The race to launch the first triple-folding phone is heating up as Tecno joins the list of brands preparing next-generation foldable devices.
While Samsung leads the way in foldable smartphone sales worldwide, other brands are leading the way in innovation. We recently heard that Huawei is preparing to launch the first triple-folding smartphone, and now Tecno has unveiled its triple-folding concept device.
Compared to current book-style foldable phones with up to 8-inch displays, the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 transforms into a giant 10-inch tablet when unfolded.
Tecno claims the Phantom Ultimate 2 is the thinnest of all tri-fold phones, despite not having seen one in the wild yet.
The phone measures 11.1mm, making it only slightly thicker than the leading foldable phones from Samsung and Google.
Although Tecno has not revealed all the specifications of the device, it was mentioned that the battery is only 0.25 millimeters thick, which helps keep the phone light and thin.
The company also claims that the hinges can withstand 300,000 folds in testing.
When folded, the Phantom Ultimate 2 has a 6.48-inch display. When unfolded, the 3K OLED panel becomes a 10-inch tablet with an aspect ratio of 4:3. Thanks to the two opposing hinges, the phone can be folded into three equal halves and does not require an additional external display.
Tecno has also showcased various use cases for the dual hinges of this phone. It can be used as a laptop, with two halves serving as the display while the third can be used for keyboard input. Similarly, the tent mode can be useful for watching movies or taking notes during a call.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen a triple-folding phone. While Samsung received a patent for the triple-folding and rollable display technology in April this year, Huawei’s triple-folding phone will go on sale in September.
While this tri-fold phone from Tecno promises to let you fit a large tablet in your pocket, there’s no guarantee it will make it to retail.
However, the concept shows the potential future of mobile devices, pushing the boundaries of screen size and portability.
