Huawei wants to revolutionize the folding cell phone market, once again. After
launching
the
Huawei
Mate
According to ITHome
,
which recently published Huawei's patent, the next smartphone
appears to take the shape of a "Z"
when folded and the device features two different hinges
until it reaches 10 inches
(25.4 cm) with a factor of tablet-like shape
What the first of the Tri-Fold cell phones will be like: what's new from Huawei
The patent for the triple-screen cell phone that Huawei is considering putting on the market.
The apparent inventions of the Chinese brand are focused on three casings, two hinges and a flexible screen. With this mechanism, the company aims
to improve its
folding phone
manufacturing strategy.
The first, second and third housings are connected to the flexible screen at the ends. Meanwhile, the
first and second hinges
ensure a strong hold between the connected components.
Meanwhile, the first hinge can be rotated to
allow the folding and unfolding mechanics
of the first housing component, connected to the second housing. The same applies to the second hinge and linked components.
One of the most useful aspects of a triple device is that the screen connected to the second hinge
can be folded outwards
, allowing the third part of the screen to be used as a fully functional display when the device is folded.
The patent for Huawei's Tri-Fold cell phone.
The thickness of the three cases is also different, with the third being the thickest and the other two being thinner for greater grip comfort.
Triple devices have so far never been introduced to the market, but
the biggest challenge seems to be the design
, as a device with two different hinges would contain complex parts and
be quite heavy
. However, in Huawei's patent, each part of the screen has a different thickness, which should reduce the weight.
Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung's famous foldable.
Asked about this supposed avant-garde model,
Huawei did not want to confirm the rumors
. "We only focus on announcements and launches that we have already made," acknowledged
Carlos Morales
, Director of Public Relations for Huawei Devices in Latin America.
"Today, Huawei leads once again in terms of
technology development capabilities. Although our most advanced and recent foldable, Mate
to the rest of the products
on the market," Morales stated.
At the same time, he reaffirmed the Chinese technology company's objective of working "on new materials, new technologies and new applications to continue offering
cutting-edge equipment
."
Another that seems to follow in the footsteps of the Chinese technology company would be
Samsung
, known for its innovation in folding technology, who could incorporate a triple fold
in its Z Fold and Z Flip line
. In fact, the South Koreans previously showed off their triple-screen smartphone at the latest CES technology event in Las Vegas, although they did not confirm whether it will finally go on sale.
SL