Previously Weibo tipster Fixed Focus Digital claimed that Huawei is working on a tri-folding phone, that is expected to launch within two months. Now the company itself is promoting the launch of the device.Huawei official confirms the development of a tri-folding smartphone
The tri-folding phone is expected to offer a number of industry firsts
According to a source close to Huawei, the company has indeed started research and development of projects related to tri-folding smartphone. The company has reportedly incorporated the latest AI technology and is currently progressing smoothly.
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The latest news comes from a live broadcast from earlier this week. When asked about the development, Richard Yu, the company’s executive director, chairman of the Terminal BG, and chairman of the Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, did not deny the development of a tri-folding device. He said that the specific progress is not convenient to disclose.
According to rumors, this device will adopt a unique inward and outward folding design and be equipped with a dual hinge system. Being a tri-folding device, it is expected to pack a significantly larger display. To be more specific, it is expected to be around 10″ in size. For context, the Huawei Mate X5 packs a 7.85″ inner display. A rumor also claims that Huawei could launch the device in September this year, which is the same month the company released the Mate X5 last year.Huawei official confirms the development of a tri-folding smartphone
At the end of March this year, the State Intellectual Property Office announced a Huawei patent called “Folding Screen Device”. According to Huawei, the prototype has basically taken shape.
Today, Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station speculated that the tri-folding device will be powered by a Kirin 9 series chip and will bring a couple of industry firsts.
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