Next Huawei foldable is a product that everyone can think of, but can’t make: Chairman

On July 15, Huawei Consumer Business Group Chairman – Yu Chengdong mentioned the company’s next-generation foldable product for the first time. Judging from his words, it seems the executive has hinted at the upcoming triple-folding smartphone.

Yu Chengdong and Dong Yuhui (host) had a small interview last night (July 15, 2024). During the special live broadcast, the Chairman talked about various topics like smartphones, R&D, the company’s growth, bad times, challenges, and more.

Amid these subjects, the Huawei Chairman also mentioned the firm’s upcoming foldable product. Though Yu didn’t reveal the device name, it seemed to be a tri-fold.

Yu said that Huawei has been thinking about its next-gen foldable for 5 years, but couldn’t do it before. Throughout these years, the company worked on the research and development of its advanced and innovative handset with better capabilities.

He further added that Huawei’s new foldable is something that everyone thinks of but cannot make. This particular statement clues that Yu has quietly hinted towards the world’s first triple-fold phone, which could launch in the coming months.

“A new folding screen product that other manufacturers can’t make, Huawei has been thinking about it for 5 years and finally developed it.” – said Yu Chengdong.

This would be the first time when Huawei has mentioned its new fold device. Yu states that after 5 years of research and development, “now it’s finally coming out!”

Yu Chengdong talks about Huawei’s next-gen foldable phone (Image Credits: Weibo)

Perhaps Huawei’s tri-fold is on the verge of completing its development and might show up in the fourth quarter this year. Being a new form factor, the device will likely hold several high-end technologies as well as significant features for consumers.

Some previous inputs revealed that Huawei tri-fold could use a Z design format with a 10-inch screen. It might equip a brand-new Kirin 9 series processor with robust performance and significant efficiency. You can read more about the chip HERE.

The triple-folding phone may also use a combo of inward + outward folding mechanisms alongside a dual-hinge design. This will probably increase the durability of the folding screen and eliminate common problems that often ruin user experience.

This would be an improved mechanism with a flexible screen that can not only strengthen folding scenarios but also enhance the visuals for users. Learn more about this patent HERE.

Huawei triple foldable phone patent (Image Credits: ITHome)