The new school year is off to a strong start in the tech world with IFA 2024, an event during which several smartphone manufacturers are expected to make announcements. As soon as the Berlin event ends, all eyes will be on Apple and the announcement of the iPhone 16, which will take place on September 10. Just a few hours after this launch, Huawei will reportedly take the floor to unveil its new products and the Chinese giant could create a sensation. In addition to a new electric car, Huawei is expected to make official a new type of folding smartphone.
After several months of rumors, there is no longer much doubt about the existence of a smartphone that folds in three at Huawei. The Chinese manufacturer would not be the first to present such a device, however, its compatriot Tecno having already shown Phantom Ultimate 2. Almost unknown in France, this manufacturer is rising without having the same reputation as the giant Huawei.
Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone aims to overshadow the iPhone 16
Huawei could become the first major manufacturer to embark on such a project as early as September 10. An important step for the firm, which is currently content to announce an event on September 10. However, we have already seen a three-part folding smartphone in the hands of Richard Yu, president of Huawei’s consumer division.
At the invitation of the company, Richard Yu adds a comment that leaves no room for doubt. “Huawei’s most cutting-edge, innovative and disruptive product has arrived! It is a revolutionary product that others have imagined but failed to realize. After 5 years of perseverance and investment, we have turned science fiction into reality.”explains the leader on Weibo.
As we previously reported, this new device will likely only be available in China for a while. Huawei, which is still releasing smartphones in the rest of the world despite the US embargo, could then offer it globally. Such a launch would be an opportunity to show the brand’s progress in this area, even if Google applications and American technologies are missing. At the time of writing, nothing is known about the technical side of this strange smartphone. The “trifold” should have two hinges to fold twice. Compact when folded on itself, the device would offer a large screen worthy of a tablet once unfolded.
Inside, there will obviously be no American Snapdragon to power this smartphone. Rumors mention the presence of a Kirin 9010 or 9100 SoC, chips that do not really compete with the best. The Pura 70 Ultra, which shines in photos, has a Kirin 9010 offering performance worthy of a good mid-range. Its successor, the Kirin 9100, would at best be able to compete with an old high-end SoC like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, power is not everything and is not enough to make a good smartphone. A certain mastery and a good user experience will help Huawei more than big scores in the benchmarks.
Source: www.journaldugeek.com
