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The Huawei Mate X won’t be Delayed

By Minjun Park
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The Samsung Galaxy Fold has been delayed indefinitely following a number of display issues, but it seems as though the Huawei Mate X is still on track for a release in June.

Following Samsung’s announcement yesterday, rumors began floating around about a potential Huawei Mate X delay until September in order to iron out any issues and ensure a high level of durability, but today sources within the Chinese company have confirmed to Phoenix Technology that reports suggesting this are false and simply rumors. They went on to state that the company’s foldable flagship will be made available to purchase in June, as previously announced.

The Huawei Mate X’s design did raise some durability questions when first unveiled. After all, it leaves the flexible OLED panel exposed at all times, thus making the plastic coating on top more prone to scratching. Nevertheless, Huawei seems confident in its design and apparently sees no reason for a delay.

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, on the other hand, seemingly presented a much sleeker and studier design from the get-go. However, the South Korean giant’s initial findings suggest the “impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge” could be the cause of the display issues. In one instance, “substances found inside the device” also affected the performance of the display.

Questions & Answers

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What was the initial expected release date for the Huawei Mate X?

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The Huawei Mate X was previously announced and is still on track for a release in June. This timeline remains unchanged despite rumours of a potential delay to September.

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Why did Huawei's Mate X design initially raise concerns about its durability?

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The design of the Huawei Mate X leaves its flexible OLED panel exposed at all times. This makes the plastic coating on top more susceptible to scratching, raising initial durability questions.

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What issues were identified with the Samsung Galaxy Fold's display?

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Initial findings suggest impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge caused display issues. In one case, substances found inside the device also affected the display's performance.

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