Huawei to Debut Tri-Fold Phone on iPhone 16 Launch Day
Huawei is preparing to unveil the world's first tri-fold smartphone at an event on September 10 in China. The launch comes just hours after Apple is set to reveal its iPhone 16 lineup and other new products. The tri-fold phone is rumored to feature the Kirin 9000S processor, a primary camera with at least three modules, and a slim design. The device is also expected to run on a proprietary operating system. Although the phone will likely be exclusive to the Chinese market, its price is speculated to be around $4,000.
In addition to the tri-fold smartphone, Huawei plans to introduce a new version of the Aito M9 electric vehicle. The updated Aito M9 will likely have a five-seat layout and include features such as LiDAR sensors, face recognition, and Huawei's voice assistant Celia. The event might also see the launch of the Watch GT 5 and Watch D2, which are expected to incorporate the company's new TruSense hardware technology. Details about these products have been closely guarded, generating significant interest and speculation within the tech community.
Huawei's event takes place amid a backdrop of shifting market dynamics. The company's smartphone shipments in China surged by 41% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2024, while Apple's shipments saw a slight decline. The launch of the tri-fold smartphone and other new products is anticipated to be a pivotal moment for Huawei, potentially setting new benchmarks in both the smartphone and electric vehicle markets.
