Huawei Mate XT leads the way! Check out the impressive products of 2024

2024 has passed. Looking back on this year, the technological wave is surging, the consumer market is full of competition, and all kinds of products have emerged in 2024 like mushrooms after rain.

From electric cars that revolutionize our travel patterns to smart devices that revolutionize office efficiency, from electronic products that reshape the entertainment experience to niche products that quietly upgrade our quality of life, one hot-selling product after another is too much to take in.

In this annual review, join me in taking stock of the products that left a deep impression on me in 2024, and let’s capture those heart-moving moments together.

Huawei Mate XT Extraordinary Master

On September 10, 2024, Huawei officially launched the world’s first commercial tri-fold screen mobile phone, Huawei Mate XT Extraordinary Master, at the “See the Extraordinary” brand ceremony and Hongmeng Intelligent Driving new product launch conference, announcing that foldable screen models have entered a new stage.

When unfolded, the Huawei Mate XT has a screen size of 10.2 inches, making it the largest foldable screen mobile phone in commercial use in the world.

The unique three-fold design allows users to flexibly switch between single-screen, dual-screen, and triple-screen modes to meet usage needs in different scenarios.

It is worth mentioning that the thickness of the Mate XT after unfolding is only 3.6 mm, making it the world’s thinnest folding screen mobile phone. Huawei has overcome the difficulties of screen and hinge technology and solved the reliability problem of mass production of three-fold screen mobile phones by implementing the Huawei Tiangong hinge system, which is the first to realize dual-track linkage and internal and external bending.

In terms of imaging, the rear camera is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera with ten-speed variable aperture, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, and a front-mounted 8-megapixel lens. It is equipped with the XMAGE imaging engine, supports multiple shooting functions and AI picture functions, and has excellent imaging effects.

The Mate XT has a built-in 5600mAh silicon-carbon negative electrode battery and supports 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging. Equipped with a Kirin 9000S processor, the screen supports 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and a maximum touch sampling rate of 240Hz, with excellent display effects and smooth operation.

It can be said that the Mate XT further strengthens the high-end image of the Huawei brand and consolidates Huawei’s position in the high-end mobile phone market. At the same time, it leads the new trend of foldable screen mobile phones and provides reference and inspiration for the development of the entire industry.

Samsung Galaxy Ring

On February 27, 2024, Samsung unveiled its first smart ring “Galaxy Ring” for the first time at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, ​​Spain. Its domestic products were officially launched in July this year.

The positioning of this product is somewhat similar to that of a “smart bracelet”, which is equivalent to achieving similar health monitoring and control functions through a smaller size.

The Galaxy Ring is equipped with an accelerometer, Samsung BioActive biosensor and skin temperature sensor, which can monitor data such as heart rate, sleep, body temperature, and menstrual cycle.

It supports data recording for both walking and running, including mileage, heart rate, pace, heart rate, calories and other indicators.

In addition, Galaxy Ring also supports gesture operations, allowing you to quickly activate some mobile phone functions, such as turning off the alarm, taking photos, etc.

Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s active exploration in the field of smart wearables. Compared with traditional bracelet products, Galaxy Ring has convenient health monitoring and sports tracking methods, and also demonstrates Samsung’s technological accumulation and innovation capabilities.

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

Xiaomi has long announced the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, which could become one of the “products that impressed me” in 2024, largely thanks to its feat of becoming the fastest four-door car in the Nürburgring.

At noon on October 28, driver David Pittard officially started the race. The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype showed excellent performance, accelerating from a standstill to 182km/h in just over 3 seconds, passing the first bend at a speed of nearly 200km/h, and maintaining a speed of no less than 100km/h in the large-angle U-shaped bend. The maximum speed of the vehicle reached 323km/h on the most famous straight section of the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Finally, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype’s performance was officially confirmed by the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and its time of 6’46”874 made it the fastest four-door car in the history of the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

Currently, the mass production version of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has been opened for pre-order and will be officially released in March 2025. The pre-sale price is 814,900 yuan, and the intention deposit is 10,000 yuan, which can be refunded at any time.

The production version of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and the prototype of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra have the same core technical capabilities, including the three-motor system, the track version battery, the thermal management system, etc. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds, has a maximum horsepower of 1548PS, and a designed maximum speed of 350km/h. It aims to become the fastest four-door production car on the planet.

Apple Mac mini M4

If I were to ask which product released by Apple in 2024 is the most worth buying, I would definitely choose the Apple Mac mini M4 without hesitation. For this product line, the appearance of the Mac mini M4 adds icing on the cake to this product line that is being upgraded and replaced, making it the most worth buying product among all Apple products.

The Mac mini M4 has further strengthened its “mini” features in this generation. The overall size of the machine is 12.7cm x 12.7cm×4.97cm, and the floor space occupied by the machine is almost equivalent to a small ornament. The thickness is 1.39cm greater than the previous generation Mac mini M2, but the weight is reduced by up to 510g, which is equivalent to the weight of a bottle of water.

This also makes the Mac mini M4 look more compact and can be easily put into a bag without being too burdensome – as long as users prepare monitors at home and at work, the Mac mini M4 can even achieve a lighter commuting weight than notebook products.

Although the performance of the M4 version has been reduced compared to the M4 Pro version, its cost-effectiveness is too high.

Through educational discounts and other channels, the price of the Mac mini M4 version can be as low as 3,800 yuan. You can even combine the national subsidies and other discounts of different platforms to further reduce the price of the “beggar version” Mac mini M4 to more than 3,400 yuan, which makes it extremely competitive in the market.

On the other hand, even the “beggar’s edition” M4 has obvious advantages over Windows host products in the same 3k4k price range. Whether users have certain text, web page or graphic production needs, or need a video and audio entertainment platform that supports a certain quality, the Mac mini M4 is an excellent choice.

Meta Quest 3S

VR manufacturers also ushered in more intense confrontations in 2024. We saw a flourishing scene this year – PICO 4 Ultra, HTC VIVE Focus Vision, Pimax Crystal Super, each company is competing with each other and constantly refreshing the upper limit of consumer-grade VR devices.

However, what impressed me this year may not be those top VR products, but Meta Quest 3S, whose overall experience may be the most balanced, and it plays the role of “allowing more users to experience VR.”

First of all, it must be said that Meta Quest 3S is not a perfect product. It uses Fresnel lens and the single-eye resolution is 1832×1920, which is a downgrade compared to the 4K of Quest 3.

The 3.5mm headphone jack has also been removed. Although the USB-C port supports audio output, it still means that users lack options. In addition, in some scenarios that require precise hand operations, the user’s gestures may not be accurately recognized, which still has a certain impact.

However, for more than 2,000 yuan, it brings a fairly balanced VR display effect, with smooth pictures and acceptable visual effects. Meta has a rich accumulation of VR content. Whether it is VR games, applications or videos, you can experience it through the Meta Quest + subscription service, which can meet the diverse needs of different users.

The price is affordable and the functions are rich. There is almost no problem for ordinary players, home users or VR novices. If you are a newbie in VR, this device is a good choice for enlightenment.