Huawei says it's looking to launch its roughly $2,600 Mate X foldable phone globally, and will be focusing on markets that are rolling out 5G networks.
The company had initially targeted a June launch, but a spokesperson told CNBC, that it was doing extra tests after Samsung's foldable smartphone broke down earlier this year during reviews by the media.
A spokesperson for the Chinese technology giant told CNBC on Friday that the company is trying to launch the, focusing on markets that are rolling out next-generation mobile networks known as 5G. The Mate X, which starts at around 2,299 euros or roughly $2,600, is a 5G-capable device.
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