China, the battlefield for Apple and Huawei with their new high-end phones

New models from Apple and Huawei went on sale simultaneously on Friday in China, where users queued for long periods of time to buy the high-end devices from these two brands that compete in the Chinese market, one of the largest and most important for both companies.

Apple has started selling the iPhone 16 in China, which features improvements to the processor, the camera and now introduces artificial intelligence (AI) features. It is offered in four versions: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Huawei has launched a new model, the Mate XT triptych, which unfolds the high-definition screen into three parts when opened.

Many fans of the Chinese company said they were disappointed that its long-awaited $2,800 model – more than double the price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max – was not available to customers without a reservation.

I’ve been here since 10pm last night because this trifold phone is a first and I’m excited to support our country.said a college student surnamed Ye. But this is very disappointing. They should have made it clear that we cannot buy yet.he said outside Huawei’s flagship store in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.