Home
News
You are here

Check out the first ad for the foldable Huawei Mate X

By Alan Friedman

Published: Feb 25, 2019, 1:20 PM

Add us as a preferred source on Google Search

Watch onYouTube

If you haven't heard by now, Huawei has its own device that as of now, competes with the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the new foldable phone category. Of course, there are some differences between the two. While the Galaxy Fold is pricey at $1,980, the $2,600 U.S. Dollar equivalent of the Huawei Mate X makes Sammy's phone seem like a bargain. And while the Galaxy Fold sports an external screen and folds inwards, the Mate X folds outwards allowing it to offer two external displays when closed. And while the Galaxy Fold is both 4G and 5G compatible, the Mate X is strictly 5G only.

Today, Huawei released its first television commercial for the Mate X. The ad doesn't show any features of the phone other than the folding capabilities of the device. In other words, the 30 second spot is designed to whet consumer's appetite for the form factor rather than convince them to open their wallets now; after all, the phone won't be available until the summer.

No doubt as we get closer to the actual release date, Huawei will be stepping up its advertising to promote the Mate X. And keep in mind that you are not going to see this phone on the shelves of any major U.S. carrier considering the U.S. government's current feelings about the company.

$10 /mo

$35

$25 off (71%)

Mint Mobile is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a special offer on its six-month subscription plans. For a limited time, you can get your preferred tier (6GB, 17GB, 23GB or unlimited) for just $10/mo. That saves you between 50% and 71% on the carrier's mobile plans, making it way easier to recommend.

Buy at Mint Mobile

View Full Bio

Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

Read the latest from Alan Friedman