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[^3]\n\nHuawei is reportedly preparing to release the Mate XT 2, a successor to its tri-fold smartphone line that features a dual-hinge mechanism allowing the screen to unfold into a large tablet size. [^4]\n\nHuawei will debut HarmonyOS 7 alongside the new smartphone at the September 7 event. [^5]\n\nThe Biden administration largely kept those restrictions in place and tightened them further, maintaining the ban on Huawei's access to US technology. [^6]\n\nThe device offers memory configurations ranging from 512 GB to 1 TB for base versions, and a top-tier variant with 2 TB of internal storage. [^7]\n\nThe Mate XT 2 will be available in three colors: black, white, and purple. [^8]\n\nThe Mate XT 2 will feature a new folding mechanism that folds inward, including a special outer screen for daily use when the phone is not fully open. [^9]\n\nOfficial pre-order pricing for the Indonesian market is currently being validated by Huawei, with estimates suggesting the 2TB variant will set a new record for commercial smartphone prices. [^10]\n\nThe Huawei Mate XT 2 is predicted to include a variant with 2TB of internal storage, a capacity typically reserved for high-end laptops or professional tablets. [^11]\n\nPotential drawbacks identified for the device include the extremely high price compared to standard foldables and higher durability risks associated with the triple-layer folding mechanism. 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