Huawei is reportedly developing a tri-folding smartphone set for release within the next two months. Recently, the company has begun promoting the device, which is expected to introduce several industry firsts.
Innovative Design and Features
A source close to Huawei has confirmed that the company has initiated research and development on projects related to a tri-folding smartphone. This new device is said to incorporate the latest AI technology and is progressing well.
During a live broadcast earlier this week, Richard Yu, Huawei’s executive director and chairman of the Terminal BG and Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, was asked about the tri-folding phone. While he did not deny its development, he mentioned that specific progress details are not convenient to disclose at this time.
Rumored Specifications
The tri-folding phone is rumored to feature a unique inward and outward folding design, equipped with a dual hinge system. This design is expected to result in a significantly larger display, approximately 10 inches in size. For comparison, the Huawei Mate X5 has a 7.85-inch inner display. There is also speculation that Huawei might launch this device in September, coinciding with the Mate X5’s release last year.
At the end of March, the State Intellectual Property Office announced a Huawei patent for a "Folding Screen Device." According to Huawei, the prototype is nearly complete.
Today, Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station speculated that the tri-folding device will be powered by a Kirin 9 series chip and will introduce a couple of industry firsts.
