The foldable phone has begun to be welcomed by ordinary consumers. Huawei, a giant in the smartphone technology field, is reportedly trying to expand its efforts in a similar new product line.
The Chinese tech giant is rumored to be developing a triple foldable phone, and this flagship could be launched in Q2 of 2024.
Huawei’s triple foldable phone is a hot topic that excites users due to its mysterious design. (Illustrative image: Lizenby/CNET)
Multiple sources, including Taiwan’s TechNews, have stated that Huawei has started procuring materials and components on a large scale for this flagship project.
The triple foldable phone is expected to have a Z or S-shaped folding design, but its screen size will still be similar to other regular foldable phones, around 6.4 inches.
BOE is said to be the panel supplier for Huawei’s new triple foldable phone, while companies like Zhaoli and Fusda are said to be involved in producing the hinge for the device.
Huawei has been researching triple foldable screen technology for some time. Reports indicate that the company filed patents for this technology as early as 2021, with additional filings in March and July 2022. Industry insider Ross Young previously suggested that Huawei’s triple foldable phone could be released by the end of 2023, but there seems to have been a significant delay. However, if we look at the latest reports, this technology might now be mature enough to bring it to the market.
The development of Huawei’s triple foldable phone coincides with the expected timing of increased demand for foldable phones. Although shipments fell short of expectations in 2023 (15.7 million units), analysts predict a 12.3% growth compared to the previous year to reach 17.7 million units in 2024.
In fact, the Associated Press has also confirmed Huawei’s collaboration with suppliers for this triple foldable device, indicating that it is ready for mass production. Although specific details are still undisclosed, Huawei’s entry into the triple foldable phone market is certainly exciting news for enthusiasts of foldable phones.
