Huawei on Tuesday held a global launch for the industry’s first tri-foldable phone, which analysts said marked a symbolic victory for the Chinese tech giant amid U.S. technology curbs. But challenges over pricing, longevity, supply and app constraints may limit its success.

Huawei said at a launch event in Kuala Lumpur that the Huawei Mate XT, first unveiled in China five months ago, will be priced at 3,499 euros ($3,662). Although dubbed a trifold, the phone has three mini-panels and folds only twice. The company says it’s the thinnest foldable phone at 3.6 millimeters (0.14 inches), with a 10.2-inch screen similar to an Apple iPad.

  • @Sho
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    32 days ago

    That’s not bad, given your profession. You got a case on it? Just curious since I always get a case with a new phone.

    • @[email protected]
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      62 days ago

      I do use a case, nothing special, just some random chinese plastic. I also keep it wrapped in plastic protectors, both on the back and front, and tend to switch them out when it begins to look scuffed.

      So far it looks kinda brand new besides the edges that have some actual scuff marks, i tend to drop it frequently lol

      • @Sho
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        32 days ago

        Don’t we all haha, thanks for the feedback. I’m sold 😁