Huawei Mate XT 2 and Apple's First Foldable Launch September 7 and 9; Apple Targets 10 Million Units
Huawei and Apple are set to launch competing foldable smartphones within days of each other, with Huawei's Mate XT 2 tri-fold device scheduled for September 7 and Apple's first foldable on September 9. Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei's Terminal BG, confirmed the Mate XT 2 and all-scenario product launch event on August 25. Apple has set a first-year stocking target of approximately 10 million units for its debut foldable, underscoring the intensifying competition in the premium smartphone segment.
On August 25, Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei's Terminal BG, announced that the Huawei Mate XT 2 and all-scenario new product launch event will be held on September 7, where the new tri-fold phone will be officially unveiled.
Why this event matters
The event has a measured impact on 2 industrys. The strongest current signal is positive for Smartphones, with intensity 70/100 and 80% confidence over a short term horizon.
Smartphones
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 70
- Confidence
- 80%
- Horizon
- Short term
Electronic Components
- Direction
- positive
- Intensity
- 60
- Confidence
- 75%
- Horizon
- Short term
Impact figures are analytical estimates that combine direction, intensity, confidence and event importance. They are not investment advice.