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After Following the July 14 global launch of the Pura 90s series in Kuala Lumpur, on 14 July, Huawei rolled out added the Pura 90s Pro, Pro Max, MatePad Air 2026 tablet and FreeClip 2 S earbuds in the Philippines, followed by market‑specific releases in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Mexico. across several markets. The Pro models feature carry 50 MP macro‑telephoto cameras, 6.6‑inch LTPO OLED displays, screens, 6 000 mAh batteries and the in‑house Kirin 9030S processors, while 5 nm processor; the Pro Max adds a 200 MP per‑iscope sensor with 20× lossless video zoom. Second‑generation Kunlun Glass, IP68/IP69 ratings protection and fruit‑inspired colour palettes were highlighted in late July. In the last week of July, July rollout. Huawei later reported that the Pura 90 series had exceeded one sold just over 1 million units sold – 1.0149 million by the 29th week of July – confirming rapid market adoption within roughly three months, citing months. The figure, quoted by market observer RDObservation and relayed by Huawei Central, underscores the resilience of the Kirin 9030S 5 nm chipset, 12 GB RAM, a 6.9‑inch LTPO OLED panel capable of 3000 nits, platform and an advanced camera suite (50 MP primary, 40 MP ultra‑wide, signals growing domestic market‑share strength despite U.S. sanctions. To boost visibility, Huawei opened a pop‑up experience at Dubai Mall on 27 July. Visitors could test 5.5G connectivity with speeds up to 3.2 Gbps, explore the 200 MP telephoto with 20× optical zoom) powered by camera, and view an XMAGE AI. Analysts said imaging gallery alongside CMF design displays, extending the milestone reinforced Huawei’s premium‑brand resurgence in China despite U.S. sanctions. Concurrently, brand’s promotional push into the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, Huawei announced confirmed that the Mate XT 2, its third‑generation 2 tri‑fold smartphone slated for a September‑October 2026 launch. The device replaces the earlier Z‑shaped hinge with – featuring a U‑shaped mechanism that tucks the hinge, a 10‑inch main screen display hidden inside the body and adds body, a 6.5‑inch cover display. Powered by a screen, Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, it carries a 6 000 mAh battery, upgraded ultra‑thin glass and hinge materials for ~30 % greater impact resistance, chipset and will ship with HarmonyOS 7 at an estimated ¥19 999 (≈US$3 000). The XT 2 – is positioned to compete with Apple’s rumored iPhone Ultra folding handset and to fill slated for a September‑October 2026 launch, aiming at the market gap left by Samsung’s discontinued Galaxy Z TriFold. high‑end folding‑phone segment.