# Huawei Mate XT 2 and HarmonyOS 7 launch details > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/huawei-harmonyos-7-rollout > Updated: 2026-08-25T02:36:56.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 5. Huawei has officially confirmed a major product launch event scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 14:30. The event will center on the debut of the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone and the official presentation of HarmonyOS 7. Technical speculation regarding the Mate XT 2 suggests the device may employ a U-shaped or G-shaped dual inward-folding structure and a redesigned hinge system to minimize visible screen creases and better protect the internal screen. Hardware rumors have evolved to suggest the device may be powered by a Kirin 9050 Pro chipset, potentially utilizing advanced 3nm-class processes or proprietary logic folding technology. Other anticipated features include a possible 200-megapixel main camera system, a large battery capacity exceeding 6,000 mAh, and the use of UFG glass for increased durability. The launch is expected to highlight the integration of HarmonyOS 7 with the tri-fold form factor, specifically focusing on seamless interface transitions and multi-window management. Recent reports indicate that China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has identified HarmonyOS as the world’s third-largest mobile operating system, with the OpenHarmony ecosystem surpassing 1.35 billion cumulative devices. Beyond the tri-fold smartphone, the September launch window is expected to be highly competitive within the mobile industry, following Huawei’s event with flagship releases from Apple, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and Honor. The Huawei event is also expected to showcase the Pura X View and other ecosystem products, with indications that a subsequent event may be held in late September to introduce the Mate 90 series. ## Claims - Huawei will host a product launch event on September 7 at 14:30. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The Mate XT 2 is rumored to use the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset. (corroborated by 9 sources) - HarmonyOS 7 will be showcased during the September 7 event. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The iPhone 17 was the world's best-selling smartphone in the second quarter of 2026, capturing 6% of global unit sales. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Apple and Samsung each occupied five spots in the global top 10 most sold smartphone models, collectively accounting for 26% of global sales. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The global smartphone market experienced an 11% year-on-year decline in the second quarter of 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Mate XT 2 may feature a U-shaped or G-shaped inward folding mechanism to protect the screen. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Mate XT 2 may include a battery capacity of 6,000 mAh or more. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Mate 90 series is expected to be released in late September. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Mate XT 2 could utilize UFG glass for improved durability. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra was the best-selling Android smartphone in the second quarter of 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Mate XT 2 might feature a 200-megapixel main camera. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Apple and Samsung dominate 2026 Q2 smartphone market as Huawei announces Mate XT 2 launch Apple and Samsung controlled 26% of the Q2 2026 smartphone market, with the iPhone 17 leading global sales. Meanwhile, Huawei announced a September 7 event to launch the Mate XT 2 tri-fold phone and HarmonyOS 7 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huawei-announces-harmonyos-smart-home-event-and-new-tri-fold-smartphone-launch ### 2026-08-20: Huawei leads OpenHarmony code contributions as version 7.0 releases Huawei contributes 77% of code to OpenHarmony 6.1, while the new OpenHarmony 7.0 Release adds support for Unisoc P7885 chips. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huawei-leads-openharmony-code-contributions-as-version-70-releases ### 2026-08-02: Huawei expands HarmonyOS 7 to low‑end smartphones Huawei is extending HarmonyOS 7 to low‑end phones, adding AI, security and visual upgrades, with a stable release planned for autumn after a broad beta rollout. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huawei-expands-harmonyos-7-to-lowend-smartphones ### 2026-07-31: Huawei adds free keyboard skins and instant game launch to HarmonyOS Huawei expands its HarmonyOS ecosystem, giving Theme members free keyboard skins and adding an instant game launch feature for titles like Genshin Impact. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huawei-adds-free-keyboard-skins-and-instant-game-launch-to-harmonyos ### 2026-07-28: Huawei launches HarmonyOS 7 beta for flagship devices Huawei opened a closed beta for HarmonyOS 7, offering over 100 updates—including AI, privacy and cross‑device features—to more than 40 flagship smartphones, tablets and foldables. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/huawei-launches-harmonyos-7-beta-for-flagship-devices --- Cite as: Huawei Mate XT 2 and HarmonyOS 7 launch details. 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