We’ve all encountered the speculation – Huawei is reportedly developing a triple-folding phone. Thanks to industry insiders Digital Chat Station and Ice Universe, we now have some fresh insights into the device.
Digital Chat Station recently shared on Weibo that Huawei’s triple-folding phone — potentially the world’s first — boasts an innovative “inner folding + outer folding” design with a dual hinge. This design allows the phone to fold inward and outward. The total screen size is estimated to be around 10 inches, and it is suggested that crease management—a significant issue with foldables—might be well-handled on this device.
Technological Advancements
The post also mentions that the phone incorporates “far-leading new technologies” and notes a lack of “competitors,” a bold assertion given Samsung’s dominance in the foldable market.
Ice Universe, another reliable source, supports this claim and asserts that Huawei will be the pioneer in launching a triple-folding phone. The tipster specifically criticizes Samsung, suggesting their technology “has fallen far behind” and they are still grappling with basic foldable designs.
Design and Patents
“One of the prerequisites for triple folding is that it must be thin enough, which is Huawei’s strength,” Ice Universe notes, adding “This is also the weakness of Samsung.”
Huawei’s journey towards a triple-folding phone has been lengthy. They began filing patents for this technology in 2021, with additional filings in 2022. Another patent filed in February 2023 depicts a triple-folding phone with two hinges and a flexible screen that folds outwards — aligning with Digital Chat Station’s description.
It’s crucial to remember that this information is from unofficial sources, and Huawei has yet to confirm these developments. However, considering Huawei’s patent filings and the credibility of these tech insiders, the rumors hold considerable weight. We will keep you updated on any new developments regarding Huawei’s tri-folding phone.
