On September 7, 2026, Huawei and Xiaomi staged separate yet closely timed product launch events, with a mere four-and-a-half-hour gap between them. Huawei's event, under the banner of "HarmonyOS 7 / HUAWEI Mate XT 2 and Full-Scenario New Product Launch," took the wraps off the second-generation, triple-fold flagship Mate XT 2 Ultimate Master, alongside the world's inaugural wide straight-board smartphone, the Pura X View. Both new models made their debut with HarmonyOS 7 pre-installed, and the event also spotlighted a range of full-scenario ecosystem products, including smartwatches. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's launch, spearheaded by CEO Lei Jun, showcased the company's maiden wide-fold flagship, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and the Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max, both fueled by Xiaomi's proprietary Xuanjie O3 AI flagship processor. Furthermore, three Pengcheng series extended-range SUVs were also introduced. These dual events underscored the latest strides in foldable display technology, self-developed chips, and comprehensive full-scenario ecosystems from both tech giants, setting the stage for fierce competition in the domestic flagship market for the remainder of the year.