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Huawei Returns to Brazil Betting on Luxury Foldable Phones with Three Screens, Powerful Cameras, and Innovative Battery, Surpassing Rivals in Price and Innovation, but Without Traditional Google Apps. The Launch Promises to Shake Up the National Market in 2025.
Huawei returned to the Brazilian market on June 17, 2025, presenting two high-end foldable smartphones — the Mate XT Ultimate Design and the Mate X6 — along with smartwatches and a router, with prices exceeding R$ 30,000.
The highlight is the model with three screens, available for R$ 32,999, while the dual-screen sibling reaches R$ 22,999, positioning itself above competitors like the Honor Magic V3 (R$ 19,999) and well above the iPhone 16 Pro Max (up to R$ 15,499).
Prices of Huawei Launches in Brazil
- Mate XT Ultimate Design: R$ 32,999
- Mate X6: R$ 22,999
- Huawei Watch: starting at R$ 4,499
- Watch Fit 4 Pro: R$ 2,499
- Watch Fit 4: R$ 1,499
- Wi-Fi Mesh Router X1 Pro: R$ 1,499
Foldable Phone with Three Screens and Structural Innovation
The Mate XT Ultimate Design is the first foldable in the world with three screens, offering three modes of use: an external screen of 6.4”, a dual screen of 7.9”, and a triple screen of 10.2” — a size similar to a tablet.
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When fully opened, its thickness of only 3.6 mm makes it the thinnest model among foldables.
The Mate X6 features an external screen of 6.45” and an internal screen of 7.93”, with thickness varying between 9.9 mm when closed and 4.6 mm when opened.
Technical Specifications and Advanced Cameras
Both models share the 50 MP main sensor.
In the Mate XT, the main camera comes with optical stabilization and variable aperture (f/1.2–4.0), accompanied by periscope lenses (12 MP) and ultrawide (12 MP), as well as an 8 MP selfie camera.
The Mate X6 has a triple configuration: 50 MP main, 40 MP ultrawide, and 48 MP telephoto, with an 8 MP selfie camera, receiving praise for performance in low light and digital zoom up to 100×.
Innovative Battery and Fast Charging
The Mate XT features a 5,600 mAh silicon anode battery, which promises greater durability and thermal efficiency compared to the standard lithium-ion.
Charging reaches speeds of up to 66 W wired and 50 W wireless.
The Mate X6 comes with a 5,110 mAh cell, compatible with fast charging and wireless charging.
Absence of Google Apps on Huawei Phones
Due to U.S. sanctions, Huawei does not have a license to include Google apps, such as Play Store, Gmail, and others, on its phones.
The devices come with an open-source version of Android, and users rely on alternative stores to download apps.
This limitation may directly impact the experience of Brazilian consumers, especially those who rely on Google services in their daily lives.
The Context of U.S. Sanctions and Huawei’s Return
The brand has been absent from the national market since 2019, when it was placed on the U.S. blacklist under the Trump administration, which cited national security risks.
This interrupted its system updates and access to Google services.
After six years, the new launches symbolize a bold re-entry, betting on structural innovation.
Global Foldable Phone Market and Rivalry with Apple
Globally, the Mate XT was launched in September 2024 in China, for about 20,000 yuan (approximately R$ 15,400), and then internationally for €3,499 (around R$ 21,500).
The global event in Kuala Lumpur reinforced the message of resilience against sanctions, although analysts point out that the high price, potential durability issues, weakened supply chain, and especially the lack of Google services limit the expansion of the line outside China.
Meanwhile, the foldable segment continues to grow: Huawei dominated 49% of the market in China and 23% globally in 2024, trailing only Samsung (33%).
The expectation is that, with the eventual launch of a foldable iPhone, the sector will gain renewed momentum.
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