Latest news with #tri-folding phone
Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
Huawei's next tri-fold phone leaks – and things are looking serious
Recently, we've been hearing quite a lot about Samsung's first tri-folding phone. But if you've been following the tech industry closely, you'll know Samsung won't be the first to introduce a commercially available tri-folding phone. Huawei claimed that title with the Mate XT. And now, specs for its successor have leaked. Tipster Digital Chat Station has shared some of the specs for the next generation of the Huawei Mate XT on the Chinese social media website Weibo. Reportedly, those come from a TENAA regulatory listing for a phone with model number GRL-AL20. The listing confirms the phone was certified for 5G. Apparently, the next Mate XT may be a minor upgrade for the tri-fold phone. We don't know its name yet, but we'll assume, for simplicity, that it may be called Mate XT 2. Reportedly, the Mate XT 2 may feature the Kirin 9020 chip and satellite connectivity (probably exclusive to China, though). Image Credit - Digital Chat Station There would reportedly be an upgraded new 50MP large-pixel sensor with variable aperture and improvements to the periscope telephoto camera. Not much else is know about this phone at the moment, but Huawei is a serious competitor in the realm of tri-folding phones that Samsung will have to face. Actually, so far, it's the only competitor and it has a huge lead. The Mate XT Ultimate Edition came with a Kirin 9010 chip, 16 gigs of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 5,600mAh battery, supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Serious specs, if I may add. Meanwhile, it had a 50MP main camera, a 12MP periscope telephoto with 5.5x optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP selfie camera. Of course, the main attraction of the phone was the OLED displays: 10.2-inch fully unfolded, 7.9-inch when folded once, and 6.4-inch when fully folded. And that was one premium device, coming at €3,500. But yep, crazy innovative, it's worth noting, and such innovation does come at a cost, alright. The next-generation Mate XT is expected to be announced sometime in September. Rumor has it the rival from Samsung (which may or may not be called Galaxy Z TriFold...) is said to come in October. I personally think that while these foldable phones – especially the tri-fold ones – are super exciting from a tech perspective, they still feel a bit out of reach for most people. The innovation is incredible, no doubt, but the price tags are sky-high, and it's hard to know how durable these complex designs really are in day-to-day life. Still, it's fun to watch the competition heat up between Huawei and Samsung – and who knows, maybe in a few years, tri-fold phones will be the new normal… and hopefully a bit more affordable too.
Phone Arena
3 days ago
- Phone Arena
A new name appears for Samsung's long-rumored tri-foldable
Samsung has been expected to showcase its first tri-folding phone at the recent Unpacked, but that didn't happen. Another report indicated that the South Korean company was thinking of releasing its tri-folding phone by the end of the year, but was unsure about the demand for such a device. Now, it seems that Samsung has decided on the phone's name, or at least, it's filed for trademark protection for a something that could be the name for the foldable. Drumroll, please... It's "Galaxy Z TriFold". The folks at GalaxyClub have discovered that Samsung has applied for trademark protection for this name in South Korea. The publication believes that this name is either for the tri-folding phone or for the lineup it will be a part of, which is obviously the Galaxy Z. Image Credit – GalaxyClub Honestly, nobody (potentially) believes that Galaxy Z TriFold is a catchy name. It's possible that the name could be for the tri-folding smartphone series, but each individual model may get its own name, hopefully, catchier. And that wouldn't be uncommon. Usually, Samsung (as well as other brands) secures all the potential names for their upcoming lineup. Even if the company won't use all of the names, it would want to make sure nobody can use a name similar to one of their devices. So, nothing is etched in stone at this point, despite this trademark application. What seems more certain, though, is that Samsung hasn't abandoned the idea of a tri-folding phone, and is working on bringing it to the foldable phone market. Meanwhile, earlier rumors indicated another potential name for the device: 'Galaxy G Fold'. Honestly, this one doesn't sound any better than a 'Galaxy Z TriFold', so hopefully, Samsung will level up the creativity in coming up with a catchy name for this fancy device. The tri-folding phone was first somewhat teased (rather, it was hinted at its existence) during the January 2025 Unpacked event. Then, the teaser for the last Galaxy Unpacked also hinted at the tri-folding phone, but it didn't make an appearance alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7. So, let's hope we get to see it soon. An earlier report indicated that Samsung's tri-folding phone may sport a 10-inch display and fold twice inward, which is different from Huawei's take with one fold inward, one fold on the outside. Rumor has it the device may cost around $3,000 (potentially), which is one hell of a price, alright. When it launches, it could have a limited release. Meanwhile, this peculiar device won't have as much competition, at least at the start. We have the Huawei tri-folding phone already – the Mate XT – but so far, this is the only commercially available tri-folding phone. A few other companies (Tecno and others) have shown concepts, but have yet to give us a product. In the meantime, Apple has not even joined the foldable game just yet, at all. As much as I personally think a tri-folding phone is fancy, I'm not sure exactly how much I'd need one. I have doubts about durability and also, its potential price may be more than I would personally pay for a phone. However, I'm definitely curious to see what Samsung comes up with. If they can strike the right balance between innovation, practicality, and price – and make it durable enough for daily use, the Galaxy Z TriFold (or whatever Samsung ends up calling it) could be a game-changer. Even if it's not for everyone right away, it might just push the entire foldable market forward. And it's innovative, something that the smartphone market definitely needs right now, in my humble opinion. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
