Huawei is reportedly preparing to launch the world’s first tri-foldable smartphone, following the release of its first foldable phone, the Mate X, in 2019. Recently, an image circulated on Chinese social media showing Huawei’s Consumer Business Group CEO, Yu Richard, holding this upcoming tri-foldable device.
Translation of Digital Chat Station’s Weibo post about the upcoming Huawei tri-foldable phone.
According to reliable sources, including the well-known tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the tri-foldable phone features an innovative dual-hinge mechanism that allows both inward and outward folding. The device is expected to have a screen size of approximately 10 inches, with effective crease control.
However, the phone is noticeably thicker than typical foldable phones like the Mate X3, or the P50 which is understandable given its complex design. The phone is said to include several advanced technologies, likely positioning it as a premium product with a high price tag.
Digital Chat Station also confirmed that the tri-foldable phone in Richard Yu’s possession matches the prototype he had previously seen during the research and development phase—The device’s screen includes a punch-hole for the front camera, located in the upper-left corner and is expected to be powered by Huawei’s Kirin 9-series chipset being anticipated to launch before the Huawei Mate 70 series.
Given that, Huawei recently introduced the Nova Flip in China and plans to release the Nova 13 series in the coming months, it is likely that the tri-foldable 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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