Huawei's Upcoming Tri-Foldable Phone: Will the Leader in Foldable Technology Reach New Heights?

Huawei's Upcoming Tri-Foldable Phone: Will the Leader in Foldable Technology Reach New Heights?In March this year, Huawei also published a patent for a "foldable screen device" featuring a tri-fold design, with the inventors being Huang Bo, Cha Peng, Wang Yanxin, Pang Dong, and Yu Weidong. Several digital bloggers shared images showing Yu Chengdong operating a mysterious tri-foldable phone while on an airplane, with the screen displaying content resembling the WeChat app

Huawei's Upcoming Tri-Foldable Phone: Will the Leader in Foldable Technology Reach New Heights?

On September 2nd, Huawei officially announced on Weibo that it will hold a "Huawei See the Extraordinary" brand event and HarmonyOS Zhixing new product launch conference on September 10th. Following the tradition of previous years, Huawei is expected to launch a number of new products at this autumn launch conference, including a new generation of Mate phones. While warming up for the event, Huawei also released a teaser poster featuring a product in a "Z" shape, attracting much attention. Yu Chengdong, Huawei's executive director, chairman of the Terminal BG, and chairman of the Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, retweeted the post and set the tone for the new product.

Based on official teasers, Huawei's much-anticipated and rumored new phone could be unveiled at the "Huawei See the Extraordinary" event on September 10th. The "Z" shape in the poster might hint at a tri-fold design. In fact, Huawei's tri-fold phone is no longer an industry secret. According to a previous report in the Securities Daily, supply chain sources revealed that Huawei's first tri-foldable phone prototype has likely been developed, incorporating several new technologies from the company. Mass production is expected to begin in the third or fourth quarter of this year. Huawei has not denied the information but claims that it's not yet ready to disclose specific details. An individual close to Huawei revealed that the company has indeed initiated research and development on tri-foldable phones, integrating the latest AI technology, and the project is progressing smoothly.

In March this year, Huawei also published a patent for a "foldable screen device" featuring a tri-fold design, with the inventors being Huang Bo, Cha Peng, Wang Yanxin, Pang Dong, and Yu Weidong. Several digital bloggers shared images showing Yu Chengdong operating a mysterious tri-foldable phone while on an airplane, with the screen displaying content resembling the WeChat app. The left screen showed the message list, while the right side displayed the dialogue box or a browsing webpage. Notably, a "pen holder" structure is evident on the right side, suggesting the possibility of stylus support for the new device. Another leaked image reveals that the tri-fold phone appears quite thin when folded, not being overly bulky due to the stacking.

It's worth mentioning that during the handover ceremony for the first batch of Hongmeng Zhixing Xiangjie S9 vehicles on August 19th, a car owner asked Yu Chengdong about the availability of Huawei's tri-foldable phone. Yu Chengdong responded, "Next month, in September." Combining the above information, it seems likely that Huawei's mysterious tri-fold "Z" foldable phone will be unveiled at the autumn all-scenario new product launch conference. However, details regarding the naming and other information about the new product remain unclear. IT Home will continue to follow the developments.

Back in 2019, when cutting-edge technologies like foldable screens and hinges were still uncharted territory, Huawei, despite the hefty R&D costs, took the lead by addressing numerous challenges in the foldable screen realm and releasing the first foldable phone, MateX. This initiative ignited imaginations about the future of smartphone form factors. Huawei's bold move to take the lead in technology also established its position as a forerunner in the foldable screen industry.

In the past five years, Huawei has continuously innovated, launching numerous foldable screen products. They have focused on improving design, hinges, lightweight design, reliability, innovative interaction, and large-screen app ecosystems, constantly surpassing the user's expectations for foldable screen products. Today, Huawei is an inescapable name when discussing foldable displays. Not only was Huawei among the first to launch foldable phones, but it is also one of the few companies to master various foldable screen forms, including inward-folding, outward-folding, and vertical folding. Moreover, Huawei led the revolution in lightweight foldable phone designs. Huawei commands over half of the foldable phone market share. Whether considering foldable screen technology or market share, Huawei holds an undeniable and powerful voice, making its foldable screen products the preferred choice for consumers.

In essence, Huawei's five years of deep technical investment in the foldable screen market reflect its thoughtful approach to the field. Launching its first tri-foldable phone is a testament to Huawei's technological prowess as an industry leader. It is also a natural progression resulting from Huawei's unwavering commitment to innovation and long-term vision in the foldable screen domain.

On September 10th, Huawei is expected to officially launch its first tri-foldable phone. What other surprises await us? Let's wait and see.