In the coming years, tri-foldable phones could become the next major trend in the smartphone industry. In May, TCL showcased the world’s first functional tri-foldable phone at the Society for Information Display (SID) 2024 exhibition, although it is not yet available for purchase. It is speculated that Huawei’s upcoming tri-foldable device, expected to debut in the next few months, could be the world’s first commercially available tri-foldable phone. A new development reveals Xiaomi may also release a tri-foldable smartphone in the near future.
Xiaomi said to be working on a tri-foldable phone
In the Weibo post, tipster Smart Pikachu mentions that Xiaomi has begun developing a tri-foldable (three-fold) smartphone. Unfortunately, the tipster did not share any information about the specifications of the device.
Most likely, Xiaomi’s tri-foldable phone may go official in 2025. The device is likely to feature HyperOS 2.0, a Leica-engineered camera setup, and a flagship Snapdragon chipset.
At present, Xiaomi offers two types of foldable phones. The Mix Fold 4, which debuted last month, is the company’s fourth generation horizontally foldable smartphone. On the other hand, the Mix Flip, which debuted with the Mix Fold 4, is the company’s first flip-style foldable screen phone.
According to reports, Huawei’s tri-foldable phone may launch in China as early as September. The above image, which shows Huawei CEO for Consumer Business Group, Yu Richard, using the alleged device, reveals how it will appear in the folded state. It is speculated that the device will have a dual-hinge system, which allows it to unfold and offer a massive screen space of around 10 inches. The internal screen is said to have a camera punch-hole in the upper-left corner.
Huawei’s tri-foldable offering will feature the company’s in-house Kirin chipset. In September, the device is expected to go official along with other products, such as the Nova 13 series of smartphones and the Watch GT 5 series of smartwatches.
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