GUANGZHOU/BEIJING—Huawei and Xiaomi introduced their latest flagship foldable smartphones on September 7, 2026, intensifying competition in China's premium smartphone market prior to Apple's upcoming product launch later this week.

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A display at a Huawei store in Beijing showcased the newly unveiled Huawei Mate XT2 on the same day. The timing of these launches highlights the fierce rivalry among technology companies as they vie for consumer attention in an increasingly crowded marketplace.