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Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple prepare for major foldable smartphone launches
A major competitive shift is occurring in the foldable smartphone market as Huawei, Xiaomi, and Apple prepare for high-profile product launches.
On September 7, Huawei is set to unveil its Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone alongside HarmonyOS 7. The device features a new internal folding design and a privacy screen. Simultaneously, Xiaomi will launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold, which utilizes the in-house Xring O3 3nm chipset and is the first to support LPDDR6 memory. The Xiaomi model features a passport-style form factor with a 7.58-inch internal display.
Apple is expected to enter the segment on September 9, potentially with a device named the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Duo. Analysts from IDC predict that Apple's entry will revitalize the market, forecasting that the foldable iPhone could capture 40% of the global market share by 2027 and exceed 10 million shipments in its first year. The device is expected to carry a premium price tag, with estimates ranging from $1,999 to over $2,550.
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Apple · Huawei · HyperOS 4 · IDC · IFA 2026 · IFA Berlin · Leica · Samsung · Xiaomi · Xiaomi 18 Fold · Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max · Xring O3
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to capture approximately 40% of the global foldable market share by 2027. www.techbang.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 5.38-inch external screen and a 7.58-inch internal screen. digitalmag.ci · www.lesmobiles.com · www.huaweicentral.com · www.schmidtisblog.de
- [● 11 SOURCES] Xiaomi will officially launch the Xiaomi 18 Fold on September 7, 2026. digitalmag.ci · www.lesmobiles.com · www.huaweicentral.com · www.schmidtisblog.de · borncity.com · +3 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] The Xiaomi 18 Fold is powered by the in-house Xring O3 chipset. digitalmag.ci · www.lesmobiles.com · www.huaweicentral.com · www.schmidtisblog.de · sumeks.disway.id · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Apple foldable iPhone is predicted to have a starting price between $2,099 and $2,299. arynews.tv
- [● 5 SOURCES] Huawei will launch the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone and HarmonyOS 7 on September 7, 2026. www.huaweicentral.com · tech-ish.com · www.tfmedia.co.kr · www.mobilemagazinehk.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone, potentially named iPhone Ultra, on September 9, 2026. www.techbang.com · www.mobilemagazinehk.com · arynews.tv · digitalmag.ci · www.peoplenews.tw · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Xiaomi will launch the Pad 9 Pro Max tablet with a 13.3-inch 3.4K display on September 7. sumeks.disway.id · www.donanimhaber.com · www.frandroid.com · www.intomobile.com · www.schmidtisblog.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The average selling price for the first foldable iPhone is expected to be $2,550 or higher. www.techbang.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to exceed 10 million units in shipments during its first year. www.techbang.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The foldable iPhone is expected to account for more than half of the global foldable smartphone market value. www.techbang.com