with color reproduction capability improved by 95% compared to the previous generation. It is also equipped with an ultra-high dynamic main camera, a large-aperture periscope telephoto lens and an ultra-wide-angle camera, delivering true color reproduction, realistic portrait shooting and excellent low-light performance, with outstanding shooting effects for both near and far scenes. Video shooting supports 18EV ultra-high dynamic range performance, ensuring outstanding texture for every frame. The XMAGE smart shooting system has been fully upgraded, which can intelligently identify people, landscapes and food scenarios, support AIGC-synthesized preview effects, and present composition and light recommendations clearly. The unique tri-fold form supports "calendar mode" shooting, making it easy to capture warm moments for selfies or group photos. Extraordinary Experience: Superior Large-screen Experience The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is equipped with the brand-new HarmonyOS 7, which reconstructs the large-screen interactive experience. The panoramic multi-window capability supports three parallel windows in full display, multi-level adjustment of window size and independent volume adjustment and other featured experiences. The large-screen experience covers core scenarios including financial management, social entertainment, smart office, shopping price comparison and travel strategy, and has completed in-depth adaptation with leading applications in the industry, continuously leading the ecological innovation of tri-fold large-screen devices. The HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is priced starting from 19,999 RMB, and will be officially on sale at 10:08 on September 12. When you purchase the HUAWEI Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design, you can immediately enjoy the extraordinary exclusive service with a maximum value of 5,390 RMB, including a one-time discounted inner screen replacement within one year, which helps you deal with accidental screen damage easily and saves you thousands of yuan on broken screen repair. You can also enjoy 4 free screen protector replacements for the inner and outer screens respectively within two years, 2 free door-to-door service fees within one year, and exclusive in-store VIP services, covering all daily phone usage scenarios, bringing you peace of mind and a more distinguished experience. At the same time, by adding the HUAWEI Care+ Accidental Protection service when purchasing the new device, you can get comprehensive accidental damage protection and official battery refresh service for your new phone, enjoying a worry-free using experience.