Huawei is reportedly preparing to launch the world’s first triple-folding smartphone after the first foldable phone, the Mate X, was launched in 2019. Recently, an image circulated on Chinese social media showing Yu Richard, CEO of Huawei’s Consumer Business Groupand holding this upcoming tri-fold device in his hand.
Translation of Digital Chat Station’s Weibo post about Huawei’s upcoming tri-fold phone.
According to reliable sources, including well-known informant Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the tri-folding phone features an innovative dual-hinge mechanism that allows both inward and outward folding. The device is expected to a screen size of about 10 incheswith effective wrinkle control.
However, the phone is significantly thicker than typical foldable phones like the Mate X3 or P50, which is understandable given its complex design. The phone is said to include several advanced technologies, which likely positions it as a premium product with a hefty price tag.
Digital Chat Station also confirmed that the tri-fold phone in Richard Yu’s possession is the same as the prototype he had previously seen during the research and development phase. The device’s screen features a hole for the front camera in the upper left corner and is expected to be powered by Huawei’s Kirin 9 series chipset It is expected to launch before the Huawei Mate 70 series.
Given that Huawei recently unveiled the Nova Flip in China and plans to release the Nova 13 series in the coming months, it is likely that the triple-folding phone will be officially unveiled in September or October 2024, ahead of the Mate 70 series, which is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
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