Honor's Tri-Foldable Phone is Ready to Shine, Will the Cross-Folding Design Lead the Future?

Honor's Tri-Foldable Phone is Ready to Shine, Will the Cross-Folding Design Lead the Future?Zhao Ming's confident statements also hinted at Honor's anticipation for a tri-foldable phone. According to blogger @Changchangshiguanshixue, this tri-foldable phone is highly complete and will continue to prioritize an ultra-thin design and large battery configuration, aiming to satisfy user demands for both portability and battery life

Honor's Tri-Foldable Phone is Ready to Shine, Will the Cross-Folding Design Lead the Future?

Honor CEO Zhao Ming previously stated, after the launch of the Huawei MateXT Master Edition, that Honor has been investing in various technologies, including tri-foldable and rollable screens, among which the tri-foldable technology has reached mass production and commercialization readiness. He further emphasized that Honor is currently the only brand selling three types of foldable phones vertical folding, horizontal inward folding, and horizontal outward folding, and holds the records for the thinnest outward-folding V Purse and the thinnest inward-folding MagicV3.

Zhao Ming's confident statements also hinted at Honor's anticipation for a tri-foldable phone. According to blogger @Changchangshiguanshixue, this tri-foldable phone is highly complete and will continue to prioritize an ultra-thin design and large battery configuration, aiming to satisfy user demands for both portability and battery life. However, the blogger also indicated that the phone might not be available until next year.

Recently, Honor obtained a patent for "Foldable Electronic Devices," sparking further speculation about their tri-foldable phone. The patent proposes a novel cross-folding scheme, which, compared to traditional single-direction folding, divides the phone screen into four areas by combining folding in both the vertical and horizontal directions, connected by appropriate hinges.

According to the patent diagram, Honor's cross-folding scheme could potentially enable multiple folding modes, offering users more flexible and versatile usage experiences. This scheme has also sparked industry discussions about future directions for foldable phone development.

It's worth noting that Huaxing Optoelectronics applied for a patent for a four-foldable screen display solution as early as 2020. The core concept is quite similar to Honor's scheme, suggesting potential applications for tablets, phones, and laptops. Therefore, whether Honor's cross-folding scheme patent will ultimately be granted remains to be seen.

Screen creases and app compatibility issues have always been pain points for users of foldable phones. With continuous technological advancements, better solutions are expected in the future. For consumers eager for tri-foldable phones, patience might be key, anticipating the excitement brought by new technologies.