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What is the story
Xiaomi is reportedly developing a triple-folding smartphone. This information was revealed by a well-known informant Smart Pikachu.
The new device will feature three separate folding segments, allowing it to be folded twice and offer a larger display area when unfolded. However, Xiaomi has not yet revealed any official details about the device.
The latest development follows Huawei’s recent announcement of a triple-folding device set to launch in September, which would potentially be the world’s first commercially available triple-folding phone.
Tri-fold phone: A mix of smartphone and tablet
A tri-fold phone is a unique type of foldable smartphone that has three different folding segments.
This design allows it to fold twice, unlike traditional foldable phones that usually fold in the middle.
When unfolded, a tri-fold phone can provide a larger display area, similar to a tablet.
The compact form factor of the folded device ensures easy portability and offers users both a smartphone and tablet experience in one device.
Xiaomi’s phone could debut at MWC 2025
There is speculation that Xiaomi might unveil its triple-folding phone at a major event such as the Mobile World Congress (MWC) scheduled for February 2025.
Most likely, Xiaomi’s triple-folding phone will come with HyperOS 2.0, a camera configuration developed by LEICA, and a top-of-the-line Snapdragon SoC.
More details about the device are expected to be announced towards the end of this year, according to industry insiders.
What can we expect from Huawei’s offering?
According to rumors, Huawei’s triple-folding device will feature a dual hinge system that will allow it to unfold into a large 10-inch screen.
The internal display is expected to have a hole for the camera in the upper left corner.
The triple-folding phone is powered by Huawei’s own Kirin chipset and is set to launch in September alongside other products, including the Nova 13 smartphone series and the Watch GT 5 smartwatch series.
