Huawei has officially revealed a design update for its upcoming folding phone, the Mate XT 2, through a teaser. The current model, the Mate XT, features a three-panel accordion-style fold, with one panel folding inward and the other outward, forming a Z shape. While this design allows for a versatile screen size, it leaves part of the flexible screen exposed to potential scratches even when the device is closed. Despite this, the Mate XT has been praised for its usability and comfort in daily use. The new Mate XT 2 will adopt a G-fold design, where the two outer panels fold inward over the central panel. This configuration fully encases the flexible screen when the phone is closed, offering better protection against damage. This design shift places Huawei in line with Samsung, which introduced a similar inward folding approach with its Galaxy Z TriFold, launched at the end of 2025. The Galaxy Z TriFold also folds its outer panels toward the center to shield the internal screen, similar to earlier Galaxy Z Fold models. Some observers note that Huawei is following Samsung’s lead, a common practice in the fast-evolving mobile technology industry. One advantage of Huawei’s previous accordion-style design was its ability to stop at various folding points, offering screen sizes of 6.4 inches, 7.9 inches, or 10.2 inches depending on how it was folded. It is unclear whether the new inward folding design will retain this intermediate mode or what screen size will be available in the semi-open state. At this point, no official details have been confirmed. Rumors suggest that the Mate XT 2 could be powered by a Kirin 9050 Pro chip and feature a large 6000 mAh battery, though Huawei has not officially validated these claims. The device may also include a privacy filter, a feature typically reserved for the most expensive models. However, Huawei has not yet made a final decision on these features, with more details expected to be revealed on September 7.