Apple has unveiled its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and is targeting China’s foldable phone market. Early reactions highlight smooth transitions between folded and unfolded use and a user-friendly interface. Analysts and commentators point to risks from a high China price and a dual eSIM-only design that removes the physical SIM tray. Competition is intensifying as Huawei and Xiaomi release new foldables, with Huawei holding about 79 percent of the China market.

Huawei launched its new tri-fold phone Mate XT 2 in China, featuring the Kirin 9050 Pro mobile chip designed with its “tau scaling law” and the HarmonyOS 7 operating system. The phone starts at 19,999 yuan and goes on sale from Sept. 10. Huawei said overall performance rises 42% from the previous model. The device adopts an in-folding structure and adds an optional privacy OLED display.