What you need to know
- According to a rumor from a Weibo informant, Xiaomi is starting to develop a triple-folding device to compete with Huawei and Samsung.
- Little information is known about the details of the device, but speculation suggests that a prototype could appear during MWC 2025.
- Huawei’s upcoming tri-fold phone has been spotted with its former CEO and rumors suggest it could launch in September.
More and more brands are launching their foldable variants and the industry is striving for newer form factors. And now rumors say that Xiaomi is also entering the competition with its variant.
The latest rumor comes from Smart Pikachu, a Weibo tipster who claims that Xiaomi is working on a tri-fold phone (via PhoneArena). Take this rumor with a grain of salt, as the tipster’s post didn’t provide any additional information on other aspects of the device.
The report adds that if this tri-fold device exists, Xiaomi could be preparing for a more interesting presentation at MWC 2025. The publication suggests that the Chinese company could showcase an early prototype of the foldable device to generate interest.
According to other speculations from Gizmochina, Xiaomi could showcase its HyperOS 2.0, the Leica camera system and Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon chip.
Users are wondering if Xiaomi will improve the folding experience of its foldable device if this rumor about the tri-fold version is true. More posts have noticed the trend of the tri-fold version as they mention the recent rumors and live photos about the Huawei version.
Huawei’s tri-fold device was spotted in the hands of its former CEO in early August. The device appeared quite large in the hand, almost like a tablet, as rumors suggested it could have a 10-inch display when unfolded. According to speculation, Huawei’s tri-fold device will likely launch at a “premium price” and will feature HiSilicon’s Kirin 9 series SoC.
Interestingly, Huawei And Samsung is rumored to be working on some new foldable prototypes. The devices are said to have a “Z” shape. Since Huawei’s version seems to be more advanced, rumors say it could debut in China in September. Samsung was reportedly working on a “rollable” style foldable device that was shown during CES 2024. This flagship product was coupled with an “In&Out Flip” that allowed the display to fold 360 degrees.
While we wait to see if this Xiaomi rumor is true, the company launched its new foldable duo in July. The brand unveiled the Mix Fold 4 and its first clamshell device, the Mix Flip. Given the latest rumors about Xiaomi, it seems that OEMs are working quickly to launch a third form factor for their foldable devices.
