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Huawei Mate XT Ultimate

R60,000
SKU: 5632
Brand: Huawei
Category: Mobiles
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RAM: 16GB
Storage: 256GB/512GB/1T
Display: Tri-foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Camera: 50MP
OS: HarmonyOS 4.2

Our Rating

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Display 9 / 10
Camera 9 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Battery 9 / 10

PROS

6.4-inch, 7.9-inch dual LTPO OLED display.
16GB RAM and 256/512GB/1TB stroage.
Triple rear camera 50MP, 12MP and 12MP.
Stereo speakers, NFC and FM radio.
5600mAh battery with 66W charging.

CONS

8MP selfie camera.
No memory card slot.

The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is an absolute engineering marvel, making massive waves as the world’s first commercially available tri-fold smartphone. It is a literal “halo” device designed to showcase bleeding-edge tech, seamlessly transitioning from a traditional 6.4-inch phone into a dual-screen 7.9-inch layout, and finally unfolding completely into a massive 10.2-inch tablet that is a mere 3.6mm thin.

Here is a closer look at what to expect regarding its availability, local retail network, and pricing landscape in South Africa.

Price Landscape & Market Variations

While base pricing generally starts around ZAR 60,000, the final amount you pay depends heavily on promotions, stock availability, and your chosen buying channel:

Official Retail vs. Market Fluctuation: The standard recommended retail price for the top-tier 16GB RAM and 1TB storage variant can scale up to ZAR 64,999 to ZAR 69,999 through official Huawei channels, though special imports or competitive cash deals can occasionally be found closer to the ZAR 57,000–ZAR 60,000 mark.
Location & Regional Factors: Prices can fluctuate across physical branches based on regional demand, shipping fees for remote provinces, or localized branch promotions.
Contract Options: For most consumers, buying this outright is a steep ask. Major network operators are bridging the gap by offering the device on 24-month or 36-month contract tiers.

Where to Buy: Authorized Retailers & Networks

Because this is an ultra-premium, niche luxury item, availability may vary by branch. It is highly recommended to call ahead or check online stock before visiting. You can source the device across South Africa’s largest electronics, department, and cellular providers:

🛒 Major Retailers & Department Stores

Takealot: South Africa’s largest online store, ideal for securing competitive cash prices and delivery.
Makro & Game: Perfect for bulk electronic deals or using specialized in-store financing cards.
Foschini, Mr Price, PEP, & Ackermans: Selected high-end or flagship clothing/department outlets offer cellular counters where premium devices can sometimes be added to store accounts.
HiFi Corp: Dedicated electronics storefronts often stocking premium flagship devices with extended warranty options.

📱 Network Operators & Cellular Specialists

MTN: Offers contract plans to spread the high device cost over monthly installments bundled with data.
Cellucity & Chatz Connect: Independent cellular specialists known for getting limited-stock flagships and offering tailored upgrades.
4U & Hi Online: Official digital and physical store networks frequently running bundled ecosystem deals (such as including a free Huawei smartwatch or premium care package).

Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for HUAWEI Care+ bundles. Given the intricate nature of a tri-fold hinge system, securing official screen protection and a comprehensive local warranty is essential peace of mind for an investment of this scale.

Full Specifications

General

Brand	Huawei
Model	Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
Announced	10 September, 2024
Released	20 September, 2024
Status	Available
Price	ZAR 60,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	Bar
Dimensions	Unfolded: 156.7 x 219 x 3.6-4.8 mm Folded: 156.7 x 73.5 x 12.8 mm
Weight	298 g (10.51 oz)
Colors	Red, Black

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Tri-foldable LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Size	10.2 inches, 315.5 cm2 (~91.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	2232 x 3184 pixels (~381 ppi density)
Secondary Display	Cover display (1/3 of the main display): LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 6.4 inches, 1008 x 2232 pixels Dual display (2/3 of the main display): LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 7.9 inches, 2048 x 2232 pixels

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
FM Radio	No
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
Camera Features	HDR
Video	4K, 1080p
Selfie Camera	8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Camera Features	HDR
Video	4K, 1080p

Software

HarmonyOS 4.2

Hardware

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.2, A2DP, LE, L2HC
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Si/C 5600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	66W wired 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired

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