Huawei 2nd tri-fold may launch later this year with new Kirin chip

Huawei 2nd-gen tri-fold smartphone is seemingly in preparation and may launch later this year. This time, the company is expected to unveil the innovative device with an upgraded Kirin chipset and far better imaging tech solutions.

An early rumor suggested that Huawei has no plans to launch the next-gen triple foldable phone this year, but by mid-2026. However, the plan seems to have changed!

DigitalChatStation revealed that Huawei can launch its 2nd tri-fold device in the second half of this year. Although the exact release month or quarter is unclear for now.

The tipster added that the new-gen triple foldable smartphone can feature an upgraded Kirin chipset. Mate XT reportedly runs on the Kirin 9010 5G chip. The chip debuted with the Pura 70 Ultra handset and continued to equip in other models.

But this time, the company could use a new and upgraded chip for its 2nd triple foldable handset. Inputs reveal that the new chip will be based on the N-1 tech.

Huawei 2nd tri-fold may launch later this year with new Kirin chip (Image Credits: Weibo)

Following the leak, some netizens uttered that the Mate XT 2 could use the Kirin 9020 chipset this time, but probably with optimized performance cores. Apart from the processor, the device could unlock surprising imaging solutions.

Huawei could seed new and AI-powered photo-editing tools with better camera sensors in the 2nd-gen tri-fold. The company will likely use improved specifications for its new tri-fold, like charging, battery, camera sensors, design, and hinge.

While the upcoming tri-folding phone can receive major changes in every part, it may continue to sport the same display solutions as its predecessor. The tipster said that the screen parameters will remain unchanged.

One area where the Mate XT could be improved was its durability. A test revealed that while the device survived the dirt torture, its display suffered a lot.

Hence, this time, the OEM may focus more on the design and durability of the device. Though the exact details will be clear in the time ahead.