The Honor Tri-fold Phone: Who Will Take the Baton After Huawei?

The Honor Tri-fold Phone: Who Will Take the Baton After Huawei?Since Huawei released its first tri-fold phone, the entire smartphone market has been shaken. Many believe that dual-fold design has become a thing of the past

The Honor Tri-fold Phone: Who Will Take the Baton After Huawei?

Since Huawei released its first tri-fold phone, the entire smartphone market has been shaken. Many believe that dual-fold design has become a thing of the past. However, mass production of tri-fold phones is extremely difficult, requiring manufacturers to constantly innovate to deliver a truly excellent experience. Coupled with the high cost, achieving widespread adoption like dual-fold phones is virtually impossible in the short term.

While major smartphone manufacturers are conducting trials of tri-fold technology, only Honor, Huawei's "former sibling," has announced a mass production plan. Though often perceived as Huawei's "follower," Honor has proven its capabilities through its rapid growth in recent years. From the Honor Magic series to the Honor numbered series, to the iteration of TurboX technology and MagicOS operating system, Honor has excelled in every aspect. It has achieved significant breakthroughs especially in photography algorithms, battery technology, and foldable screen technology.

Honor CEO Zhao Ming has publicly stated that Honor's tri-fold technology is fully mature, and the commercialization timeline will be determined based on consumer demand. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Honor's tri-fold phone will be officially released next year with a high degree of completion, large battery capacity, and a thin and light design. Considering the outstanding thinness of the Honor MagicV series of foldable phones, Honor's tri-fold phone is expected to be even more refined.

It's worth noting that Huawei's tri-fold phone is rumored to weigh around 280g, while Honor aims to offer a lighter and thinner experience.

The launch of the tri-fold phone is not only a technological breakthrough but also a precise response to market demand. Although it may spark some controversy, the news of Honor's tri-fold phone has sparked wide discussion, reflecting the market's anticipation for tri-fold technology.

Zhao Ming also revealed that Honor has laid out plans for various technologies, including tri-folding and scroll-screen, but the timing is not yet right. This indicates that Honor has a comprehensive layout in the foldable screen field, with a promising future. Currently, Honor has launched the thin and light outward-folding V Purse, the thin and light inward-folding MagicV3, and the first vertical small folding MagicVFlip, making it the only manufacturer with three different types of foldable phones.

However, the road ahead for tri-fold phones is not smooth. Factors like ecosystem and price will affect whether they achieve true widespread adoption. At present, tri-fold phones are more of a gimmick, and various manufacturers are still refining their products. The final outcome remains uncertain.

Besides Honor, other manufacturers are also actively laying out their plans for the foldable screen market. Xiaomi and OPPO are reportedly planning tri-fold phones, but they are currently only in the planning stage and do not intend to launch products next year. It is projected that dual-fold and single-fold phones will still be the mainstream in the foldable screen market in 2025.

The emergence of Huawei's tri-fold phone will undoubtedly weaken the social attributes and emotional value of dual-fold phones. Whether Honor can seize the second wave of popularity remains to be seen.

In conclusion, the release of Honor's tri-fold phone will mark a significant breakthrough in the foldable screen market and bring new challenges and opportunities to the entire smartphone industry. We eagerly await to see if Honor can become the leader in the tri-fold screen market after Huawei.