Leaked Huawei Mate XT 2 patent hints at a new design and folding mechanism

Posted on July 17, 2026, 5 a.m.

Back in April, arumorclaimed that Huawei would unveil the Mate XT2 in October. Now, a newly surfaced patent for the alleged tri-fold smartphone hints at a new design and folding mechanism. The patent images, shared by well-known tipster Ice Universe on X, suggest that the Mate XT2 could adopt an inward-folding design, replacing the Z-shaped folding mechanism used on theMate XTandMate XTs.

Huawei Mate XT 2 patent drawing, showing triple folding design.

The images also reveal a circular camera module positioned on the middle panel, while the right panel houses the cover display. The left panel appears to fold inward first, followed by the right panel.

As for the specifications, a recent rumor suggested that the Huawei Mate XT2 will be powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset and pack a battery larger than 6,000mAh. It is also expected to feature a triple rear camera setup similar to theHuawei Mate X7. Source