Huawei and Xiaomi have unveiled new flagship foldable smartphones, intensifying competition in the premium handset market, according to TechCentral. The launches position the Chinese manufacturers as direct challengers to Apple in the high-end device segment. The report frames the releases as a push by both companies to capture share in the growing foldable category, where innovation and pricing are key battlegrounds among leading global smartphone brands.

Huawei has launched the Mate XT 2, a tri-fold smartphone that folds inward and debuts the Kirin 9050 Pro chip. According to Tech-ish, pricing starts at CNY 19,999 in China, with a listed Kenyan price from KES 385,600. The feed provides no further specifications, release timing, configurations, or market availability beyond those details.

Huawei has launched its nova 16s and nova 16s Pro smartphones outside China, priced at €599 and €749 respectively. According to Tech-ish, both devices feature 7,000mAh batteries and support 100W charging. The phones ship without Google services, consistent with Huawei's ongoing restrictions affecting access to Google apps. The global launch extends the availability of the nova 16s series beyond its initial Chinese market release.

Google is set to release four new models in its Pixel 11 lineup: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Details regarding the release date and pricing for each model have not yet been disclosed.

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series as part of its latest foldable phone lineup, according to Tanzania Tech. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is described as the more compact option in the range, aimed at users who want foldable-screen benefits without carrying a larger device. Available details focus on size and positioning rather than specifications, pricing, or release timing.

Premium Times reports Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold8 are now available, with a limited-time offer running until 18 September 2026. Customers who buy either device with a Cover can receive 30% off that accessory, according to the publication. The announcement focuses on availability and the discount, without detailing pricing, specifications, or broader rollout information.