The first phone with a foldable display and two hinges that make it unfurl into a 10-inch tablet is undoubtedly a sight to behold, but it will be even more exclusive with the new cases for it made by luxury accessory maker Caviar.
As usual, Caviar's cases are an exercise in excess and luxury accoutrements. One of the Huawei Mate XT cases is made of 24-carat gold that, Caviar informs, is made with the sword forging technique that Chinese sword makers used many moons ago.
The other exclusive Mate XT case is made of crocodile tears. We kid, it's alligator skin with gold framing that Caviar says is meant to resemble dragon scales:
The body of the smartphone is wrapped in crocodile leather in an elegant black color. The leather resembles the scales of the black dragon from Chinese mythology, symbolizing wisdom and bringing good fortune.
In fact, both of Caviar's Mate XT cases carry names inspired by the most popular beast of Chinese mythology. The Black Dragon is personified by the case with the crocodile leather scales and "symbolizes an unstoppable force, immense power, and unquestionable authority."
The Black Dragon Mate XT case | Image credit – Caviar
The 24K Gold Dragon case is made with double electroplating technology that recreates the "exquisite texture of imperial swords crafted in Longquan," whose "art of multi-layered steel forging in China originated as early as the 12th century BCE and has remained virtually unchanged for three millennia."
The Gold Dragon Mate XT case | Image credit – Caviar
The price? Well, if the Mate XT starts from $2,800 i China and is fetching upwards of ten grand on the black market due to the production scarcity, the gold-plated case of Caviar would add another $14,000 to that tag to turn you into the most premium phone owner in the whole wide world. You and another 87 people, as Caviar is only making those cases in the lucky 88 unit number.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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