Ever felt like the inner display of a flip phone is just too tall? Most flip phones launched so far have a tall 21.9 aspect ratio, which not only makes it difficult for people with smaller hands to reach the status bar at the top but also worsens the video viewing experience as neither the inner nor the outer display matches the aspect ratio of a long-form video. Now tipster claims that Huawei’s next flip phone will have a much wider aspect ratio.
A 3:2 inner display
The Huawei Pocket 3, code-named “Verde,” stands out with its unique 3:2 aspect ratio for the foldable display, a departure from the typical 20:9 or 21:9 ratios seen in vertical foldables. The main inner display measures 6.3 inches, while the outer cover screen is 3.5 inches. This design draws striking parallels to Apple’s iPad Mini, which also features a 3:2 aspect ratio. As a result, the Pocket 3 is being referred to as a “foldable iPad Mini,” which, if true, will offer a blend of portability and productivity that could appeal to a wide range of users.
Richard Yu, Huawei’s executive director, recently teased the product in a Weibo video, calling it a groundbreaking innovation that “others can’t think of.” Slated for a March launch, the Pocket 3 will run on native HarmonyOS and is expected to feature significant advancements in hardware, software, and ecosystem integration.
Richard Yu also confirmed that major Chinese tech giants, including Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and Meituan, are optimizing their apps for the platform. This is expected to result in a continued seamless experience despite the change in aspect ratio. That said, the change in aspect ratio is still a rumor at this point, and we will need to see how much of an impact it could have in the smartphone industry if it materializes in the first place. However, DCS has a very good track record, which adds credibility to this rumor.
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