This Foldable is DIFFERENT! - Huawei XS 2 Fold 

"Some phones fold the other way, but this phone fold the other way" -Riley, 2022

The reason the Flip is so relatively popular (in terms of foldables) is because it's the only foldable that's sub $1000 with discounts making it somewhat "affordable"

Funny enough, this actually solves its own problem regarding the lack of a front-facing camera. You get a better camera with what would normally be the back-facing one.

The case could've had the ability to turn into a kickstand to hold the phone while watching videos

For those that cannot stand leaving finger smudges on their screen, this must be their worst nightmare.

It really says something that the coolest thing about a folding display phone is the *physical* release button.

I like that form factor a lot more than the flip or the fold. The floppy part of the case when open looks like it could be used as a kickstand to angle the screen at you on a table.

I love how they chose him to do a review of another foldable after the Z Flip review where he says how dumb he thinks they are 😂

The engineers stood there trying to figure out how they could make a phone which would collect the most finger prints possible on a display.

When foldable display has a tougher scratch protection then this form factor would make sense. Despite that glad to see something different from the mainstream foldable 👍🏾

Wow, I love the design. Using the same screen for both sizes and folding it outside makes a lot of sense. And they avoid having to make the display bend so sharply, which has been a problem for some manufacturers.

I own this phone in the UAE. Best foldable out there in my opinion. No google isn't an issue. Coming from iphone I got every app working no problem I wanted, between app store and apks. No issues with outward screen always exposed. No scratches yet it's been 3 months. So light and thin. When folded it's basically the same form factor as my friends galaxyS 22 ultra.

This fold is great! Thanks for the review.

The implication of which way the phone folds is actually pretty significant. The "book" fold turns a big phone into a bigger one. The "flip" fold turns a big phone into a tiny one. For some people phones are already big enough, so having a compact mode is really nice. For others they'd rather carry a tablet if it was practical to use as a phone. Both ways are useful.

this is probably the best design for folding phones when screens get more durable, you dont have to fit 2 screens inside the chassis

I love Linus standing ominously in the background

So here's an idea. If the camera can be flipped to the unused screen then you should be able to take a selfie pic with the good camera since you can use the volume rockers to take the picture.

Damnit Riley try the Z Fold 4! It has the dock You are mentioning for multitasking! Its a really dope phone! 😁

there should be mini menu if you pull "back gesture" long enough. i like that feature from huawei.

See, i LOVE the concept and design. Much better than others. It's just this... if the chip was to date, if the screen was stronger, and the battery life was just a tiny bit longer, this could be the ultimate foldable.

That's actually pretty cool,l I'd probably prefer this over the other folding phones.

If they add a stylus to this and good software it's gonna sell like crazy.

What I like most about the folding design of this phone is, the outer screen allows a perfectly flat fold. There’s a consistency to the size of the phone when you hold it, making this the first folding phone I’d actually consider using.

Reason behind such folding implementation could be to save on the second display and maintain usual aspect ratio in folded mode which most apps support.

The form factor is amazing, I remember seeing the first version and thinking it was the best foldable. Then I found out that foldable screens need to stay protected at all times. Yes they are much stronger then people think, I've been using a fold 3 for half a year, and my inside screen is completely undamaged. However there is no way the Mate would survive that time, you need like a sleeve or whatever to keep it protected in, because that screen on the outside will not like your pants. So yeah, beautiful design, but the design means it's constantly at risk of being damaged.

Could that case flap be used as a kickstand when it's unfolded? Would make more sense to me

Agreed, this is the form factor that makes sense.

While it’s definitely not perfect, gotta admit that that case is kinda cool. Headed in the right direction!

I don't like the folding outward thing. The screens are too weak for that currently. I mean, I've used every fold since the 2nd and I'm a big believer in folding phones, but I don't trust these designs yet. Maybe if we get something that is completely scratch resistant then I could see it, but I don't think thats coming anytime soon.

I don't watch every LMG video, but I never miss a Riley Video.

love Riley, but why didn't Linus do this one? since he daily drives a foldable phone.

The design of this somewhat reminds me of the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, with the wrap-around screen that had the camera bar, though this has the cameras on the edge of the back and the screen seems to end on the front face rather than wrapping to the side bar. The asymmetric design is also different, having the folding portion being smaller than the non-folding portion. The rear folded panel being used while taking pictures is probably meant to be a higher resolution selfie camera feature. I'd be interested in seeing media being able to snap to the two separate panels, like a 'tented' mode that 2-in-1s gave us. The case situation is odd, but the only fix for it would be to have two pieces that extend, then have the folded hinge bumper somehow latch onto the phone's edge when unfolded; unclip, unfold, extend, and latch. Personally, I still think flexible OLED foldables are a fad. The flip phone is cool, and I can understand why people like it, especially with how tall phones are getting and how pockets aren't getting any deeper. The phone-tablet foldables also have their own understandable place, but they're just a phone folded and unfolded they're too small for a fully usable tablet design. But both suffer the issue of bendy, creasing displays that're easily damaged, and there'll never be a way around this. Devices like the Surface Duo, Surface Neo if it ever releases, the Lenovo Yoga Book if it had a second display rather than massive touch pad, and similar devices make more sense, because you have an entirely protected hinge assembly, displays covered by actual glass, etc.; though I feel like these are also fad devices, due to them being individual displays rather than one continuous display. Either way, it's a weird market segment that just won't get off the ground the same way any other device has, it'll be a niche market now that devices are out there but it should naturally stay as a niche market; the 'growth' of this market segment seem unnatural, plus wasn't there a news story within the past couple months about how Google 'forced' yearly foldables from Samsung to keep continually developing Android support of the devices? Until phones provide more usability in the unfolded state, such as more folding panels so that a normal sized phone isn't just a mini-tablet, I don't think phone-like foldables are for me; I don't even think the Surface Duo is for me, I just don't see the use of it outside of book-like reading and tenting for media, similarly when LG had that second display in a case for one of their flagship devices before LG Mobile went under. But on the laptop side of things, I'll take a Surface Neo, or similar, and have that be the start and potential end of foldables for my personal use, because a single flexible OLED laptop-size foldable will inherently succumb to the same downfalls of any single-display foldable, non-durable bendy screens that aren't a proper panel and not behind glass, plus the aspect ratios will always be a bit weird to adjust to; unless someone wants to develop a ~16:9 that unfolds into a ~32:9, then I might consider more use out of them as a laptop-like device, especially if there's a way to have a curve in the unfolded state, similarly give me a Surface Neo, or similar, that can be rearranged to have side-by-side horizontal displays rather than stacked horizontal or sbs vertical. At the end of the day, it's all just a fad, one that probably won't hold long-term.

That looks like a phone I'd destroy in my pocket within 3 months.

Bro the case is for when you hit the club at the weekend where you wouldn't unfold it anyway. I dig it!

I can't stop staring at that papaw stache. Lol. Good review! Fresh content.

Love the video, informative and entertaining! LG v60 removable second screen is my favourite "foldable". Tough, easy to use, versatile, great dual app use. Slip off the second screen and I have a 6.8" slim slab. And 3.5mm headphone socket, quad dac, even removable sd card. Shame LG left the mobile market. It'll be interesting to see if Apple does a foldable. I've found ipad dual app use more integrated than on my android phones and tablets.

I'm still not a fan of flip phones, but I think this is a far more elegant solution than most other fold phones I've seen so far. There was no noticeable crease in the screen.

I wonder if magnets on the inside of the hinge and on the case would make it flap around less when unfolded

I like how honest riley about the HarmonyOS! I dont know what version of HarmonyOS was on it though. Some reviews said that the HarmonyOS 3.0 ditches the android on its veins. My HarmonyOS 2.0.1 still has an android on its system. But I am hoping that Huawei will really remove all android codes on HarmonyOS. And as for my experience. I am enjoying my HarmonyOS 2.0.1! Happy to have no GMS on my huawei device.😊

I think his comment on the Flip inside the pocket is pretty realistic and I have actually experienced it with a friend's Flip. It doesn't look good in the pocket, it doesn't feel good, it's also an extra task every time you pull it out of the pocket (with a little extra effort as it sits deeper inside the pocket) and flip it open 😓

As a Fold 3&4 user, it's cool seeing Huawei (I've been a fan & use their laptop) making strides. Fold 4 has been great mainly due to Android 12L, really making use of the unfolded real estate, where the Fold 3 somewhat lacked. I still prefer the inward Fold with a cover screen (3 screens) however, this device is pretty cool nonetheless!

I just love that when folded, it's the same size as any regular phone but the drawbacks are: - 2 generations older chipset, but still really damn fast - the software... is also old... - the price

I thought that pico projectors were going to be huge in phones because a bunch of concept phones were being shown in 2010s but sure all screen works too

Flips are popular since they look like a regular phone and act like it most of the time but can act a lot smaller

My phone is also different than a foldable. It has all of the parts a foldable has, except it doesn't fold.

Just a suggestion, but when you display the weight it'd be nice if you put the weight of some other new phones to compare it to, like the iPhone or the Google S7 lineups.

Use Gspace and it's one of the best foldable on the market. I mean I still prefer something like X fold with killer set of Cameras and super duper high-quality construction, but Mate X series are very unique and some people just loves it. I hope to see X fold or X fold+ on LMG. or I should say Vivo phone in general, they are insane, and normal flagships have global varient which is nice (I use Origin OS because cheap, but GMS works by just installing Play Store APK, (but I don't use GMS) and it is better than SAMSUNG in hardware wise, but if Vivo prefects software aspect , it's better for cheaper.

I fully expect the screen of that phone to be thoroughly scratched after a while due to the way it folds with the screen outward.

It would be cool if the screen wasnt going to get all scratched up

4:45 Riley, Don't you know They're talking about a revolution? It sounds like a *whisper*

Bruh….that “oh God” and the look of shame where he almost Linus’d the 2k euro phone….PRICELESS

Love this form factor. If Samsung came out with this, I would buy it so fast. I love my Note 20 Ultra, but this is something else. I love how it uses one screen for everything, and this gives it more capabilities. Not to mention, the grip shaped camera bar. I LOVE that! I need something to grip that's not a case, and it's perfect.

There's actually a reason for the way they made the folding screen be on the outside instead of inside....... The radius of the screen is bigger, so less chance of it peeling or showing damage in the crease compared to other phones who's screen is on the inside (if you consider that the screen is of the same quality as the other phones)

Looks nice I would of preferred the z fold 4 folded the same way

You can sideload SOME apps. Googles apps for example just won't work in harmony OS because of the blacklisting.

This is definitely the form factor that I want to see become more prevalent in the market!

Still the superior folding design in my oppionion.

so innovative , by the way huawei's software one of the best when it come to battery saving and u can use google apps with no problems

can someone direct me to more info on that background decoration that looks like a building, or a video on it if there is one? I'm obsessed.

This actually seem like a much better design for a foldable. Could barely even notice the seam especially when the screens on. The seam is actually supported with a larger radius bend when folded back so it doesnt stretch, and u dont have the valley that develops in the middle of the fold. Plus u dont have to worry about dust, lint, etc getting in the crevice and scratching the screen. If they could get more performance into it, it would be a great option

The thick edge to hold on to when unfolded and used as a tablet seems like a good idea. I prefer this concept to Samsung's, except it will probably be a smudge nightmare. Also, love Riley just dumping cynically on things.

Is there a loud refrigerator or computer running in the background? Something is adding to the noise floor in the studio!

2:05 props for the falcon call, it made me laugh

Would've not expected you to test this device! Have you taken a look at the Mate X2 yet? It is a little bit older than the Xs2, but follows the inner-fold design Samsung is doing. The Mate X3 is expected to launch at the beginning of next year.

The only foldable I'm looking forward to is the Samsung double fold ones coming up, it's larger and retains a sensible aspect ratio.

3:43 Just a typical flower-unfolding pew

I love it, it looks like actual thing I'd want to use, but the cost, ugh.

Oh my Huawei have some how resolved the crease issue in the middle of the screen Like it not there. Dame Huawei you are doing a pretty good job nice

This type of form factor reduces so much of excess stuff that's not needed it's great!

This is actually a decent looking implementation of folding phone design, I would consider purchasing this

11:00 I thought Linus was just standing there lmao

I wish LG were still around. They were the only manufacturer providing the US market with different form factors. As crazy and flawed that the LG Wing was, I was excited for their rollable phone and they woulda made something like this

You aren't THE folding phone guy. You're OUR folding phone guy.

this definitely is the most visually appealing foldable ive seen so far

Rocking the stash for real dude

It's funny that they decided to have Riley hosting folding phones unboxing and review when he literally said he doesn't like folding phones. 😄

Riley again being one of the most likeable and naturally humorous persons on all of RU-vid ☺️

the plastic screen on the outside like that is going to be a nightmare for durability

Nice review, but what about the actual fold of the device? Whilst i know this is not available for most of us, it would be nice to know if the flip function seems durable, shows up on the screen much, is effective to the touch etc.

Riley is very good at reading sponsor ships :)

3:51 ayo Riley what the fuq???💀

This form factor is way more efficient, only 1 screen required which makes it lighter, thinner and use less battery. Would pick this over the fold 100%

Damn! Now that's a great concept for a fordable phone!

It LOOKS really good❤

Really clever design, I would never trust the firmware.

You may also want to review Huawei's competing brand, Xiaomi. Their MIX FOLD 2 is a Samsung Z Fold *but MUCH THINNER* !

you missed the chance to take a selfie with the main cameras. Seems like a big feature of having the screen fold and be on the same side as the main camera

Looks like the crease on the display screen is unnoticeable

As a Mate Xs 2 owner in Vancouver, I have to point out some points... 1. This phone is google-able, people find out a sideload google method using recover/backup, and nearly everything works fine except google pay. 2. A Chinese model coming with HarmonyOS 3 that is based on AOSP12 (not 11 in the video). Harmony OS (Chinese version at least) is basically AOSP + OpenHarmony(OHOS), and can run some OHOS APPs that is superfast and able to transfer between OHOS devices without even installing. It's not Apple Clips... they are real apps based on Harmony OS's "Service Ability" structure. 3. Harmony OS 3 can nearly run every single app even with or without sideloading google(make sure you have HMS installed, it will replace one of the GMS APIs at the system level if you do not sideload google) 4. There is a collector edition(mine) with a 4880mah Si-based battery that charges even faster, unfortunately not help with battery life xD. 5. Chinese model of Mate Xs 2, just like Mate 50 series and iPhone 14, have the ability to send a satellite message. But since it's based on the Chinese BeiDou system, not be available in NA in reasonable future. 6. You may think this camera is good, but compared with older Mate Xs and Mate X, it's bad because of they try to make the phone lighter.... I doubt if it will help though... 7. It's 4g Qcom 888, unfortunately. But the good thing is, this phone is not as hot as other 888 devices. Thanks, Huawei, it's way better in performance tune than Samsung or Xiaomi, etc. 8. It supports a pen, like Z Fold 4, but unfortunately not as good as it. It charges like an old gen Apple Pencil, it's stupid If you want to try a fully functional Mate Xs 2, I can borrow you one :) I live in Van too

I got my hand on a review unit and compared to the galaxy fold this feels so much sturdier and more premium

What about the durability of the display? that's a big concern when it's on the outside.

i never knew another "Mrwhosetheboss" like reviewer exists! haha. i like you guys being so straightforward

Me and my family have Huawei for main hardwarefor the past 7 years,(with a bit of Ipad and Iphone here and there) but now I just recently changed to Real me.

you missed showing what the fold on the screen was like with it bending in the other direction. Is it less noticeable since the screen doesn't need to fold so tightly?

Y'all change your camera?? Looks dope AF!

maybe use a magnet instead of a clip, magnetize it on to the screen so it'll hold on when it's either in phone more or tablet

As a tech enthusiast I am loathed to acknowledge the popularity of the often functionally challenged "Foldable Phones" but I will admit this one has done some interesting things! Some choices were... unique while others were actually surprisingly well considered. Still wouldn't touch one of these with a ten foot pole but I gotta say; if this company maintains their current trajectory for development I might actually find some value in a future model of theirs. Its far from certain but considering how repulsed I was at the start & how pleasantly surprised I was at the end...it is a non-zero chance I might find them compelling somewhere down the line.

I would love to have this phone! The only big downsides are Huawei not being able to get 5G and Google Play Services because of licensing. The way Riley shows of the multitasking is not really how it works. I've had Huawei phones for over 6 years now and the dual screen function and taskbar (swipe and hold) are great! Also the implementation of the camera system is brilliant, you get the best camera's for selfies or videocalls. -edit: Also, the kickstand case should be fixed. That's a miss.

So the way you press the button to open it, makes to feel like Neo/Morpheus in the original Matrix with those Nokia phones?

In fact, I‘m currently driving my Surface Duo2 just like the Mate Xs coz unfold the phone 360 to use its signel screen need way more time than just leave it in that 360 mode