TECNO, the "King of Africa," Unveils the World's First Tri-Folding Smartphone, Challenging the High-End Market

TECNO, the "King of Africa," Unveils the World's First Tri-Folding Smartphone, Challenging the High-End MarketSmall foldable phones unfold to resemble a standard straight-screen phone. Their flexible screens and small folding hinges allow them to fold into a near-square shape

TECNO, the "King of Africa," Unveils the World's First Tri-Folding Smartphone, Challenging the High-End Market

Recently, a promotional video featuring a tri-folding smartphone has been circulating online, prompting comparisons to the mysterious foldable phone spotted in the hands of Huawei executive Yu Chengdong a couple of weeks ago. The foldable phone market has already established two primary forms: small folding and large folding.

Small foldable phones unfold to resemble a standard straight-screen phone. Their flexible screens and small folding hinges allow them to fold into a near-square shape. Additionally, most small foldable phones are equipped with an external screen, becoming a key area where major phone manufacturers showcase their technical prowess, competing to achieve higher screen ratios and enhanced functionalities.

Large foldable phones, when unfolded, resemble a tablet computer. Folding them horizontally transforms them into a traditional straight-screen phone. They also feature functional external screens. When competing in the large foldable market, manufacturers primarily focus on system-level optimizations, such as software compatibility and the availability of "tablet modes."

However, the tri-folding smartphone featured in this promotional video comes from Shenzhen-based phone company TECNO. While TECNO might not be well-known in the Chinese market, it holds the title of "King of Africa" on the African continent. TECNO specializes in developing phones for African users, tailoring its products to meet their needs and preferences in terms of design and functionality.

For example, TECNO phones feature optimized selfie capabilities for darker skin tones, enhancing contrast. Additionally, the phone's loudspeaker volume is amplified, making it more suitable for African users' usage scenarios.

TECNO's newly unveiled tri-folding smartphone, named Phantom Ultimate2, incorporates a dual-hinge, three-screen design. When folded, it boasts a 6.48-inch display, while unfolding reveals a 10-inch screen. If TECNO manages to launch this phone quickly, it will become the world's first commercially available tri-folding smartphone.

This development signifies that African users can also experience the luxury of a high-end tri-folding smartphone, showcasing TECNO's keen market insight and robust research and development capabilities.

Imagine a regular large foldable phone as a standard book. A tri-folding phone is like a "scroll" more layered and complex.

Major Chinese smartphone manufacturers have likely recognized this trend and will soon launch similar tri-folding phones. TECNO's bold innovation, pioneering the tri-folding form factor, will undoubtedly inject fresh energy into the foldable phone market, fueling anticipation for the future of foldable phone development.

Perhaps the tagline for TECNO's tri-folding smartphone could be "Connecting the World," as it not only delivers a premium experience to African users but also reflects TECNO's unwavering commitment to technological exploration, daring innovation, and its ambition to bring cutting-edge technology to a global audience.