91Mobiles reported that a new Huawei patent has been published on the CNIPA database. The prints highlight a new design for a triple foldable smartphone.

However, the design and mechanism is quite different from the champion Mate XT. The patent implies that Huawei plans to make a new foldable with a rotating mechanism. It shows a rotating panel on both ends for unfolding the device.

The interesting part of this patent is that it (say the third panel) seemingly has a protective case. When folded completely, the device seems like a tri-fold handset.

Although the third side looks like a protective case for one of the screens. In terms of form factor, the device seems to bear a rectangular shape in an unfolded state.

Huawei patent shows a rotating foldable design with an in-built case (Image Credits: 91Mobiles)

Meanwhile, some other pictures show it in a classic book-type foldable design. It is unclear if Huawei will bring such a folding format into the real world. However, the overall twists and turns of this distinct “rotating foldable” look quite amazing.

Note that patent refers to what inventions a company is planning for its consumers. Although it doesn’t confirm the existence of such products officially.

Huawei launched the world’s first triple-foldable Mate XT last month. The company has initiated a new folding phone line and could add more models to it in the future. Perhaps, we may find this new rotating-style device in the time ahead.

Huawei foldable patent (Image Credits: 91Mobiles)

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As per the rankings, Huawei took first place in the Q3 2024 Chinese foldable market race. It obtained 41.0% of the market share with a better annual growth rate.

The company secured the top position following the fruitful success of the Mate XT tri-fold. Huawei launched its new creation last month with three folding screens. It bears a Z form factor and uses a dual-hinge technology to maintain durability.

IDC report states that Huawei’s tri-fold opened a new track in the foldable game. Many tech vendors are now busy readying their tri-folding handset as the champion Mate XT leads in the market. We may witness more such creations in the future.

“…the launch of the world’s first tri-foldable phone is expected to further drive the foldable market development.” – said IDC.

Apart from Huawei, the report highlights seven top rankers of the Q3 2024 Chinese folding phone sector. Honor follows its parent firm at the second spot with a 21.9% market share. It has achieved second place in horizontal foldable devices while the third position in the clamshell product market.

Q3 2024 Chinese foldable market report (Image Credits: IDC)

Xiaomi ranked third in the Chinese foldable market. This is the first time after Q2 2021 that the MIX Fold maker entered the top three foldable rankers list. It achieved a market share of 17.2% following the success of the new MIX Fold.

Samsung captured 7.7% of the market share whereas, Vivo is in fifth place, ranking third in the horizontal foldable market. OPPO, Lenovo, and ZTE secured the sixth, seventh, and eighth positions respectively in the Q3 2024 Chinese foldable market.

IDC also mentioned that the Chinese foldable market shipped around 2.23 million units in the third quarter of 2024. The year-on-year growth is better but has slowed down significantly, compared to the previous eight quarters.

The research firm notes that foldable phones still have room for changes as well as improvements. The price and experience of the product don’t meet everyone’s needs like a regular phone. Hence, tech makers have to make more innovative folding devices.

Q3 2024 Chinese foldable market report (Image Credits: IDC)

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Weibo tipster @smartchipguide shared the Chinese foldable market data for Q3 2024 in which Huawei and Honor are at the top. Both companies together account for 70% of the total Chinese folding phone market share in the third quarter.

Among these two rankers, Huawei holds 44.7% of the Chinese foldable market share and sits at the top. Honor accounts for 25.6%, ranking at the second spot.

Huawei has launched some interesting foldable phones in the first half of this year. In Q1 2024, the company showcased the Pocket 2 flip-flip model with an impressive design, a quad-camera setup, and several other amazing capabilities.

The tech giant then introduced a mid-range clamshell product – the Nova Flip. It arrived as a cost-effective folding device with new UI changes, AI features, and effective camera upgrades. And let’s not forget about the world’s first tri-fold!

Mate XT triple foldable gathered the spotlight, dimming the glow of the iPhone 16 series in September (Q3 2024). Its thin battery, three screens, Z form factor, and new AI capabilities accelerated the company’s growth in the foldable sector.

Honor has also brought three foldable phones this year. The list counts the company’s first clamshell device – Magic V Flip. Hereafter, the OEM launched Magic V3 and Vs3. The Magic V3 is considered the thinnest and smartest foldable to date.

Huawei, Honor reportedly holds 70% of Chinese foldable market in Q3 2024 (Image Credits: Weibo)

Top 5 rankers

With new creations, Huawei and Honor have stolen the foldable show in China. Thus, the report could be accurate to some extent. Let’s check the other rankers.

Xiaomi follows in third position with 16.2% market share. Vivo and OPPO own 6.9% (fourth) and 2.5% (fifth) respectively. The rest of the market share is taken by other tech vendors present in the Chinese foldable phone ground. These rankings increased the overall market growth by 24% month-on-month.

Honor and Xiaomi are also in rumors for developing a tri-fold phone after the champion Huawei Mate XT. If true, these upcoming products will ultimately raise the standard of foldable phones in the Chinese consumer market.

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DigitalChatStation shared the Huawei Mate X6 screen protector image. He adds that the peripheral materials (here, accessories) of the new foldable are ready.

By looking at the image, we can see that the Huawei Mate X6 will have a rounded-corners display. The screen part mostly appears flat but slightly curved due to the plastic wrapping. Speaking of the bezels around the screen, it appears quite narrow.

An early leak suggested the Huawei Mate X6 will use a super flat display for effective visuals. The device could also use the UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) panel to offer a comfortable feel on the hands. The latest leak confirms this point to some extent.

Huawei Mate X6 screen protector leak shows curved corners (Image Credits: DigitalChatStation/Weibo)

Overall appearance of the front side seems a bit different from previous-gen models. The tech giant might also have saved changes for the backend of the foldable, which is still a mystery. The company won’t take much time to show the device.

Note that the front single punch-hole design is missing from the screen protector. The details on this matter will get clear with more revelations.

Huawei Mate X6 screen protector leak shows narrow bezels (Image Credits: DigitalChatStation/Weibo)

Mate X6 accessories hints that Huawei is all set to unveil the new foldable next month. The device may launch alongside or a few days later from the Mate 70 series unveiling. The company hasn’t confirmed the release date yet for this folding phone.

After the Mate 70 series, Mate X6 could be the next to adopt HarmonyOS NEXT. The new software system is running in the public beta phase for selected devices and will go stable with the flagship Mate 70 smartphone launch.

Coming back, the Mate X6 may also introduce a new Kirin 5G chip, AI capabilities, and some upgraded satellite features. It might use the same circular camera design as the predecessor but with better imaging capabilities.

Other parameters of the device are unknown but we will keep you posted with the latest details, leaks, and revelations on this matter.

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As per the patent application, Honor is planning to make a foldable that can support an all-side folding mechanism. In other words, the device can easily be folded or unfolded from multiple sides and at the same time, will maintain durability.

The patent summary shows a folding device, 2-3 rotating shafts, and an intermediate connecting element. These shafts will be attached to the back of the foldable screen (opposite to each other in pairs) allowing it to fold or unfold in multiple directions.

Here, the intermediate connecting part will remain at the near ends of each rotating shaft (close to each other). The element can easily bend, fold, or unfold the device around two shafts in the same straight line. Overall, it allows the device to fold from various sides. Interestingly, the patent summary reads:

“The usage of the foldable electronic device is more flexible and richer, which can enhance the competitiveness of the foldable electronic device.”

New Honor foldable patent reveals an all-side folding mechanism (Image Credits: 91Mobiles)

Since it’s only a patent, the accuracy of this figure becoming a reality is not yet clear. Honor might launch such a product in the future, probably after unveiling its tri-fold handset. Till then, we may get more details about this unique foldable phone.

Huawei introduced the world’s first triple foldable phone Mate XT last month. After the champion device, several tech vendors like Xiaomi and Samsung were in the news to soon launch their tri-folding phone. And Honor is no exception to this theory.

Inputs reveal that Honor could release a 10mm thin tri-fold phone compared to the Mate XT (12.8mm). It may launch next year around the first quarter. Other details are unknown but the company may soon reveal more info about its new creations.

Honor foldable phone patent (Image Credits: 91Mobiles)

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Weibo tipster @DigitalChatStation says that Huawei is increasing the Mate X6 production. The company has added more orders to the supply chain. It aims to control well the foldable phone market in China, avoiding supply shortage problems.

The sudden rise in production orders implies that the Chinese tech giant may unveil the Mate X6 foldable phone in November. Last year, the company launched the Mate X5 in September 2023, one month after the Mate 60 series unveiling.

But this time, the OEM may launch both products in the same month. There could be a difference of a few days. Huawei may also initiate the Pioneer Program treatment for the Mate X6 as well as the Mate 70 series, just like their predecessors.

The tipster further states that Mate X6 won’t get any competitor for a while. It hints at a foldable from another brand that is in the making and may launch in Q1 2025 to compete with Mate X6. This device will likely equip the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

Huawei reportedly increases Mate X6 production orders (Image Credits: Weibo)

Meanwhile, other book-type folding phones could be released by the second or third quarter of the next year. Other details are unknown but we may grab them in future.

After Mate 70, Mate X6 could be another model to come with HarmonyOS NEXT out of the box. The device is said to feature a super flat screen and can even sport the UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) solution for an easy folding mechanism and high durability.

The device may continue the same circular camera module on the rear side. Although Huawei could make enhancements to the imaging capabilities as well as add new AI features to this product.

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Alongside themes, Nova Flip users will get 3 animated games and 3 mini-games for the cover screen. A new cover screen experience is on the way for the flip-flop model.

On September 24, Huawei hosted the second Autumn launch event for its wearables, smart TV, and more. During the conference, the company launched three new call-emoji patterns and two cute pet styles for the Huawei Nova Flip foldable.

Call-Emoji: or Call fun display feature shows animated lights or patterns on the cover screen during a phone call. Nova Flip already has color variant-based call-emoji styles. Now the company is bringing more styles to this section.

Huawei Nova Flip call-emoji styles (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Users will now see a cat-eye, pink heart shape, squarish diamond, floral, and a sparkle pattern in the call-emoji section. All these styles are quite impressive.

Huawei Nova Flip call-emoji styles (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Themes: The company is adding two new cute pets: a Husky Pipi and a Red Panda Duzi to the themes. Both animated themes are super cute and give a new look to the cover screen of the Nova Flip. Users can access them in the Settings app.

Huawei Nova Flip new themes (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Games: Huawei also announced new interactive games and mini-games for the Nova Flip’s cover screen. The interactive games list includes a tiny astronaut character, Spaceman Gravity, and Star Maze. Whereas, the mini-games count Needle in the Gap, New 2048, and an electronic wooden fish game.

Huawei Nova Flip interactive games (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Huawei Nova Flip mini-games (Image Credits: Huawei/Weibo)

Users can play these games on the cover screen of the Nova Flip. There is also a new user customization tool that may unlock more personalized features for users. The exact details of this feature are unknown. But we may grab them in the coming days.

Note that Huawei will roll out these call-emoji styles, themes, and features to Nova Flip users in batches via a new HarmonyOS update. Make sure to install the latest version and keep an eye on the update section to download the firmware.

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The tech maker launched this device on September 10. As of today, it received more than 6.5 million reservations in the pre-order period. The first sale will begin sales on September 20 in China.

Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said it’s hard to tell whether Mate XT can keep up its sales momentum and future demand. There were instances when the demand for a Huawei flagship dropped rapidly after its release in the past.

Kuo said the foldable smartphone market could decline from 30 million to 15 million units this year. The decrease could be based on software experience, which is still immature for larger screens. Profit is another important aspect of foldable devices, which is demotivating brand vendors.

Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design 10-inch Display (Source – Huawei)

The analyst touched on the processor part of this tri-fold, saying that the company is lagging behind in competitive performance and it would also limit its ability to ship more devices to fulfill the demand.

Mate XT equips a 10-inch foldable display. It could be used as a fold or two phone like a smartphone or a tablet respectively.

The company has also added a couple of new camera features and optimized HarmonyOS software to adapt these screens. So far, customers are excited about this launch, which costs a lot.

However, tech enthusiasts are buying the device upfront without any second thoughts. As for now, Huawei has not revealed any official date for the Mate XT shipment.

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TheElec reports that Samsung could introduce the world’s first rollable phone next year. It seems the company is slightly shifting its focus towards a rolling foldable amid the S25 series development. Yet the device won’t debut as early as H2 2025.

Samsung already showcased its rollable phone prototype “Rollable Flex” during the CES 2024 event. Perhaps the company is now planning to bring this creation into the real world with a giant screen, advanced specs, and top-of-the-line features.

Inputs further reveal that the Samsung rollable-style phone may equip a 12.4-inch display, bigger than the Huawei Mate XT. It may get fully rolled out form for a compact feel on hands. The next major addition seems an under-display selfie shooter.

The name of this innovation is unclear for now. Although it might launch in the place of Galaxy Z Fold 7 next year. What else Samsung will adopt for its rollable device is a currently secret. Yet the aim would surely be to challenge Huawei’s tri-fold.

Samsung could launch the first rollable phone, following Huawei tri-fold (Image Credits: Samsung Display/YouTube)

Mate XT – the world’s first tri-fold!

Huawei has become an ultimate foldable maker after launching the first-ever triple-foldable. Despite three screens, the device is 12.8mm thick when folded, slightly less than Galaxy Z Fold 6 but appears equal in live image, Check HERE.

Note that Huawei has also been in rumors for over two years to introduce a rollable-display phone. Months-ago report suggested that the company may launch such a device this year. Though the space is occupied by Mate XT. But who knows, the company could also bring a rollable device next year.

After the Mate developer, tech makers like Honor, Samsung, and Xiaomi are planning to jump into the sea of innovation. The Magic V3 maker is said to bring a 10mm thick tri-fold, thinner than Mate XT. Samsung, on the other hand, will turn to “rollable”.

This says the upcoming foldable phone market is going to be interesting and may ignite more fierce competition. It would be worth seeing who grabs the crown of the second smartphone maker in the innovative foldable race.

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So without any further ados, let’s jump into the comparison!

Note that this comparison mentions the thickness of the device in both folded and unfolded states. Also, we’ll place the unfolded thickness first for every device.

Huawei Mate XT

The world’s first triple-foldable phone debuted on September 10. It uses a dual-hinge system for a smooth folding mechanism. The body structure is quite thin and claims to be durable against accidental slips and other external damage.

Mate XT has a thickness of 12.8mm when folded and 3.6-4.8mm when in unfolded state. The overall dimensions are 156.7 x 219.0 x 4.8mm in the unfolded state and 156.7 x 73.5 x 12.8mm in the folded state.

Huawei Maate XT Ultimate Design (Image Credits: Huawei)

Huawei Mate X5

Another impressive foldable from the Huawei brand – Mate X5 also bears a thin architecture. The company introduced the device last year on the 16th of September with HarmonyOS 4.0. It was the first foldable with two-way satellite communication.

The Mate X5 bears a thickness of 11.08 mm in folded state and 5.3mm in unfolded state. The complete dimensions of this book-type foldable are 156.9 x 141.5 x 5.3mm (unfolded) and 156.9 x 72.4 x 11.08mm (folded).

Huawei Mate X5 (Image Credits: Huawei)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6

AI-oriented Galaxy Z Fold 6 foldable stepped into the consumer world in July this year. The device lands with a slightly upgraded camera layout and several interesting smart features such as Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Portrait Studio, and more.

Compared to Huawei’s tri-fold, the device measures 5.6mm thickness in the unfolded state whereas, 12.1mm in the folded. The full measurements are 153.5 x 132.6 x 5.6mm (unfolded) and 153.5 x 68.1 x 12.1mm (folded).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 (Image Credits: Samsung)

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

At the onset of this month, Google launched its second-gen foldable device – Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The device will fetch 7 major Android upgrades and land on the floor with a Tensor G4 (4nm) chip. It has a 4650mAh battery with 21W wired charging.

Speaking of the dimensions, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is 5.1mm thick when unfolded and 10.5mm when folded. Other dimensions are 155.2 x 150.2 x 5.1mm (unfolded) and 155.2 x 77.1 x 10.5mm (folded).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Image Credits: Google)

Honor Magic V3

After the Chinese variant, Honor launched the Magic V3 in global markets on September 5. The device is the thinnest and lightest AI foldable. It comes with various eye-catching features and leaves many of its rivals behind in the thickness segment.

Looking into the dimensions, Honor Magic V3 has 4.4mm thickness when unfolded and 9.3mm thickness when unfolded. The overall measurements are 156.6 x 145.3 x 4.35 or 4.4mm (unfolded) and 156.6 x 74.0 x 9.3mm (folded).

Honor Magic V3 (Image Credits: Honor)

There you go, folks! The foldable thickness comparison between the Huawei Mate XT, Mate X5, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and Honor Magic V3 comes to an end.

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