Huawei is reportedly preparing to launch new foldable smartphones in the second half of this year.
While the company has not officially confirmed any details, a fresh leak suggests significant upgrades in performance, cameras, and battery capacity.
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Next-gen Kirin chipset expected
According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, Huawei is planning both a tri-fold phone and a conventional book-style foldable.
The devices are likely the Huawei Mate XT 2 and Mate X8.
Both models are said to feature next-generation flagship Kirin chipsets.
The tipster indicates Huawei may skip the Kirin 9030 series in favor of the upcoming Kirin 9050 lineup.
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The Kirin 9050 is expected to come in standard and Pro variants. The Mate XT 2 could debut with the Kirin 9050 Pro and ship with HarmonyOS 7.
Previous reports suggest the new chip might adopt a dual-layer vertically stacked logic architecture.
This design could improve performance and power efficiency without relying on a more advanced manufacturing process.
Display, camera, and battery details
The book-style foldable is tipped to feature an 8.15-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch cover screen.
The tri-fold model is expected to introduce further refinements to its folding design.
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Camera upgrades may include a large 1/1.3-inch primary sensor, a periscope telephoto camera, and a compact camera module.
Batteries are expected to start with the number six, indicating capacities above 6,000mAh.
Pricing could be around 10,000 Yuan (~$1,470).
The Mate XT 2 is rumored to come in Mystic Black, Auspicious Red, Crimson Purple, and Bright White.
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If leaks prove accurate, Huawei could unveil its next-generation foldables as early as September.
