This update is notoriously expanding in all of the prominent Huawei smartphones to provide a new user experience.

According to the changelog, Huawei Mate X2 is getting HarmonyOS 3.1 features in batches and all of the models of this foldable phone can upgrade to the latest build.

Service widgets:

• Group widgets can automatically expand or shrink as the cards increase or decrease, and stacked widgets can automatically rotate and display as the scene changes.

Smart multi-window:

• Added the feature of saving the split screen state, saving the split screen state to the home screen, and clicking the split screen combination icon to open the dual application with one click using split screen mode.

System:

• The document supports a one-step preview, no need to pop up the box to choose the opening method. Call audio can be switched between the speaker, earpiece, and different Bluetooth devices in one step through the multi-device broadcast control center.

Smart multi-window:

• Optimize the smart multi-window experience. When returning to the home screen, the floating window will automatically shrink to a small window to continue the task.

Charge:

• Optimize the super fast charging Turbo mode charging experience.

App Guard:

• Optimize the app guard, improve security, provide a second confirmation pop-up window for application jumps, and reduce the risk of misuse.

System:

• Optimize Huawei’s printing interface, simplify and unify the printing entry, and make it easier to print documents in one step Optimize system performance. Also, sliding operation, page switching, and application startup are silky and comfortable step by step, dynamic effects can be interrupted, and the experience is smoother.

Safety:

• Integrate the May 2023 security patch to enhance system security.

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According to the information, Huawei Mate X2 with 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage was originally priced at 17999 yuan, which now has a big discount tag, reducing the price to 14999 yuan. This is a sharp 3000 yuan discount.

Currently, this offer is only available in China via JD.com but it may only be opened for a limited time. Yet, it is a big deal for the customers because this phone comes with a variety of beneficial services.

Huawei Mate X2:

Huawei Mate X2 is using Kirin 9000 5G processor with 5nm process technology. It has an 8-core architecture and the CPU clocked at up to 3.13GHz. The chip features a 24-core GPU, and the image processing capability is significantly improved. The Kirin 9000 chip supports 5G super uplink, 5G carrier aggregation, and WiFi 6+.

This phone will offer a Leica quad-camera including a 50MP super-sensing main camera 1/1.28-inch RYYB sensor + which supports OIS anti-shake. It also has a 10x optical zoom 8MP periscope camera with 100x digital zoom capability.

The camera system also consists of a 16MP (f/2.2 aperture) ultra-wide-angle camera. There’s also a 3x telephoto 12MP cam with f/2.4 aperture that supports optical image stabilization.

The main foldable screen expands at 8 inches with a 2.4K resolution, while there’s a 6.45-inch cover screen. Once closed, the user will have the cover screen to access the features.

Notes for readers – This is a stocked unit of the Huawei Mate X2 and not a new (launched) device.

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Input coming from Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) shows that Huawei Mate X3 will come with a 7.85 inch main foldable display. Once closed, the phone will help users to operate with a 6.45-inch cover screen.

With a comparison, we’ve found that Huawei Mate X2 was launched with an 8-inch main display, which is slightly reduced in Mate X3 at 7.85 inch. This is due to the latest development made to strip down the size and weight of the entire device.

According to the teaser, Huawei is promoting a light Mate X3 and the reduced screen size would allow the company to cut some weight in the body. Other than the screen size, Huawei is also using new heat management technology that will further eliminate body weight.

With an 8 inch display, Huawei installed Mate X2 with 16.7 million colors, an OLED flexible panel, a 90Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch sampling rate, and a screen resolution of 2480 x 2200 pixels. However, these stats are likely to change with a sliced Mate X3.

Furthermore, we can expect Huawei to upscale the screen refresh rate to 120Hz. As this is the least new improvement that is now common in flagship devices.

Notably, Huawei left the cover untouched and it still stands at 6.45 inches. It could mean that Huawei reduced the bezels around the phone and also found a way to cut down some space from the sides to come up with a new internal screen.

UTG:

Ross also revealed that Huawei Mate X3 will use new UTG or ultra-thin glass to protect the display. Also, this will be Chinese-made UTG, of which, we reported before.

UTG or Ultra-Thin Glass is an ultra-thin flexible glass cover, mostly used in foldable screen smartphones. its flexible outer glass protection sheet is made of an ultra-thin flexible glass substrate.

Volume:

Lastly, it’s suggested Huawei has a large volume production for Mate X3, which is a good sign. Ross further incorporated that in terms of the production of foldable phones, Huawei is only second to Samsung.

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A Chinese smartphone market researcher named IResearch released a report on China’s foldable phone market of 2023 including the progress made in the past year.

Among major Chinese smartphone brands, Huawei’s folding smartphone has the highest price at 18,999 yuan. Samsung ranks second at 15,999 yuan and Honor (10,888 yuan) comes third. Followed by vivo (9,999 yuan), Xiaomi (8,999 yuan), OPPO (7,999 yuan) Yuan) for fourth, fifth, and sixth respectively.

In 2022, Huawei occupied a 51.3% market share, followed by Samsung (18.8%), OPPO, Xiaomi, and Vivo with 8.8%, 7.7%, and 6.4% respectively. Huawei’s foldable phone market share has exceeded 50% in the last three years.

The top 5 models in the Chinese market for annual sales include Huawei P50 Pocket which has 590,000 units, Mate X2 sold 380,000 units, and Mate Xs2 sold 340,000 units.

The other two models are Samsung Z Flip 3 (360,000 units), and OPPO Find N (250,000 units). Huawei’s total sales of folding machines were 1.46 million units, and Samsung’s sales were 540,000 units.

These are quite overwhelming results and Huawei continues to defy the gravity here by launching new foldable phones. As the Chinese foldable phone maker now preparing to launch Huawei Mate X3, which will launch soon in the market.

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According to the input coming from Weibo, a well-known tipster has been asked by a follower, whether Huawei Mate X3 will be priced at 10000 yuan (around $1500). The tipster replied Yes.

Although, we don’t have confirmation on this matter but we are able to tell you about the price of the Huawei Mate X2. The Mate X2 has an 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM version priced at 17999 ($2782) and an 8GB+512GB version at 18999 ($2938).

Other than that, Huawei’s latest foldable device – Huawei Mate Xs 2 comes in three models 8GB+256GB/512GB and 12GB+512GB version. This model starts at 9999, 11499, and 12999 yuan respectively.

Yes, the new pricing is possible, because Huawei has improved its supply chain and the technology has reduced pricing as compared to the predecessor. This could help the Chinese tech maker to bring Mate X3 under 10000 yuan.

Huawei Mate X3:

It’s expected that Huawei Mate X3 will bring better camera imaging thanks to the XMAGE imaging system. On the other hand, it will have increased battery capacity, as well as a light design that will provide comfort grip on your hand.

Huawei is yet to announce a launch date but the past report suggests that it could unveil alongside the P60 series in March.

Read more in the article linked below.

Huawei Mate X3 will bring better camera, light design, launching next month

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According to the information, December 2022 update for Huawei Mate X2 is receiving a new HarmonyOS build version 3.0.0.192 and update package size of 1.17 GB.

Changelog reveals that this firmware brings Turbo charge mode to accelerate the charging user experience. It also optimizes apps and lock screens. Furthermore, there are new optimizations or the clone feature.

Adding to this, Huawei is improving Mate X2’s system security with December 2022 HarmonyOS 3 patches. To be mentioned, the turbo charge feature is an add on to the SuperCharge technology.

This software update is rolling out in batches and it’ll soon cover all of the eligible smartphones.

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Back in October, Huawei launched its refurbished phone directory featuring Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G smartphone for a reduced price range.

Huawei Mate X2 Collector’s Edition refurbished version comes with a length of 161.8mm and a width of 145.8mm expanded, 74.6mm folded. The phone has a 4.4mm to 8.2mm thickness when it’s expanded and a 14.7mm thickness when it’s folded. Overall the device will weigh 295 grams.

This foldable phone comes with two displays, there’s a main 8-inch foldable OLED screen, that supports up to 90Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch sampling rate, and 2480 x 2200 pixels resolution.

The second display enables when you to fold the phone. It’s a 6.45-inch external screen, a flexible OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 2700 x 1160 pixel resolution.

Huawei Mate X2 is powered by Kirin 9000 chipset with octa-core architecture (1 x Cortex-A77 at 3.13 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A77 at 2.54 GHz + 4 x Cortex-A55 at 2.05 GHz). There’s a 24-core Mali-G78 GPU.

This inward folding device has a quad rear camera system including 50-megapixel super-sensing camera (wide-angle, f/1.9 aperture, supports OIS optical image stabilization), 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (f/2.2 aperture), a 12-megapixel telephoto camera (f/2.4 aperture, supports OIS optical image stabilization) and 8-megapixel super zoom camera (10x optical zoom, f/4.4 aperture, supports OIS optical image stabilization).

On the front side, this device will get you a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera (wide-angle, f/2.2 aperture).

(via – ithome)

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A week ago, Huawei has removed the Mate X2 smartphones from its official shopping channel. Later on, users caught the headlines that the respective folding device is available to purchase, but at third-party offline stores.

But no more hustle and bustle! Now you can buy the Huawei Mate X2 5G refurbished version from the well-known Vmall channel. Though there is no change in the pricing and you can attain the device for 17,499 yuan [2468.54 USD].

It’s worth mentioning that the refurbished Huawei Mate X2 8GB + 256GB packaging comprises brand-new accessories. In other words, the device will offer a newly-device experience to its users.

On the flip side, the device will also welcome Huawei services and one-year warranty facilities just like any other new handset. Thus, we recommend taking your steps on the official Huawei Mall and checking on the device.

Huawei Mate X2

Huawei Mate X2 is a classic and outstanding folding phone in the foldable market. The device exhibits two screens: an 8-inch and a 6.45-inch with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The phone is mainly popular for the Kirin 9000 5G chipset, equipped on its surface. The dynamic processor enables the device to provide high-efficient performance and functioning management to consumers.

Apart from the high-end chip, the device packs a 4500mAh battery that supports 55W super fast charging. Moreover, the foldable also carries an iconic camera hood on its panel and brings out a comprehensive photography experience.

So Huawei fans here is your chance to grab the Huawei Mate X2 smartphone. The sale will begin tonight at 20:00 and you can get your device from the official Huawei Mall (Vmall) website.

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To begin with, earlier we reported that the Mate X2 foldable is no longer available on the official Huawei website (Vmall). The reason behind the device’s unavailability could be the shortage of Kirin 9000 processors.

However, the latest input reveals that users can still purchase the Mate X2 phones. Though Huawei has removed folding smartphones from its official stores, they are still available at third-party offline stores.

In addition to the Mate X2 devices, the Huawei Mate 40 series is also aligned on the sale platform. The only difference is that the foldable gadget is now selling via offline stores. While the Mate 40 series is accessible at online shopping channels.

Are Kirin 9000 chipsets in stock?

The available stock of Mate X2 and Mate 40 has given rise to a significant question – Are Kirin 9000 chipsets in stock? Previously, the company stated that the respective chips are no longer available for an unlimited period.

But as per the latest hints, there is still a limited supply of Kirin 9000 processors. Although it is quite difficult to say how much stock is left.

On the sideways, the input also suggests that the tech maker has not stopped the Mate X2 or Mate 40 smartphone production. Perhaps, we could find these devices back on the official websites.

When Kirin processors will return?

It’s worth mentioning that both Mate X2 and Mate 40 models equip the dynamic Kirin 9000 chips on their surface. The tech processor uproots over a 5nm process and features an octa-core framework.

In the meantime, we heard several tweaks regarding the return of the Kirin chipsets. Yet Huawei didn’t emit any word on this concept. Recently, Kirin chipset entered a new video-sharing platform. Thus, we could assume a comeback of the Kirin chips in the time ahead.

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A Weibo tipster, Wangzai Knows reveals that the mass-produced sample version of the Huawei Mate X3 foldable phone started to rollout for retailers and smartphone sellers. It’s a good sign of progress and shows that we’ll soon witness the launch of the Huawei Mate X3.

That’s not it, the tipster also suggests that the Huawei Mate X3 will be a design-efficient smartphone. This means it will be thinner and more durable with a new foldable hinge system. To support consumers, Huawei Mate X3 will have a low price as compared to Mate X2.

Since it’s a flagship phone and Huawei is keen on using Qualcomm chipsets, the Mate X3 could use Snapdragon 8+. Still, it will only support 4G network access with an inward folding design.

These are a lot of inputs and the specifications will appear as soon as it reaches the launch date. In the meantime, let’s look into the Huawei Mate X2 and learn more about what we’ve.

Huawei Mate X2:

Huawei Mate X2 comes with a dual-screen design. There is an 8-inch main display with 16.7 million colors, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and 2480 x 2200 pixels.

Once folded, the phone operates via the exterior screen of 6.45 inches, 90Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, and 2700 x 1160 pixels resolution.

During the Mate X2 launch, Huawei stocked sufficient Kirin 9000 chipsets. However, the phone is currently ruled out of the online stores and solely going through offline Huawei experience stores.

It is a powerful phone with a quad rear camera system. Including a 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera (Wide Angle, f/1.9 aperture, OIS), 16 MP Cine Camera (Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2 aperture), 12 MP Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom, f/2.4 aperture, OIS), and 8 MP SuperZoom Camera (10x Optical Zoom, f/4.4 aperture, OIS), support AF.

Huawei Mate X2 brings a high-resolution front-facing camera of 16 megapixels of f/2.2 aperture. On the other hand, this foldable device packs a 4500mAh battery that could recharge with a 66W super charger.

(source – Weibo)

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