Huawei is reportedly working on a groundbreaking tri-fold smartphone, and a prototype of this device was recently seen in the hands of a high-ranking official at the company. Although there is no official launch date or detailed information on its features, a social media post has hinted at its significant price tag. According to the claims, the prototype is valued at approximately $4,900 (around Rs. 4,11,000), with Huawei exploring ways to reduce production costs.
The pricing details have emerged from a post on X (formerly Twitter) by user @jasonwill101, suggesting that while the prototype of Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone is incredibly expensive, the final retail version may not see a substantial reduction in price. It is speculated that the device could be priced at around 29,000 RMB or $4,000 (approximately Rs. 3,35,000) when it reaches the mass market.
If these speculations are accurate, Huawei’s tri-fold smartphone could become the priciest mass-market handset available, potentially costing more than double the price of other foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. However, the device might not feature cutting-edge internals to justify its hefty price.
Rumors suggest that the smartphone will be powered by a Kirin 9 series chipset, with the Kirin 9010 being a likely candidate. This processor is also expected to be used in the upcoming Huawei Mate 70 series but may not match the performance of other flagship chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or MediaTek Dimensity 9300.
In terms of design, the smartphone is rumored to feature a 10-inch inner display that folds thrice using a dual-hinge system, creating three distinct screen sections. One section may fold inwards, while the other could fold outwards. The device was recently spotted in the hands of Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, fueling rumors about its impending release. It may also sport a hole-punch cutout for the front camera on the left-most screen and is expected to have an “average” thickness despite being a tri-fold device.
