Huawei is known to be working on a tri-folding device for a while. The company has also filed a number of patents for the folding technology it’s working on. A relatively recent one shows a tri-folding phone with two hinges and a flexible screen that folds outwards.
The latest news is that the tri-folding display of the phone has passed the 28μm test. The test evaluates the durability and visibility of the crease formed on the screen after repeated folding. The “28μm” (28 micrometers) measurement likely pertains to the depth of the crease that the screen develops after a certain number of folds.
In folding displays, it’s indeed a challenge to maintain the integrity of the screen over numerous folds and not develop a visible crease.
The tri-folding phone reportedly has the potential to replace tablets and book-style foldables
Alongside the achievement in folding technology, the phone reportedly has the potential to replace tablets and book-style foldables. The rumor hints that with the help of the HarmonyOS NEXT operating system and a new Kirin processor, the phone will be able to run many “PC-level applications” and strengthen the company’s ecosystem of products.
However, according to a previous leak, the phone is going to be expensive and will be available in limited units. As the leak suggested, it could be more of a “show muscle” rather than a product that aims to occupy a significant market share. It was reported that the dual-hinge phone will be powered by a Kirin 9 series chipset and will also offer the company’s latest innovations in artificial intelligence. The mass production of the device is said to be scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.
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