TCL Huaxing Unveils First Self-Developed Tri-folding Screen Prototype, Leading a New Direction for Domestic Foldable Screen Industry Chain

TCL Huaxing Unveils First Self-Developed Tri-folding Screen Prototype, Leading a New Direction for Domestic Foldable Screen Industry ChainOn November 16, 2024, the TCL Huaxing Global Display Ecology Conference (DTC2024) grandly opened in Guangzhou. At the conference, TCL Huaxing unveiled its first self-developed tri-folding screen prototype, marking a significant breakthrough for China's display industry in foldable screen technology and signifying the burgeoning development of the domestic foldable screen industry chain towards greater diversification and higher technological sophistication

TCL Huaxing Unveils First Self-Developed Tri-folding Screen Prototype, Leading a New Direction for Domestic Foldable Screen Industry Chain

On November 16, 2024, the TCL Huaxing Global Display Ecology Conference (DTC2024) grandly opened in Guangzhou. At the conference, TCL Huaxing unveiled its first self-developed tri-folding screen prototype, marking a significant breakthrough for China's display industry in foldable screen technology and signifying the burgeoning development of the domestic foldable screen industry chain towards greater diversification and higher technological sophistication.

This highly anticipated tri-folding screen prototype boasts a large 7.85-inch screen with a high resolution of 24882160 and an impressive peak brightness of 1800 nits, delivering an exceptional visual experience. Supporting both G-shaped and Z-shaped folding, its flexible design caters to diverse user needs. Furthermore, the prototype incorporates advanced low-power technologies such as Tandem, LTPO, and PLP, effectively extending battery life and enhancing user experience. Its slim design is also striking, with a screen thickness of only 472um and a total thickness of just 17mm, making it lightweight and portable for superior user comfort.

TCL Huaxing's release of its first self-developed tri-folding screen prototype is not only another milestone in its display technology achievements but also injects new vitality into the development of the entire domestic foldable screen industry chain. In recent years, the foldable phone market has seen continuous growth, with consumer demand for foldable phones steadily increasing. Particularly in the high-end phone market, foldable phones, with their unique form factor and superior user experience, have become the preferred choice for many consumers. Tri-folding phones, as the latest form in the foldable phone sector, have attracted significant attention from manufacturers and consumers alike.

In September this year, Huawei launched the world's first mass-produced tri-folding phone the Huawei Mate XT. Even before its official release, it garnered over 4 million pre-orders on Huawei's online store, highlighting its immense popularity. The phone is offered in three price tiers: 19,999 yuan, 21,999 yuan, and 23,999 yuan. However, on some second-hand trading platforms, the price has even soared to nearly 70,000 yuan, further demonstrating the massive market demand for tri-folding phones. Currently, among leading domestic smartphone manufacturers, only Huawei has achieved comprehensive coverage of three folding forms: tri-fold, horizontal fold, and vertical fold.

TCL Huaxing's tri-folding screen prototype showcases the domestic display industry chain's active push towards tri-folding products. However, compared to traditional dual-folding phones, tri-folding phones present greater challenges in research and development and production. Firstly, tri-folding screens place higher demands on the two key components: the screen and the hinge. The number of screen folds, crease issues, and hinge lifespan are all crucial challenges in tri-folding screen development.

Due to the more complex structure of tri-folding phones, their production costs are also relatively higher. This requires manufacturers to conduct more refined control over material selection, process improvement, and supply chain management to effectively reduce production costs and enhance product competitiveness.

Despite these challenges, the development speed of domestic foldable phone technology is remarkable, particularly in display screens, where domestic manufacturers have accumulated extensive experience and technological reserves. TCL Huaxing's self-developed tri-folding screen prototype is a significant breakthrough built upon this foundation. In the future, with continuous technological advancements and industry chain maturity, more excellent domestically produced tri-folding phones are expected to emerge.

TCL Huaxing's release not only demonstrates its strong capabilities in display technology but also points the way forward for the development of the entire domestic foldable screen industry chain. This indicates that domestic manufacturers possess the strength to compete with international leading manufacturers in foldable screen technology. With the continuous efforts and innovation of domestic manufacturers, the future of China's foldable phone industry is expected to be even more prosperous, bringing consumers more high-quality products and superior user experiences.

This launch by TCL Huaxing heralds a new development phase for the domestic foldable phone industry. Driven by technological breakthroughs, more and more manufacturers will join the research and development and production of tri-folding phones, jointly pushing the foldable phone market towards greater maturity and stability. This will also promote further development of the domestic upstream and downstream industry chains, driving overall industry upgrades.

In conclusion, TCL Huaxing's release of its first self-developed tri-folding screen prototype is not only a testament to its technological prowess but also a positive guide for the future development trend of China's foldable phone industry. We can expect to see more impressive tri-folding phone products in the near future, allowing consumers to experience the convenience and surprises brought about by technological progress. This will further expand the domestic foldable phone market size and enhance China's competitiveness in the global foldable phone market. TCL Huaxing's breakthrough will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the realization of this ambitious goal.