Huawei and Xiaomi Dual Launches: China’s Next-Gen Foldables and EV Tech Hit the Market Together
Huawei held its autumn product launch, unveiling HarmonyOS 7, the triple-fold Mate XT 2, and other devices.
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September 8, 2026 ·
2 min read · Source: 爱范儿 ifanr · Issue #90
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Huawei held its autumn product launch, unveiling HarmonyOS 7, the triple-fold Mate XT 2, and other devices. Concurrently, Xiaomi launched its Pengcheng range-extended SUV, the 18 Fold foldable phone, and the Pad 9 Pro Max tablet, with both phones and tablets featuring the new Xuanjie O3 chip. Separately, ByteDance secured a $29.6 billion loan from nearly 30 banks.
The dual launches by Huawei and Xiaomi demonstrate the intense competition and rapid product development cycles in China’s consumer electronics and EV markets. Huawei’s continued innovation in devices and its HarmonyOS ecosystem, despite sanctions, signals its resilience, while Xiaomi’s expansion into EVs and advanced foldable technology shows its ambition beyond traditional smartphones. ByteDance’s substantial loan underscores its continued growth and investment capabilities, likely funding its AI and international expansion efforts.
