Huawei unveils tri-fold smartphone, raising competition with Apple in China

China’s Huawei Technologies unveils a three-way foldable phone on Tuesday, as it seeks to expand its lead over Apple in the world’s biggest smartphone market with a new form factor that has gained popularity in China.

Just hours after Apple unveiled its latest iPhone model, Huawei is holding a launch event of its new Z-shaped smartphone Mate XT, which is due to go on sale on Sept. 20, the same day Apple’s new iPhone is expected to be available in stores.