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In summary
- New real-world images of HUAWEI's apparently triple-foldable phone have surfaced online.
- The images show HUAWEI's consumer group CEO using the device in its folded state.
- The device also seems quite thin for a foldable phone with two folding options.
We've been hearing rumors for months that HUAWEI will launch a “triple screen” foldable phone with two hinges (allowing for two folds). A HUAWEI executive was spotted with this apparent device earlier this month, and it appears the same director has been photographed with the radical foldable phone again.
The popular WHYLAB Weibo account posted two images showing HUAWEI consumer group CEO Richard Yu using the triple-screen foldable phone. This time, however, we get a glimpse of the apparent device when it is folded. Check out the photos below.
These images suggest that the dual-folding device could be comparable in thickness to many conventional foldable phones. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if it's thinner than some devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 or older foldables. We can also see a big bump on the camera on the back here.
One major reason to keep an eye on dual-folding foldables is because they could theoretically offer a larger folding screen than a conventional foldable. In fact, HUAWEI’s device is rumored to offer a 10-inch folding screen, dwarfing the 7.6-inch to 8-inch bezels on current foldable phones. So, this device could be a legitimate replacement for your big-screen tablet.
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There are a few potential drawbacks to this design, however. These include the aforementioned thickness, the potential presence of two display creases due to the use of two hinges, and higher component costs due to the larger screen and additional hinge.
Leak Digital chat station most recently claimed that HUAWEI's triple-screen foldable could launch next month. So you might not have to wait too long to get an official look at this device.